Noah's Ark Christian Learning Center
1105 Butts Ave
Tomah WI 54660-1806
Contact Information
Danielle Anderson
Provider #
7000577937
Location #
001
Facility #
520390
Regulation Type
Licensed Group
Applicant/Licensee
Lamont Keifer
Ages Served
2 - 12 years

Months Open
Jan - Dec
Day Capacity
50
Night Capacity
0
Hours
Mon-Fri
6:30AM - 5:30PM
Sat-Sun
Closed

RegulationType Condition Type Effective Date Comments
Licensing Exception/Exemption 3/1/2023 See Posted Exception(s)
RegulationType Licensing
Condition Type Exception/Exemption
Effective Date 3/1/2023

Current Rating
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Regulated child care providers are monitored for compliance with health and safety standards. Below, you may view the last three years of monitoring  and  violations.

Monitoring in Last 3 Years

Type of Regulation Date Details Results
Licensing 5/18/2023 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 4/13/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 3/31/2022 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan
Licensing 4/2/2021 See Violations below Paper Icon View plan

Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 5/18/2023
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 4/13/2022
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 3/31/2022
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Type of Regulation Licensing
Date 4/2/2021
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Violations in Last 3 Years

Date Rule Number Rule Summary Description
5/18/2023 251.04(2)(bm) Compliance With Conditions The center was not complying with a condition of an exception that was granted to plan and post a menu a week in advance. The center had not been writing the actual fruit or vegetable that was served to children on a particular day. The center is required to write this information in on the posted menu as a condition of the exception.
5/18/2023 251.04(6)(a)8.b. Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. Child #2 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
5/18/2023 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination The files for Staff A, B, and H did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.
5/18/2023 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff D is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for a teacher and has worked as a teacher for at least 6 months.
5/18/2023 251.05(2)(b) Staff Record - Contracted Staff, Student Teachers A licensee shall maintain a file on each adult who works at the center and is compensated for their work from another source other than the center. The licensee failed to maintain a file for a contracted teacher from the school district.
5/18/2023 251.05(3)(cm) Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training Staff H was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
5/18/2023 251.05(3)(f)3. Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training At least 2 staff were being used as teachers before either of the staff had completed the educational qualifications for a teacher position.
5/18/2023 251.055(1)(b) Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children At least one child care teacher shall supervise each group of children. Contrary to DCF 251.055(1)(b), the Purple room does not have a teacher qualified child care worker assigned to the room.
5/18/2023 251.055(1)(c) Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours Per rule, only assistant teachers who have completed the qualifications to be an assistant teacher may provide sole supervision of children the first and last two hours of operations and 2 hours of a designated rest period. Qualified assistant teachers and unqualified assistant teachers are regularly providing care outside of the first and last two hours of operations and 2 hours of a designated rest period.
5/18/2023 251.06(2)(d) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children In two rooms, adult-sized scissors were observed in the drawer by the sink and on the counter, both were accessible to children. A tube of sunscreen, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a shelf in one of the classrooms accessible to children.
5/18/2023 251.06(2)(n) Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule Garbage containers in where food waste had been disposed of are required to have a cover. A garbage container in the Blue classroom containing food waste did not have a cover.
5/18/2023 251.07(5)(a)5.a. Menus - Post The menu for the current week was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. The April menu was the only menu posted.
5/18/2023 251.07(6)(i)5. Diapering Children Over Age 2 Applicable rules under s. DCF 251.09(4) shall apply to child care workers when children 2 years of age and older require attention for diapering and toileting. Contrary to this rule, there was not a plastic-lined, hands free, covered garbage container in the diapering area in the Blue classroom. In addition both changing pads need to be replaced as they are ripped or torn and can no longer be properly cleaned.
4/13/2022 251.06(11)(bm)1. Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use A 3 year old child was injured on a piece of equipment on the playground that according to the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for safety of children in care is intended to be used by children ages 5 years to 12 years old.
3/31/2022 251.04(2)(L)1.a. Monitoring Results Posted The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(a)2. Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent Documentation of written consent from the parent for medical care or treatment was not observed on the enrollment forms for Children #2, #4 and #7.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(a)4. Child Record - Field Trip Authorization Documentation of parent consent for field trips was not observed on the enrollment forms for Children #2., #4 and #7.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(a)5. Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement The center was missing documentation of authorization from the parent(s) outlining the plan for children to come to the center from school, home or other activities and/or go from the center to school, home or other activities unless the children are accompanied by a parent or other authorized person.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(a)6. Child Record - Health History A Health History and Emergency Care Plan form shall be on file at the center by the child's first day of attendance. Children #2, #4, #6 and #7 did not have this form on file.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(a)8.b. Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5 Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #1 and Child #3 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
3/31/2022 251.04(6)(b) Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record The attendance in the Purple room was not current and accurate on the day of the monitoring visit. Nor was the overall attendance current and accurate based on the printed report provided during the monitoring visit.
3/31/2022 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect Staff A and B were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
3/31/2022 251.05(2)(a)4.d. Staff Record - Educational Qualifications Staff A was being used as a teacher in the Blue room on the day of the monitoring visit and there was no documentation of her educational qualifications in her file.
3/31/2022 251.05(3)(b) Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff B. AHT training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5.
3/31/2022 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff D was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment.
3/31/2022 251.05(4)(a) Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document Staff A, B and D were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.
3/31/2022 251.055(1)(c) Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours An unqualified assistant teacher was providing sole supervision to a group of children during naptime. Only assistant teachers who have completed the training for the position are allowed to provide sole supervision of children during the first and last two hours of operation as well as two hours of the center's designated naptime.
3/31/2022 251.06(2)(d) Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children Containers of disinfecting wipes, which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the countertops in 3 of the 4 classrooms all accessible to children. Additionally, the Blue room was storing tubes of butt cream in a lower cupboard in the classroom which was also accessible to children.
3/31/2022 251.07(7)(c) Pets & Animals - Notification Documentation of acknowledgement by the parent of the presence of pets or animals at the center was not observed on the enrollment form for Children #2, #4 and #7.
4/2/2021 251.04(8)(b) Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect Staff E was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
4/2/2021 251.05(2)(a)1. Staff Record - Personal Information Contrary to DCF 251.05(2)(a)1, there was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the file for employee E.
4/2/2021 251.05(2)(a)3.a. Staff Record - Physical Examination The file for Staff E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report, completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.
4/2/2021 251.05(2)(a)4.a. Staff Record - Registry Certificate Staff C is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
4/2/2021 251.05(3)(c) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training Staff B was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment.
4/2/2021 251.05(3)(g)2. Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for employee B. An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of their hire date.
4/2/2021 251.05(4)(a) Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document Staff B and E were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.

Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.04(2)(bm)
Rule Summary Compliance With Conditions
Description
The center was not complying with a condition of an exception that was granted to plan and post a menu a week in advance. The center had not been writing the actual fruit or vegetable that was served to children on a particular day. The center is required to write this information in on the posted menu as a condition of the exception.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Description
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center. Child #2 has been in care for more than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
The files for Staff A, B, and H did not contain documentation of a physical examination report completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff D is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for a teacher and has worked as a teacher for at least 6 months.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(2)(b)
Rule Summary Staff Record - Contracted Staff, Student Teachers
Description
A licensee shall maintain a file on each adult who works at the center and is compensated for their work from another source other than the center. The licensee failed to maintain a file for a contracted teacher from the school district.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(cm)
Rule Summary Child Abuse & Neglect - Biennial Training
Description
Staff H was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.05(3)(f)3.
Rule Summary Child Care Teacher - Entry-Level Training
Description
At least 2 staff were being used as teachers before either of the staff had completed the educational qualifications for a teacher position.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.055(1)(b)
Rule Summary Supervision - Teacher Per Group Of Children
Description
At least one child care teacher shall supervise each group of children. Contrary to DCF 251.055(1)(b), the Purple room does not have a teacher qualified child care worker assigned to the room.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.055(1)(c)
Rule Summary Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours
Description
Per rule, only assistant teachers who have completed the qualifications to be an assistant teacher may provide sole supervision of children the first and last two hours of operations and 2 hours of a designated rest period. Qualified assistant teachers and unqualified assistant teachers are regularly providing care outside of the first and last two hours of operations and 2 hours of a designated rest period.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(d)
Rule Summary Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description
In two rooms, adult-sized scissors were observed in the drawer by the sink and on the counter, both were accessible to children. A tube of sunscreen, which is labeled "keep out of reach of children" was observed on a shelf in one of the classrooms accessible to children.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.06(2)(n)
Rule Summary Garbage Containers - Construction & Disposal Schedule
Description
Garbage containers in where food waste had been disposed of are required to have a cover. A garbage container in the Blue classroom containing food waste did not have a cover.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.07(5)(a)5.a.
Rule Summary Menus - Post
Description
The menu for the current week was not posted in a conspicuous place accessible to parents. The April menu was the only menu posted.
Date 5/18/2023
Rule Number 251.07(6)(i)5.
Rule Summary Diapering Children Over Age 2
Description
Applicable rules under s. DCF 251.09(4) shall apply to child care workers when children 2 years of age and older require attention for diapering and toileting. Contrary to this rule, there was not a plastic-lined, hands free, covered garbage container in the diapering area in the Blue classroom. In addition both changing pads need to be replaced as they are ripped or torn and can no longer be properly cleaned.
Date 4/13/2022
Rule Number 251.06(11)(bm)1.
Rule Summary Outdoor Play Equipment - Intended Use
Description
A 3 year old child was injured on a piece of equipment on the playground that according to the manufacturer's instructions and recommendations for safety of children in care is intended to be used by children ages 5 years to 12 years old.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(2)(L)1.a.
Rule Summary Monitoring Results Posted
Description
The monitoring results and correction plan from the most recent licensing inspection was not posted.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)2.
Rule Summary Child Record - Emergency Medical Consent
Description
Documentation of written consent from the parent for medical care or treatment was not observed on the enrollment forms for Children #2, #4 and #7.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)4.
Rule Summary Child Record - Field Trip Authorization
Description
Documentation of parent consent for field trips was not observed on the enrollment forms for Children #2., #4 and #7.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)5.
Rule Summary Child Record - Alternate Arrival / Release Agreement
Description
The center was missing documentation of authorization from the parent(s) outlining the plan for children to come to the center from school, home or other activities and/or go from the center to school, home or other activities unless the children are accompanied by a parent or other authorized person.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)6.
Rule Summary Child Record - Health History
Description
A Health History and Emergency Care Plan form shall be on file at the center by the child's first day of attendance. Children #2, #4, #6 and #7 did not have this form on file.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(a)8.b.
Rule Summary Child Record - Physical Exam - Over 2, Under 5
