Noah's Ark Child Care
Child Care Center · License #1011385
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Public information
Address: 223 1st St NE, Madelia, MN, 56062
License type: Child Care Center
License number: 1011385
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Recent licensing activity
Public licensing actions we've recorded for this center, in plain English. The full record (up to 4 years) is on the official state page linked above.
- SeriousFined for violations2026-02-11
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is ordering you to pay a fine of $400 for two background study violations. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DCYF is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violations Determined on February 3, 2026: 1. While on-site for a licensing review, a DCYF licensor determined you relied on a background study that was completed for a program that is not affiliated with your program. SP1 began working in a position allowing direct contact services to persons served by the program on…”Read the full official document → - SeriousFined for violations2025-02-05
The state issued a monetary fine for one or more licensing violations.
From the official document“The Department of Human Services (DHS) is ordering you to pay a fine of $800 for four out of five background study violations that occurred at Noah’s Ark Child Care, located at 223 1st NE, Madelia, Minnesota. Details of our findings are provided below. Our next steps and your options are also detailed. Reason for the Fine DHS is issuing this fine order based on your failure to comply with the following background study requirement: Background Study Violation Determined on December 16, 2024: 1. While preparing for a licensing review, a DHS licensor determined that two staff person provided direct contact services to persons served by the program prior to receiving a notice from DHS. SP1…”Read the full official document → - SevereSubstantiated maltreatment finding2025-01-24
The state investigated and CONFIRMED maltreatment at this center. This is the most serious record a center can have. Read the full memo.
View the official document → - SevereSubstantiated maltreatment finding2025-01-24
The state investigated and CONFIRMED maltreatment at this center. This is the most serious record a center can have. Read the full memo.
View the official document →
✓ Official state record reviewed 7/16/2026. The official record always controls.
Data last refreshed: 7/28/2026
Source: MN Geospatial Commons econ_child_care
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Frequently asked questions
Is Noah's Ark Child Care a licensed Minnesota child care center?
Noah's Ark Child Care is listed on Minnesota's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #1011385) in Madelia. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does Noah's Ark Child Care have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 4 public licensing actions on record for Noah's Ark Child Care (Fine Order, Maltreatment Memorandum). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
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