Noah'S Ark is a church daycare daycare located at 780 Fairground Street, Cookeville, Tennessee TN. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Noah's Ark is a religious daycare in Cookeville with consistently excellent reviews from parents. Parents praise the staff's genuine care, strong teacher-child relationships, and support through developmental transitions. The facility is noted for going above and beyond, including attending children's events and accommodating special needs.
I absolutely loved this daycare. My daughter has been going there for a year and I would have honestly told anyone that this was the best daycare in town, until this past Friday, when as a parent who's child attends this daycare received an email stating that the heart and soul of this center was "asked to step down". I was beyond shocked and upset. While I truly like everyone at the center , Tiffany, the former director, loved all of our children like they were her own. She truly was called by God to do that job and love our babies while we couldn't be with them. She was always available if there was a question or if extra prayers were needed for anything. The teachers are fantastic, but I'm afraid that without the hard work and support of their former leader that, they too will move on. This breaks my heart and greatly upsets me. Don't fix something that isn't broken! Now they have gone and broken the whole daycare over what?????? Tiffany is truly the type of person that I felt 100% confident and safe leaving my baby with and didn't have a single doubt that she would lack for anything. Tiffany, loved, nurtured, and taught all of our children, she showed them God's love and grace every day. Did whoever made this decision even stop for one second and think about the repercussions that this extremely poor decision was going to have? Not only on Tiffany, but the teachers, the parents, and most importantly, the children who absolutely love and adore Ms. Tiffany. What were they thinking???????
After three years at Noah’s Ark Preschool, I’m heartbroken and disappointed by the recent leadership change. Tiffany, the former director, was truly the heart of this school. She loved the children like they were her own, led with grace and genuine faith, and always made families feel seen and valued. Her presence radiated warmth, the kind of sunshine that came from someone truly called to this work. Sadly, she was randomly asked to “step down,” after MANY years and now Bethany, the former assistant director, has taken over. I never once felt welcomed in her presence. There was no warmth, no joy, no light….just a coldness that made it clear we were just another task to manage. MANY children including my own at times even picked up on it and mentioned multiple times how interactions with Bethany made them feel. It wasn’t “welcoming.” That says everything. It’s my opinion yes, but the way Tiffany was treated in this decision was wrong and done very poorly. Poor decision for the sake of the business side of things. The teachers themselves are absolutely incredible… kind, nurturing, and clearly chosen by God to do what they do. They’re the only reason I ever felt peace sending my child here. But removing a woman like Tiffany, who gave so much of her heart to this school and its children, only to replace her with someone who lacks that same love and light, is a devastating loss for this preschool. There’s a huge difference between loving your job and simply doing it. Tiffany loved it. Now without the heart, the soul, or the spirit that made Noah’s Ark what it once was….I am sad for this pre-school and its future. I hope Tiffany takes her light and starts somewhere new and continues to give her gift to other children and their families!
My son attended Noah’s ark from ages 2-5 and my daughter is currently attending- we have had the best experience! Truly the most welcoming school where I know my children are loved on every day! They helped both of mine through big transitions like loosing their pacifier to potty training and in 2020 during covid and I had a newborn and a 5 yr old boy they were so cautious and helpful! My daughter has become so attached to each teacher every year that they become like our family. We are so thankful for Noah’s ark and highly recommend!!
My family LOVES Noah’s Ark! All three of my children attended; the youngest recently graduated. To say we were sad that our time at NA was over is an understatement. The directors, teachers and assistants are unmatched. Their dedication to the education, both academically and biblically, are unmatched. The love they also have for the students is so apparent as well. I’m forever grateful for our experience at Noah’s Ark.
Having spent the last seven years at Noah's Ark, I can honestly say that I have never encountered any concerns. The staff's unwavering commitment to loving the children, their deep involvement, and genuine care are truly remarkable. The center's excellent communication and their willingness to always go the extra mile have made a lasting impression on me and my family. When my children were out, they always messaged me to check on them. They made them feel loved and safe which is all a mom could ask for. They will always be considered our family!