Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.94
- Local median
- 0.53
Noah's Ark Learning Center Inc
63 Lakeview St, Lake Placid, FL 33852
- License:
- C10HI0016
- Type:
- Child Care Facility
- Status:
- Licensed
- Records checked:
- July 14, 2026
Additional info
- Programs and services:
- School Readiness, After School, Food Served, Full Day, Half Day
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri: 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Sat-Sun: Closed
- Capacity:
- 104
- License expiration:
- February 14, 2027
Typical cost: $953 - $993 (Under 1)
Child’s age
$953 - $993/mo
Median daily rate: $44.00 - $45.84
Official Florida Division of Early Learning Highlands County data.
Not this provider’s price.
Inspection snapshot
Recent higher-concern violation
At least one higher-concern violation appears in the last 12 months.
Next: Read reports, examine repeated topics below, look at the broader history, and ask what changed afterward.
Latest inspectionJune 9, 2026
Latest inspection with no recorded violationsMarch 2, 2026
Summary
This summary covers 18 available inspections for Noah's Ark Learning Center Inc from January 31, 2023 through June 9, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 9, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness, with a due date of July 9, 2026.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 18
- Recorded violations
- 17
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 2
7 in last 12 months
10 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
18 total inspections vs 14 local median in 33852
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 11%
- Local median
- 8%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 33%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.25
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024October 13, 2025June 9, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
February 12, 2024June 9, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- An area(s) of the facility was observed to not be in good repair. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the wall by the trash can in the middle classroom had areas of peeling paint and drywall. TA was provided to repair and paint this area by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- A safety deficiency having a low potential for harm to the children in care was observed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.1 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the cord to the TV in the area to the right was not secured to the wall. TA was provided to secure the cord before the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 12 - Facility Environment
- Official code
- 12-06
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- All rooms did not have sufficient lighting equivalent to 20 foot candles at three feet from the floor. CCF Handbook, Section 3.3.1, A (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Physical Environment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the lighting throughout the facility. All of the facility measured the 20 - 50 ft candle requirement except the middle classroom to the left with a burned-out bulb that only measured 8.91. TA was provided to add light bulbs to the fixture before the due date. The lighting is required to be 20 ft candles.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT - 14 - Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation
- Official code
- 14-01
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Toys, equipment and/or furnishings were not safe in that [the plastic little couch is peeling]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the last classroom to the right had a plastic couch that is peeling and need to be removed from the classroom. TA was provided to remove the couch by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 31 - Indoor Equipment
- Official code
- 31-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [swings on both playgrounds and the orange bus and the latge stationary wood play equipement.] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist measured the mulch on the playground, and the mulch only measured 3-4 inches under the swings on both playgrounds, the orange bus and the large stationary wood play equipment with slide. TA was provided to add mulch to these areas by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The personnel/ volunteer (ten hours or more per month) record did not include a CF-FSP 5337 Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Requirements form signed annually. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4, C (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed that the staff that are listed in the supplemental had expired Abuse and Neglects. The forms were dated 6/6/25 and expired 6/6/26.
- Correction status
- Due by July 9, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 44 - Personnel Records
- Official code
- 44-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The facility did not have documented proof that all child care personnel were trained and knowledgeable within 30 days of date of hire in [ the use of fire extinguishers]. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.3 and 4.2.5 (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Training [SR]
- Report comments
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files and determined that the staff listed on the supplemental did not have documentation of completing fire extinguisher training and had been employed more than 30 days. Technical assistance was given to the provider to train the staff and document prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- TRAINING - 33 - Training Requirements
- Official code
- 33-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The facility failed to maintain a current Employee/Contractor Roster for all child care personnel in the Clearinghouse. CCF Handbook, Section 5.1, K (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facilitys employee/staff roster through the Clearinghouse and observed there were 2 staff who were no longer employed and were not removed on the roster. Technical assistance was given to the provider to update the roster prior to the due date
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-09
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Child care personnels Level 2 documentation was incomplete in that [ A copy of out-of-state child abuse and neglect registry search is missing., A copy of out-of-state sexual offender/predator registry search is missing.]. CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1, D, E, and F (Section 2.1 Health and Safety, Page 3) Record Keeping [SR]
- Correction / follow-up note
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed all staff files & observed the staff listed on the supplemental had resided outside of the state of Florida within the past 5 years and no documentation that abuse & neglect or sexual offender checks were completed. Technical assistance was given to the provider to obtain the reports prior to the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 5, 2026
More details
- Report section
- RECORD KEEPING - 45 - Background Screening Documents
- Official code
- 45-11
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Inspections were not conducted and documented monthly of all supports, above and below the ground, all connectors, and moving parts. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist reviewed the facility's physical environment log and observed the facility failed to complete an inspection during the months of May 2025, July 2025 and September 2025. Technical assistance was given to the provider that these checks must be completed monthly, documented on the physical environment log, retained for 12 months and available for review by licensing.
- Correction status
- Due by November 12, 2025
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-04
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility had an inadequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in CPR to maintain coverage both on-site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the reinspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff weas onsite with current/valid CPR. Technical assistance was given to the provider that for 0 -25 staff, a minimum of 3 staff must be on hand and in direct supervision of the children with valid CPR while children are in care and to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care. Lastly, the provider was reminded it must be an instructor led, hands on course or one of the 2 Department approved virtual instructors. (listed on the supplemental).
