Noahs Ark Preparatory Center
405 N EAST ST, CARLISLE, PA 17013Childery Rating: 2/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.2 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.1 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Keystone STARS rating of STAR 1. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate across 2 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected June 2025). The structural rating also includes Pennsylvania's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Pennsylvania caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:5, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 6 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Keystone STARS STAR 1 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Group Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 Toddlers 1:5 10 Preschool 1:10 20
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 2 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1) and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Jun 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Age and Training; 2025-06-133280.31(e)
3280.32(a) | Comply with CPSL; 2025-06-13 | 3280.65 | Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less; 2025-06-13 | 3280.123(a) | Signed; 2025-06-13 | 3280.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2025-06-13 | 3280.124(f) | Updated every 6 months; 2025-06-13 | 3280.182(3) | Consent for emergency medical care required prior to admissi; 2025-06-13 | 3280.182(5) | Consent for administration of minor first-aid required prior
Jun 21, 20241 Finding1 Important
- Training Regarding Plan; 2024-06-213280.26(c)
3280.31(e) | Age and training; 2024-06-21 | 3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) | Written consent/Consent for administration of minor first-ai; 2024-06-21 | 3280.124(b)(6) | Insurance coverage information; 2024-06-21 | 3280.124(b)(7) | Name/address/phone release person
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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