Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR
Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR is a certified child care center in West Mifflin, PA, with capacity for 179 children. It holds a Keystone STAR 1 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 4 times and confirmed violations in 3 complaint investigations. The state cited 14 violations, 6 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in West Mifflin and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers.
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At approximately 11:50am on 5.14.26, in the Preschool Area when asked to identify the children in their groups, Staff #1 identified 9 children and Staff #2 identified 9 children, there were 19 children total in the group. They were asked again to name the children in their groups and again named the same. They missed one child who had just moved over and they did not have a card for yet.
On 8.4.25, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 arm too hard while trying to get the child to lie on the mat.
On 8.4.25, Staff #1 was screaming at Child #1 to lie on the mat.
It was confirmed, through interviews, that Staff #1 used a walking rope to strap Child #1 to a fence spindle on the outdoor playground, for approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, while gathering the children to return inside.
The file for Staff #1 contained consecutive state police clearances dated more than 60 months apart.
Upon assessment of ratio and supervision on the Playground at 11:25 AM on 10/11/22, Staff #2 named 9 PS and Staff #3 named 8 PS. There were 18 children on the playground at this time. When asked to re-name their supervisory groups, both staff named the same children.
The first-aid kits in the SA Room and on the playground were observed to be accessible to children.
A loose sink faucet on the toy kitchen set was observed in the OT area of the main room, causing a pinch point.
An unsecured microwave was observed setting on a table in the Kind/Elem Room, which could be pulled down by a child.
The files for Child #1 and #2 contained consecutive health reports dated more than 12 months apart.
Two expired pain relievers were observed in the medication box of the office.
During an observed diaper change in the YT area of the main room, a staff was observed using her hand to open the diaper can to dispose of the soiled diaper, without using the hands-free mechanism on the can.
According to staff report, infants are not being taken outdoors daily, weather permitting.
The file for Child #3 contained an emergency contact from which lacked the full address of the release person(s).
“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.
Complaint investigations and reported incidents
Pennsylvania’s search lists complaint investigations in which the state found at least one violation (“verified complaints”). It does not say what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it. Incident investigations look into something that happened at the center; self-reported violations are ones the center reported to the state itself.
Daily rates
| Age group | Full time, per day | Part time, per day |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn (Under 6 Weeks) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Infant (6 Weeks-12 mos.) | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| Young Toddler (13-24 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Older Toddler (25-36 mos.) | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| Preschool (37 mos.- Entering K) | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Young School-Age (K-3rd gr.) | $42.00 | $36.00 |
| Older School-Age (4th gr.-15 yrs.) | $42.00 | $36.00 |
The daily price the center lists in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search for families paying privately. The state notes that rates are subject to change and programs don’t have to share them, so confirm with the center. See what daycare costs in Pennsylvania.
About this center
Common questions
Has Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR had any serious violations?
Pennsylvania cited 6 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 May 14, 2026 (supervision): “At approximately 11:50am on 5.14.26, in the Preschool Area when asked to identify the children in their groups, Staff #1 identified 9 children and Staff #2 identified 9 children, there were 19 children total in the…” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.
Have there been complaints about Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR?
Pennsylvania lists 3 complaint investigations since 2021 in which it found at least one violation; the violations are listed above. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.
What is Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR’s Keystone STARS rating?
STAR 1, effective Jun 4, 2019. 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 Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR compare with other daycares in West Mifflin?
It is #3 of 5 centers in West Mifflin by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 52% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.
When was Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR last inspected?
Oct 27, 2025 (renewal). No violations were cited during that visit.
How much does Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR cost?
It reported full-time daily rates of $52.00 for newborn, $52.00 for infant, $50.00 for young toddler, $50.00 for older toddler in Pennsylvania’s COMPASS search. Rates can change; confirm with the center.
Who runs Noahs Ark Christian Child Care CTR?
The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is Noahs Ark Of West Mifflin INC.
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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.
To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.
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