THE ARK
Licensed for 120 children from 12 months to 13 years.
928 Sturm Ave, Walla Walla, WA, 99362
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
THE ARK is a child care center in Walla Walla, Washington.
Capacity
120
Ages
12 months - 13 years 0 months
License & details for THE ARK
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided in a building or facility for groups of children from birth to age 13, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), licensing overview (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Walla Walla
License and inspection timeline for THE ARK
First licensed
May 1993
33 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in Walla Walla
| Measure | This center | Typical in Walla Walla |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 120 children | 40 children |
| Youngest age served | 12 months | 12 months |
| Years licensed | 33.4 years | 22.2 years |
Walla Walla has 15 licensed centers.
Where THE ARK is
Pin placed from the address on the state record.
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Staff-to-child ratios in Washington
Washington sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 12–29 months
- 1:5
- 30–83 months
- 1:10
Rule: WAC 110-300-0356(5)(b)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(c) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Washington
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for THE ARK
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Questions parents ask about THE ARK
What ages does THE ARK serve?
THE ARK is licensed to care for children from 12 months to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: 12 months - 13 years 0 months.
How many children is THE ARK licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 120 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is THE ARK licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists THE ARK's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Check (Washington) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
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