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Visit Date
Visit Time
Visit Type
Full
Visit Purpose
Periodic

Children Present

Single Age GroupChild:Staff Ratio
Mixed Age GroupChild:Staff Ratio
1-year-olds and older12:2 with one 1 year old

Monitoring Checklist

All items listed below are marked as either “C” Compliant, “NC” Non-compliant or “NR” Not Reviewed. To view the specifics of what was evaluated, click into the list item to expand.
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Areas in compliance
Requirement DescriptionCNCNR
Necessity, issuance, and maintenance of a permit or licenseCompliant
Other business, shared facility, and collaborationsCompliant
PolicyCompliant
ReportingCompliant
General records and documentationCompliant
Posted records and documentationCompliant
Personnel and non-personnel records and documentationCompliant
Child records and documentationCompliant
Prohibited individualsCompliant
General qualifications, responsibilities, and professional developmentCompliant
Support PersonnelCompliant
Other personnel and non-personnelCompliant
Licensed capacityCompliant
Ratios and group sizesCompliant
SupervisionCompliant
Discipline and behavior guidanceCompliant
Learning program principlesCompliant
Parent communication and family engagementCompliant
Health protection and disease controlCompliant
MedicationCompliant
Rest timeCompliant
Diapering and toiletingCompliant
Food ServiceCompliant
FacilityCompliant
Indoor and outdoor play areasCompliant
HazardsCompliant
Addendum requirements for child care centersCompliant
Central detection and alarm system for smoke and carbon monoxideNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the Central Detection System last inspected 7/17/2024. This is the second time this noncompliance has been observed.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson made an inspection appointment for the Central Detection System. In the future, Ms. Johnson will utilize a calendar to keep track of the inspection due date.
Regulation Description
inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-01-22
Physical environment checklistNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the physical environment to be last conducted on 10/2/2024.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Ms. Johnson will complete a physical environment checklist by the end of business today. Licensing provided Ms. Johnson with the Program Due Dates Tool sheet. In the future, Ms. Johnson will review all files annually and track due dates using a calendar.
Regulation Description
Physical environment checklist. DHS form, or other checklists regarding the same information as the form, is completed at least every 12 months.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-23
Required individualsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the owner not to have a completed background check.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson filled out a request for License addendum to become the owner. The previous owner will be removed and Ms. Johnson will be the owner. In the future, Ms. Johnson will ensure all requirements for the owner are met in compliance with Licensing Requirements.
Regulation Description
owners, prior to authorization to operate;
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-22
Required individualsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
One staff present with children did not have a complete criminal history background investigation.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
During the visit, the staff left the building and scheduled a fingerprint appointment. Ms. Johnson will resubmit the request for background check with the correct information. In the future, Ms. Johnson will monitor all staff background checks to ensure they are completed.
Regulation Description
personnel applicants, prior to hire. However, the program may hire individuals, when:
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-31
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The program does not have a qualified Director with a Bronze credential or higher. This is the third time this noncompliance has occurred.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: Yes
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program continues to be in non-compliance without an acceptable plan of correction. This is a repeated noncompliance due to this being the third noncompliance within 12 months.
Regulation Description
has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-22
Required master teachersNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed no qualified Master Teacher. This is the second time this noncompliance has been observed.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson filled out the Probationary Master Teacher (PMT) Agreement. Ms. Johnson is actively working towards her CDA. In the future, Ms. Johnson will ensure the program has at least one Master Teacher through the hiring process and by keeping up with her credentials.
Regulation Description
Required master teachers. At least one master teacher is required for every 60 children of the licensed capacity. Only the required number of master teachers are required to meet all of the master teacher requirements. However, all master teachers meet cardio-pulmonary (CPR) and first aid certification requirements in (6) of this subsection.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-22
Food ServiceNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed curdled breastmilk in a bottle.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson disposed of the old milk. In the future, Ms. Johnson will ensure parents take all belongs with them prior to their departure.
Regulation Description
bottles partially served are either sent home with parents or contents are discarded daily.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-22
EvaluateNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the equipment inventory to be last conducted on 10/2/2024.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Ms. Johnson will complete an equipment inventory by the end of business today. Licensing provided Ms. Johnson with the Program Due Dates Tool sheet. In the future, Ms. Johnson will review all files annually and track due dates using a calendar.
Regulation Description
conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained, per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-23
Diaper changing areasNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the diaper changing area to have food particles, crumbs, and stains.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Ms. Johnson will ensure the diaper changing pad is cleaned today. In the future, staff will thoroughly clean the diaper changing area during nap time and clean the area after each diaper change.
Regulation Description
Diaper changing areas. The program cleans and disinfects, per OAC 340 Appendix KK – Diaper Changing Procedures.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-12-22
Higher risk activitiesNot Reviewed
Water activitiesNot Reviewed
AnimalsNot Reviewed
TransportationNot Reviewed
Addendum requirements for day campsNot Reviewed
Addendum requirements for drop-in programsNot Reviewed
Addendum requirements for out-of-school time programsNot Reviewed
Addendum requirements for part-day programsNot Reviewed
Addendum requirements for programs for sick childrenNot Reviewed

Areas of Improvement and corrections of non-compliance from previous visit:

  • Licensing did not observe any infants in care at this visit. Licensing did not observe children eating in rest equipment. Licensing observed the center to have appropriate staff to child ratios. Fire extinguishers expire on 9/30/2026. Children's records are in compliance with Licensing Requirements.

Inspections

Fire Drill Date

12/8/2025

Smoke Detector Test Date

12/22/2025

Tornado Drill Date

12/8/2025

Carbon Monoxide Test Date

12/22/2025

Fire Extinguisher Expiration Date

9/30/2026

Fire Inspection Date

6/3/2024

Health inspection Required to be paid for by Oklahoma Human Services?

Yes

Health Inspection Date

11/26/2024

Equipment Inventory Completion Date

10/2/2024

Physical Environment Checklist Completion Date

10/2/2024

Annual Insurance Expiration Date

-

Exception Declared Date

10/2/2025

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  405-521-3561 - or -
  405-522-5050 (option 1)
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