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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
Infants and older18:1 with two Infants

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
Program records and documentationCompliant
Personnel and non-personnel records and documentationCompliant
Child records and documentationCompliant
Background InvestigationsCompliant
Teaching personnelCompliant
Support PersonnelCompliant
Other personnel and non-personnelCompliant
Licensed capacityCompliant
SupervisionCompliant
Discipline and behavior guidanceCompliant
Learning program principlesCompliant
Parent communication and family engagementCompliant
Health protection and disease controlCompliant
MedicationCompliant
Diapering and toiletingCompliant
NutritionCompliant
Food ServiceCompliant
FacilityCompliant
Indoor and outdoor play areasCompliant
EquipmentCompliant
HazardsCompliant
Addendum requirements for child care centersCompliant
MonthlyNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed that the Tornado drill was last conducted on 2/6/2026.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Ms. Johnson will complete a tornado drill in the morning on 4/22/2026. In the future, Ms. Johnson will create a checklist detailing when each drill is conducted monthly.
Regulation Description
Monthly. Monthly drills include:
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-22
Background investigation of required individualsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
A prohibited individual answered the door for Licensing to enter the facility.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
The individual left the facility right after Licensing entered the building. Ms. Johnson wrote a statement stating the individual is not allowed at the facility. In the future, Ms. Johnson will plan ahead when she knows the center needs items. The individual will only be allowed to drop off items before and after operation hours.
Regulation Description
access to children, such as being present at the facility during the hours of operation, or present with the children in care while off-site, when the individual has:
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-21
Infection controlNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed three staff members with annual infection control training last taken on the following dates: 2/25/2025, 4/15/2025, and 1/13/2025.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Licensing explained a few different pathways for the personnel to complete their infection control training. Licensing sent Ms. Johnson an email with different trainings found on CECPD and how she can document completion of the training if staff decide to watch the free videos. Ms. Johnson stated all personnel will watch the training videos in the evening when all personnel are present. Ms. Johnson will send Licensing verification of the training's completion. In the future, Ms. Johnson is going to create a checklist for all personnel to ensure their trainings remain up-to-date.
Regulation Description
Infection control. Personnel obtain infection control training at least every 12 months.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-24
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The facility does not have a qualified Director. There has not been a qualified Director at the facility since 7/1/2025.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: Yes
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
There is no acceptable plan of correction. This is a repeated non-compliance since it is the fifth time to be a non-compliance in 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
2026-04-21
RatiosNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed 18 children and 1 staff member during the visit. Two of the children were infants.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson sent four children home and called one staff member to join her at the facility. This ensured Ms. Johnson was in ratio. In the future, Ms. Johnson plans to hire a new staff member and have one staff member come in early. Ms. Johnson will communicate with parents if the center is at their max teacher to child ratio.
Regulation Description
Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-21
Inappropriate sleep environmentNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed an infant asleep in a car seat.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson removed the infant from the car seat. The infant woke up at that time and was placed in a bouncer. In the future, Ms. Johnson will remove infants from their car seats immediately upon their arrival to the facility.
Regulation Description
When an infant arrives asleep, the infant is immediately moved to appropriate rest equipment.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-21
Inappropriate sleep environmentNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed an infant asleep in a car seat with a throw blanket on top of them. This is a second noncompliance.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson removed the infant from the car seat and left the blanket in the car seat. In the future, Ms. Johnson will remove blankets placed on infants immediately upon the infants' arrival to the facility.
Regulation Description
Covers, including blankets, are prohibited.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-21
Pest controlNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed ants crawling on a desk near the playground entrance door.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: Yes
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
During the visit, Ms. Johnson cleaned up the area and ensured there were no more ants present in the facility. In the future, Ms. Johnson will ensure all outside toys are inspected and cleaned prior to being brought into the facility.
Regulation Description
The facility is free of pests, such as rodents and insects. Safe, effective measures minimize the presence and protect against the entry of pests.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-04-21
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:

  • Physical environment checklist was conducted on 1/16/2026.

Inspections

Fire Drill Date

4/15/2026

Smoke Detector Test Date

4/21/2026

Tornado Drill Date

2/6/2026

Carbon Monoxide Test Date

4/21/2026

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

12/23/2025

Physical Environment Checklist Completion Date

1/16/2026

Annual Insurance Expiration Date

-

Exception Declared Date

10/2/2025

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