Licensed center

Nancys Noahs Ark Inc

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What the state has found

The state cited rules at 2 of its 3 licensing inspections since January 2024. It lists no valid complaint about this center.

Of the 405 Seattle-area centers with 3 licensing inspections, 36% had rules cited at 2 of them, as this center did. 33% had rules cited at all 3, 11% at none.

Licensing inspections

Sep 23, 2025No rules cited
Jan 8, 20252 citations

  • “The wood chips under the climbing structure are just one or two inches deep before they become dirt. They have been broken down by the weather.”

    WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b)

  • “On 12.31.2024, this licensor observed that the storage room lock was not functional and this licensor was able to open the door fairly easily. A new lock was being installed as I departed. On 01.08.2025, during part two of this inspection, this licensor verified that the lock had been replaced.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

Jan 25, 20243 citations

  • “A child and their nap cot were blocking the fire exit in Room #102. Child and cot were moved immediately upon request.”

    WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c)

  • “A storage closet containing mops, cleaning supplies, vacuums, etc. was observed to be unlocked today. It was locked immediately upon request.”

    WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b)

  • “One provider file reviewed had food handler's training but it was not through a local health jurisdiction. It may be possible other providers/staff have training through this same entity. All staff files were beginnning to be checked prior to my departure. The staff person who did not have the training completed it while I was present. One provider reports they have completed 20 hour Childcare Basics but there is no record of this in her staff file or in MERIT. Apparently, the information was lost when MERIT began. Verification that she has communicated with MERIT and that she had completed it is not in her file. Apparently, she has also begun to complete her ECE degree but this coursework, which would likely substitute for CCB, is not in her.”

    WAC 110-300-0106(12)

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State record — Washington DCYF

Last visit
September 23, 2025
On file
3 visits since January 2024 — 1 cited nothing
Most serious
Serious — The wood chips under the climbing structure are just one or two inches deep before they become dirt. They have been broken down by the weather. · January 8, 2025

Washington DCYF publishes the licensor’s own observation and a risk level for every citation it issues at a licensing visit, with the inspection report attached as a PDF.

Sep 2025 Licensing visit nothing cited Report (PDF)
Jan 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings

Licensing visit · January 8, 2025

Equipment and surfaces in outdoor early learning space

WAC 110-300-0146(1)(a)(b) · Serious

The wood chips under the climbing structure are just one or two inches deep before they become dirt. They have been broken down by the weather.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

On 12.31.2024, this licensor observed that the storage room lock was not functional and this licensor was able to open the door fairly easily. A new lock was being installed as I departed. On 01.08.2025, during part two of this inspection, this licensor verified that the lock had been replaced.

Report (PDF)

Jan 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings

Licensing visit · January 25, 2024

Emergency preparation and exiting

WAC 110-300-0166(3)(c) · Serious

A child and their nap cot were blocking the fire exit in Room #102. Child and cot were moved immediately upon request.

Storage of hazardous and maintenance supplies

WAC 110-300-0260(2)(a)(b) · Serious

A storage closet containing mops, cleaning supplies, vacuums, etc. was observed to be unlocked today. It was locked immediately upon request.

Training requirements

WAC 110-300-0106(12) · Serious

One provider file reviewed had food handler's training but it was not through a local health jurisdiction. It may be possible other providers/staff have training through this same entity. All staff files were beginnning to be checked prior to my departure. The staff person who did not have the training completed it while I was present. One provider reports they have completed 20 hour Childcare Basics but there is no record of this in her staff file or in MERIT. Apparently, the information was lost when MERIT began. Verification that she has communicated with MERIT and that she had completed it is not in her file. Apparently, she has also begun to complete her ECE degree but this coursework, which would likely substitute for CCB, is not in her.

Report (PDF)

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How they teach

Faith-based

“Christian Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Program in Mill Creek”

Who cares for your child

Miss Nancy (Director), 35 years in early childhood, Miss MaryAnn (Director), 22 years in early childhood, Miss Pam (art director and supervisor), 30 years in early childhood, Miss Anna (music director), 10 years in early childhood and Miss Christina (music director), 10 years in early childhood.

A day here

Schedule
half-day, full-day

Details

(425) 745-4830

Website
nancysnoahsark.com
Address
14928 38th Dr SE
License
PL-11638, active
Ages they serve
2 1/2 to 5 years (preschool through pre-kindergarten)

Nearby

The eight closest of the 11 other licensed centers in ZIP 98012

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State record

From Washington DCYF’s published reports, last checked October 10, 2026.

A day here

Details

Large means the biggest quarter of Seattle-area’s 859 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 115 to 323 children. Small is 6 to 40; medium is 41 to 114.

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The other centers’ visit lines are from Washington DCYF’s published reports as Shortlist read them on October 9, 2026.