25 and counting,
Our Legacy
In 1994, the church had a vision of an early childhood setting on church grounds. It was to be a faith based, welcoming, and safe environment that would nurture our youngest learners. During the licensing application and approval period, many members of the church guided and assisted preparing what is now Noah's Ark.
The school opened in the fall of 1996 just slightly under the full enrollment, directed by Susan Mac Hugh, a church member. The next year, we had moms or dads spending the night in the breezeway the night before community registration to enroll their children for the coming fall classes.
Noah's Ark is truly a place for everyone as we welcome voices of all ages and backgrounds, where love grows and kindness matters. Noah’s Ark is also where the values of integrity and self-esteem exemplify our commitment in building a strong community with trusting relationships. It takes no time for someone to solve the mystery that unfolds, the minute they set foot inside of the school, they instantly fall in love with the school and its surroundings. Everyone who has been part of Noah's Ark - parents, children, and staff - will vouch for the “gift of time” they have had at this place. With them, everyone takes a bunch of loving memories and a piece of Noah's Ark forever!
We continue to build upon the past journey of the school and look forward to all that lies ahead.
Shipra Rastogi,
Noah's Ark Director
2012, 2023 and counting,
Responding to a new landscape
2012 changed our profile dramatically. Before 2012, we average 100 children. When the 2012 California TK mandates came, we responded with creativity and flexibility. We tightened our program to meet the needs of 40 children with appropriate staffing to keep student teacher ratios low.
In 2023, the landscape has changed again. As we adjust to the rollout of the new TK California, we are ready to welcome your child into a nurturing environment, age appropriate lesson plans and a beautiful campus. This has truly been a year that has required us to have new eyes for seeing. We hold to a vision for the future needs of our families, teachers and the role that Noah's Ark will continue to play in our community.
Our Legacy
In 1994, the church had a vision of an early childhood setting on church grounds. It was to be a faith based, welcoming, and safe environment that would nurture our youngest learners. During the licensing application and approval period, many members of the church guided and assisted preparing what is now Noah's Ark.
The school opened in the fall of 1996 just slightly under the full enrollment, directed by Susan Mac Hugh, a church member. The next year, we had moms or dads spending the night in the breezeway the night before community registration to enroll their children for the coming fall classes.
Noah's Ark is truly a place for everyone as we welcome voices of all ages and backgrounds, where love grows and kindness matters. Noah’s Ark is also where the values of integrity and self-esteem exemplify our commitment in building a strong community with trusting relationships. It takes no time for someone to solve the mystery that unfolds, the minute they set foot inside of the school, they instantly fall in love with the school and its surroundings. Everyone who has been part of Noah's Ark - parents, children, and staff - will vouch for the “gift of time” they have had at this place. With them, everyone takes a bunch of loving memories and a piece of Noah's Ark forever!
We continue to build upon the past journey of the school and look forward to all that lies ahead.
Shipra Rastogi,
Noah's Ark Director
2012, 2023 and counting,
Responding to a new landscape
2012 changed our profile dramatically. Before 2012, we average 100 children. When the 2012 California TK mandates came, we responded with creativity and flexibility. We tightened our program to meet the needs of 40 children with appropriate staffing to keep student teacher ratios low.
In 2023, the landscape has changed again. As we adjust to the rollout of the new TK California, we are ready to welcome your child into a nurturing environment, age appropriate lesson plans and a beautiful campus. This has truly been a year that has required us to have new eyes for seeing. We hold to a vision for the future needs of our families, teachers and the role that Noah's Ark will continue to play in our community.