Noah's Ark Learning Center Inc

LAKE PLACID, FLChild Care FacilityLicensed

2.0based on state inspection data
Capacity104
HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM
Est. price$1,009/mo

Contact information

Address63 Lakeview St, Lake Placid FL, 33852

CityLAKE PLACID, FL 33852

CountyHIGHLANDS

Phone8636995565

Operating details

HoursMon 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Tue 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Wed 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Thu 7:00AM to 5:30PM; Fri 7:00AM to 5:30PM

Capacity104

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 6/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium2
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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63 Lakeview St, Lake Placid FL, 33852, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852

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  1. This facility has staffing or training findings on its state record - ask about background checks, required training completion, and staff turnover
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/9/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium0
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. High riskStandard 446/9/2026

    44. Personnel Records CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (44-04)

    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] Comments: 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. 45. Background Screening Documents CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 CCF Handbook, Section 7.4.1 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 326/9/2026

    32. (32-07)

    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] 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. TRAINING Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 316/9/2026

    31. Indoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 CCF Handbook, Section 3.11 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (31-03)

    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] 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. 32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 146/9/2026

    14. (14-01)

    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] 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. 15. Licensed Capacity CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 CCF Handbook , Section 3.4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 126/9/2026

    12. (12-06)

    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] 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. 13. Toxic Substances, Hazardous Materials and Weapons CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 CCF Handbook, Section 3.2 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Compliance 14. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 CCF Handbook, Section 3.3 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) Noncompliance Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 126/9/2026

    12. (12-02)

    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] Comments: 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. Due: 7/9/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-06-09. View official inspection document (report 8b27c8ab-d038-4717-995b-ddb73563a1a6)

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 332/6/2026

    33. Training Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4 CCF Handbook, Section 4 (Form DEL-SR-6200A) (33-09)

    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] 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. Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 83e4f513-2616-4b90-8f53-bed0d5c90ab2)

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 452/6/2026

    45. (45-11)

    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] Comments: 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. Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 83e4f513-2616-4b90-8f53-bed0d5c90ab2)

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 452/6/2026

    45. (45-09)

    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] Comments: 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 Due: 3/5/2026 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2026-02-06. View official inspection document (report 83e4f513-2616-4b90-8f53-bed0d5c90ab2)

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3210/13/2025

    32. Outdoor Equipment CCF Handbook, Section 3.12 (32-04)

    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] Comments: 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. TRAINING Due: 11/12/2025 Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2025-10-13. View official inspection document (report f4e3acd2-e951-44f8-96cc-42c98d66e4ea)

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 3710/17/2024

    37. First Aid Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 and 6.2 (37-02)

    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] Comments: 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. Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report b0b45ecc-6d84-45b2-9d59-08b9590a1d93)

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 3610/17/2024

    36. CPR Requirements CCF Handbook, Section 4.2.4 (36-03)

    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] Comments: 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). Source: FL DCF CARES inspection 2024-10-17. View official inspection document (report b0b45ecc-6d84-45b2-9d59-08b9590a1d93)

    Not corrected

Safety & Compliance Analysis

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

17Total Violations
6Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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$1,009/month

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About this daycare

  • Location: LAKE PLACID, HIGHLANDS County
  • Capacity: 104
  • Type: Child Care Facility

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