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Chippewa Noahs Ark · 2400 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls

2400 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 · Beaver County
Keystone STAR 4

Chippewa Noahs Ark is a certified child care center in Beaver Falls, PA, with capacity for 178 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 5 times. The state cited 23 violations, 2 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep), most often for health & medication (7 of 23). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 51% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. About typical
#2 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls
2 Core-safety citations
21 Other citations
5 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
23 citations from 6 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 11, 2026

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Feb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation found Feb 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Feb 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Feb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Oct 25, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication 7
Training & qualifications 5
Records & paperwork 4
Building & playground safety 3
Background checks 2
Emergency preparedness 2

Citations, newest first

Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)/3270.181(c)
Child #2's, a preschool age child(See LIS Code Sheet), two most recent health assessments are dated 8/7/24 and 1/8/26 which are more than 12 months apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “A annual physical was collected from the family. A parent updated their child's file upon pick up and sent to inspector”
Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Health & medication
Exam communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(c)(3)
Staff #1 most recent health assessment dated 3/30/25 indicated that the staff has a communicable disease and did not contain information to describe the condition or the risk it might pose to others exposed.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “Staff went to doctor and had them sign off on the error and sent to the inspector.”
Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Updated every 6 months/Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(f)/3270.181(c)
The 2 most recent 6-month review signatures for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #1 are dated 2/2025 and 9/2025 which are more than 6 months apart. The most recent 6-month review signature for the emergency contact forms on file for Child #3 are dated 7/2025 which is more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “A parent updated their child's file upon pick up and sent to inspector.”
Citation Feb 11, 2026 Inspection Records & paperwork
Emergency info/agreement updated 6 mos 55 Pa. Code §3270.181(c)
The 2 most recent 6-month review signatures for the financial agreement forms on file for Child #1 are dated 2/2025 and 9/2025 which are more than 6 months apart. The most recent 6-month review signature for the financial agreement forms on file for Child #3 are dated 7/2025 which is more than 6 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 19, 2026): “A parent updated their child's file upon pick up and sent to inspector.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Building Surfaces 55 Pa. Code §3270.76
In the first school age room were 3 rugs with edges that were rolling up causing a tripping hazard.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “The rug corners were placed under a chair and will be attached to the floor with velcor to avid the trip hassard.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Toilet and sinks proper height 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(e)
In the middle young toddler area, the staff person #1 was holding a young toddler over the sink to wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “A step stool was palced by the middle young toddler area to use when washing young toddler hands.”
Citation Feb 4, 2025 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
In the front young toddler area, staff person #2 finished diapering a child and placed them on the ground to play without having the child wash their hands.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 6, 2025): “The Staff was made aware of the error in not washing the toddlers hands. The Staff was reminded of the importance of hand washing.”
Core safety Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date. The file for Staff #3 contained a one month period of time that Staff #3 worked without an FBI clearance.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “In the future all staff will have the required Mandated Reporter training before the 90 days has expired. All Staff will have the proper clearances in their file before they begin working with children. We will be sure to follow the guide lines in CPSL and with Chapter 3490 relating to protective…”
Citation Feb 28, 2024 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)(10)
The file for Staff #2, #4, #5, and #6 all contain Pediatric First Aid/CPR trainings that were obtained more than 90 days after their date of hire.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Apr 12, 2024): “In the future all staff will have Pediatric First Aid/ CPR within the 90 days of hire”
Citation Feb 9, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Fire safety - 1 yr. 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(ii)
The file for Staff #1 contained two fire safety trainings that were more than a year apart.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 23, 2023): “In the future all Staff will have their Fire Safety Training done by a Fire Safety Pro on an annual basis.”
Core safety Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
The file for staff person #4, with a hire date of 2/18/02, lacked Ohio clearances.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Staff was put on leave until the Ohio clearances are received.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Building & playground safety
Running water - diapering 55 Pa. Code §3270.82(j)
In the 1 year old room, it was observed that the sink next to the changing table was not working.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Mar 2, 2022): “The sink and changing table was removed, leaving 1 sink and changing table in the room.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Initial health report for school age; accordance with school attendance 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(a)(4)
The file for child #1, with a start date of 9/8/20, had a health assessment completed on 7/28/18, which is not in accordance with the requirements for medical examinations for school attendance in 28 Pa. Code § 23.2
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “The physical was obtained from Parent and is in the file.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Toddler/preschool: updated health report every 12 months 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(b)(2)
The file for child #2 and child #5 last had a health assessment completed in December 2020, which is more than 12 months ago.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “The physicals were requested by 2/21/22, if not received the child was going to be removed from care.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Immunization record 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(5)
The immunization record for child #2 lacked an influenza vaccination in accordance with the ACIP.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “The information was requested from the parent and the parent was told the child can not return until the immunization record is updated.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Free from contagious/communicable disease 55 Pa. Code §3270.131(d)(7)
The health report for child #2 lacked a statement that the child is able to participate in child care and appears to be free from contagious or communicable disease.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “The info was requested from the parent. If not received by 2/21/22 child will be removed from care.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)
The facility lacked an emergency plan that provides accommodations for infants and toddlers.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “The plan was modified at the time of with the corrected information.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Facility conducted an emergency drill on 2/9/22, which was not before the required date of 12/19/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “We will do drills annually.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
The file for staff person #2, staff person #3, staff person #4, and staff person #5 completed first-aid and CPR training on 1/10/19 and 1/27/21.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “They currently have the trainings and the next training will be done early January 2023”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training/Health and Safety Training - Pediatric First Aid and CPR 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)/3270.31(f)(10)
The file for staff person #1, staff person #6, and staff person #7, all have been working at the facility for more than 90 days and have not completed pediatric first aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “They will be trained ASAP and will send cards when we get them on File. March 15 2022”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Insurance coverage information 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(6)
The emergency contact form for child #4 lacked The health insurance coverage, but listed the policy number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “Obtain info from parent.”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Name/address/phone release person 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(7)
The emergency contact form for child #3 lacked the release person's address.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 23, 2022): “Address was obtained from parent”
Citation Feb 9, 2022 Inspection Training & qualifications
General requirements for facility persons 55 Pa. Code §3270.33(d)
All staff at the facility completed pediatric first-aid and CPR on 1/10/19 and 1/27/21, leaving 17 days in which no one at the facility competent in pediatric first-aid and CPR.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 22, 2022): “We had many of our Staff with COVID so we postponed the training due to exposure. The training was done as soon as we were all in the clear.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity 178 children
Certificate status Regular
Certificate valid through May 30, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Jul 21, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator Chippewa Noahs Ark
Hours Monday–Friday 5:45 AM–6:30 PM How Pennsylvania centers’ hours compare
Phone (724) 843-4362
State certificate # CER-00251980
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Common questions

Has Chippewa Noahs Ark had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 2 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Feb 28, 2024 (background checks): “The file for Staff #1 contained Mandated Reporter training that was obtained more than 90 days after their start date. The file for Staff #3 contained a one month period of time that Staff #3 worked without an FBI…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about Chippewa Noahs Ark?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at Chippewa Noahs Ark since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is Chippewa Noahs Ark’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Jul 21, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does Chippewa Noahs Ark compare with other daycares in Beaver Falls?

It is #2 of 7 centers in Beaver Falls by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 51% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was Chippewa Noahs Ark last inspected?

Feb 11, 2026 (renewal). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs Chippewa Noahs Ark?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Chippewa Noahs Ark.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

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