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Noahs Ark Preparatory Center

405 N East St, Carlisle PA 17013 · License #CER-00242872 · Group Child Care Home

Awaiting Renewal; enrollment ACT
Capacity 12 childrenAges 0 mo – 15 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jun 13, 2025
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405 N East St, Carlisle PA 17013 · Directions

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Ages served

Newborn (Under 6 Weeks)Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.)Young Toddler (13-24 mos.)Older Toddler (25-36 mos.)Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K)Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.)Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts Child Care Works subsidy
  • Licensed for 12 children
13
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Pennsylvania OCDEL
2
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
6.5
Pennsylvania average
4.6

Inspection history & violations

Source: Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Jun 13, 2025 — Renewal
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Staff person #1 had 7.5 hours of annual child care training.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.32(a) · The operator shall comply with the CPSL and with Chapter 3490 (relating to protective services). SAFETY PLAN: The operator is required to submit to the Children and Youth Agency a plan of supervision or alternate arrangement as required by the Child Protective Services Law.

    Staff person #1 mandated reporter training was dated 4/14/20 which exceeds 60 months (5 Years).

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.65 · Protective receptacle covers shall be placed in electrical outlets accessible to children 5 years of age or younger.

    The outlet located on the left side of the far wall was observed to have a missing protective receptacle cover. "CORRECTED UPON CITE"

    Corrected by Jun 13, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.123(a) · An agreement shall be signed by the operator and the parent.

    The agreement on file for Child #2, #3, #4 did not operator's signature.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

    Child #2 had an incomplete emergency contact information form on file. Parent did not complete the information at the 6-month update.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.124(f) · The parent shall update in writing emergency contact information once in a 6-month period or as soon as there is a change in the information.

    The emergency contact information form on file for child #2 does not have a parent's signature for the 6-month period review.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.182(3) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care for the child. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    The emergency contact information form for child #2 does not contain signed parental consent for emergency medical care.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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  • Violation

    3280.182(5) · A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    The emergency contact information form for child #2 does not contain signed parental consent for minor first-aid.

    Corrected by Jul 29, 2025

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Jun 21, 2024 — Renewal
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    3280.26(c) · The operator shall assure that each facility person receives training regarding the emergency plan at the time of initial employment, on an annual basis and at the time of each plan update. The operator shall document the date of each training and the names of all facility persons who received the training.

    Staff #1 did not receive annual training regarding the emergency plan.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.31(e) · A staff person shall obtain an annual 12 clock hours of child care training.

    Staff #1 completed 4 hours of annual child care training.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.124(b)(4)/3280.182(5) · Emergency contact information must include the written consent signed by a parent for emergency medical care. A child's record must contain signed parental consent for administration of minor first-aid procedures by facility staff. Written consent is required prior to admission.

    The emergency contact information form on file for children #1, #2 did not have written consent for emergency medical care and administration of first aid.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.124(b)(6) · Emergency contact information must include health insurance coverage and policy number for a child under a family policy or Medical Assistance benefits, if applicable.

    The emergency contact form information on file for child #4 did not include the health insurance policy information.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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  • Violation

    3280.124(b)(7) · Emergency contact information must include the name, address and telephone number of the individual designated by the parent to whom the child may be released.

    The emergency contact information for on file for children #3 and #4 did not include the addresses of individuals designated by the parent to whom the child may be released to.

    Corrected by Aug 30, 2024

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Jun 8, 2023 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3280.66(a) · Cleaning materials and other toxic materials shall be stored in an original labeled container or in a container that specifies the content. Toxics shall be kept in a locked area or in an area inaccessible to children, and shall be stored away from food, food preparation areas and child care spaces.

    A bottle of disinfectant spray and cleaning wipes were observed on the changing table. The labels on the wipes and disinfectant spray state keep out of reach of children.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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  • Violation

    3280.105(a) · Individual, clean, age-appropriate rest equipment shall be provided for preschool, toddler and infant children as agreed between the child's parent and the operator. The rest equipment shall be labeled for the use of a specific child and used only by the specified child.

    Two of the pack and plays, that are used for naps, were not labeled with children's names.

    Corrected by Jun 8, 2023

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Jun 10, 2022 — Renewal
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    3280.124(c) · When children are in the facility, emergency contact information forms shall be present in a child care space for children receiving care in the space.

    The child care space was observed not to have copies of children's emergency contact information forms.

    Corrected by Jun 10, 2022

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Jul 14, 2021 — Renewal
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    3280.123(a)(6) · An agreement shall specify the date of the child's admission.

    Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, Child #5, Child #6, Child #7 agreements on file do not have an admission date listed.

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2021

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  • Violation

    3280.131(d)(5) · A health report shall include a review of the child's immunized status according to recommendations of the ACIP.

    Child #1 did not have on file documentation of a flu shot.

    Corrected by Jul 16, 2021

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Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Staff person #1 had 7.5 hours of annual child care training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jun 21, 2024 inspection noted: “Staff #1 did not receive annual training regarding the emergency plan.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jun 8, 2023 inspection noted: “A bottle of disinfectant spray and cleaning wipes were observed on the changing table. The labels on the wipes and disinfectant spray state keep out of reach of…” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Pennsylvania DHS, Office of Child Development and Early Learning · Source records · Report an error