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 36 - CPR Requirements
- Official code
- 36-03
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- The facility did not have an adequate number of child care personnel appropriately trained in first aid to maintain coverage both on- site and on field trips. CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4, B Health Requirements [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of the inspection, the licensing specialist observed only 1 staff was onsite with current First Aid. Technical assistance was given to the provider that a minimum of 3 staff for a facility with 25 staff or less and in direct supervision of the children must be on hand with valid First Aid while children are in care. Technical assistance was given to the provider to have sufficient number of staff complete the training prior to the due date to ensure compliance at all times children are in care.
- Correction status
- Due by October 27, 2024
More details
- Report section
- HEALTH REQUIREMENTS - 37 - First Aid Requirements
- Official code
- 37-02
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were not labeled with childs first and last name. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.5, B (Section 17.6, number 5) Food and Nutrition [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed childrens water cups in the two year old classroom and the three and four year old classroom that were not labeled with the childs first and last name. Staff immediately labeled the childrens cups at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that bottles and cups provided from home are labeled with the childs full name at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 28 - Bottles, Breastmilk, Formula and Infant Food
- Official code
- 28-02
Medium concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Diaper changing procedure was not posted in the changing area and/or was not followed. CCF Handbook, Section 3.10.2, L
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed no diaper changing procedures posted near the diaper changing area in the two year old classroom. Provider posted the procedures at time of inspection. TA was provided to ensure that diapering procedures are posted near all diaper changing stations at all times.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 30 - Diapering
- Official code
- 30-14
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The play equipment was not maintained in a safe or sanitary condition for the children to use in that [the yellow 4-way seesaw, the red climbing dome and the stationary yellow train with barrel, as well as the orange metal car with paint chipping in need of repainting.]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, B and F (Section 11.2, numbers 2 and 4) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed on the preschool playground between the older and smaller childrens playground the yellow 4-way seesaw, the red climbing dome and the stationary yellow train with barrel, as well as the orange metal car with paint chipping in need of repainting. The counselor also observed the stationary wood equipment with swings with black duct tape on the wooden frame near the climbing steps. The wood looked to be rotted and decaying. Counselor advised provider that wood can not be repaired with duct tape, the wooden play equipment must be in good repair. Provider is encouraged to sand, then paint the equipment to ensure it is sanitary for ... [truncated]
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-03
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The ground cover or other protective surface under the [the 4-way seesaw, the red climbing dome, the purple spinning equipment and the wooden play structure with swings ] was not maintained. CCF Handbook, Section 3.12, D (Section 11.2, number 3) Sanitation and Equipment [SR]
- Inspector notes
- At the time of inspection, the counselor observed resilient surface of mulch near the 4-way seesaw, the red climbing dome, the purple spinning equipment and the wooden play structure with swings not meeting the required 6 inches in depth and 6 feet from perimeter. Near the equipment the mulch measured at almost 5 inches in depth. The provider is encouraged to dig out, fluff the mulch and add additional mulch to meet the requirement. TA was provided to ensure that the mulch reaches the requirement of 6 inches in depth and 6 feet in perimeter by the due date.
- Correction status
- Due by March 13, 2024
More details
- Report section
- SANITATION AND EQUIPMENT - 32 - Outdoor Equipment
- Official code
- 32-07
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1
- Inspector notes
- The facilitys refrigerator and/or freezer does not have an appropriate thermometer. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.1 • TA: FSC observed the refrigerator in the kitchen with no thermometer. Non- compliance resolved at time of inspection as provider placed a thermometer in the refrigerator. •
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Report section
- FOOD AND NUTRITION - 24 - Food Preparation Area
- Official code
- 24-23
No recorded violations in this report
Questions to ask
Suggested questions for parents based on recorded violations in inspection reports. If there are not enough source-backed violations, you will see general questions for daycare.
Finding-specific
Could you explain the process for ensuring all staff background screening documentation is kept up to date?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a February 2026 inspection indicate that some staff background screening documentation was incomplete, specifically regarding out-of-state registry checks.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How does your team manage the staff roster in the Clearinghouse to ensure it accurately reflects current employees?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from February 2026 noted that the facility's employee roster in the state system was not fully updated to remove staff who were no longer employed.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your current routine for inspecting and maintaining the playground equipment and ground cover?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Available inspection records show repeated findings across multiple years regarding the maintenance of outdoor play equipment and protective ground cover.
Related violations
Finding-specific
How do you handle routine maintenance for indoor classroom furnishings to ensure they remain in good condition?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- Public records from a June 2026 inspection noted that certain indoor furnishings, such as a plastic couch, were in need of repair or removal.
Related violations
Finding-specific
What is your approach to ensuring that all classrooms meet the required lighting standards for the children's environment?
Why ask this
- Why ask this
- An official inspection report from June 2026 identified a classroom where the lighting levels were below the required standard due to a burned-out bulb.
- Context
- The provider was given technical assistance to replace the bulbs by the due date.
Related violations