Description
Each child 2 years of age and under age 5 shall have an initial health examination not more than one year prior to nor later than 3 months after being admitted to the center, and a follow-up health examination at least once every 2 years thereafter. Child #1 and Child #3 have been in care longer than 3 months and did not have a child health report on file.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(6)(b)
Rule Summary Current, Accurate Daily Attendance Record
Description
The attendance in the Purple room was not current and accurate on the day of the monitoring visit. Nor was the overall attendance current and accurate based on the printed report provided during the monitoring visit.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.04(8)(b)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
Staff A and B were missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.d.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Educational Qualifications
Description
Staff A was being used as a teacher in the Blue room on the day of the monitoring visit and there was no documentation of her educational qualifications in her file.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.05(3)(b)
Rule Summary Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training
Description
Documentation of completion of Abusive Head Trauma (AHT) training was not observed in the file for staff B. AHT training is required to be completed before a child care worker begins to work with children under age 5.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff D was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.05(4)(a)
Rule Summary Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Description
Staff A, B and D were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.055(1)(c)
Rule Summary Supervision - Opening & Closing Hours
Description
An unqualified assistant teacher was providing sole supervision to a group of children during naptime. Only assistant teachers who have completed the training for the position are allowed to provide sole supervision of children during the first and last two hours of operation as well as two hours of the center's designated naptime.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.06(2)(d)
Rule Summary Access To Materials Potentially Harmful To Children
Description
Containers of disinfecting wipes, which are labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed on the countertops in 3 of the 4 classrooms all accessible to children. Additionally, the Blue room was storing tubes of butt cream in a lower cupboard in the classroom which was also accessible to children.
Date 3/31/2022
Rule Number 251.07(7)(c)
Rule Summary Pets & Animals - Notification
Description
Documentation of acknowledgement by the parent of the presence of pets or animals at the center was not observed on the enrollment form for Children #2, #4 and #7.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.04(8)(b)
Rule Summary Biennial Training - Child Abuse & Neglect
Description
Staff E was missing documentation of having received training within the past two years on child abuse and neglect laws, identification, and reporting.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)1.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Personal Information
Description
Contrary to DCF 251.05(2)(a)1, there was no documentation of Staff Record form information in the file for employee E.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)3.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Physical Examination
Description
The file for Staff E did not contain documentation of a physical examination report, completed within 12 months before or within 30 days after beginning work with children in care, indicating the person is free from illness detrimental to children, including tuberculosis, and physically able to work with young children.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(2)(a)4.a.
Rule Summary Staff Record - Registry Certificate
Description
Staff C is missing a certificate from The Registry documenting that the person has met the educational qualifications for the position and the person has worked as a teacher, director and/or administrator at the center for at least 6 months.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(c)
Rule Summary Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training
Description
Staff B was missing documentation of having obtained a certificate of completion for infant and child cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) use from an agency approved by the Department within 3 months of employment.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(3)(g)2.
Rule Summary Assistant Child Care Teacher - Qualifications
Description
There was no documentation of completion of a non-credit department-approved course or a credit course in early childhood education for employee B. An assistant teacher is required to complete entry level training within 6 months of their hire date.
Date 4/2/2021
Rule Number 251.05(4)(a)
Rule Summary Staff Orientation - Develop, Implement, Document
Description
Staff B and E were missing documentation of having received a complete orientation within their first week at the center.

The following details are reported by the child care provider. These details are not verified by the Department of Children and Families. These details are updated by the provider and may not be up to date. Please contact the provider for the latest information.

Special Types of Care Available

Before School Care provided.
After School Care provided.
Drop In Care provided.

Program Philosophy

Religious

Vacancies

30 vacancies have been reported.  Last updated on 3/21/2024
Vacancies Age Range
2-years-old
3-years-old
4-years-old

Waitlist

This provider does not have a waitlist.
Footnotes
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