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CHILD CARE CENTER - K830055895

MORNING STAR CHILDCARE LLC

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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, 1-year-olds, and 2-year-olds, only4:1, one infant
3-year-olds and older7:1, two 3 year olds

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
Emergency PreparednessCompliant
ReportingCompliant
Posted records and documentationCompliant
Personnel and non-personnel records and documentationCompliant
Child records and documentationCompliant
Background InvestigationsCompliant
Prohibited individualsCompliant
Support PersonnelCompliant
Other personnel and non-personnelCompliant
Licensed capacityCompliant
Ratios and group sizesCompliant
SupervisionCompliant
Discipline and behavior guidanceCompliant
Learning program principlesCompliant
Higher risk activitiesCompliant
Water activitiesCompliant
AnimalsCompliant
Parent communication and family engagementCompliant
Health protection and disease controlCompliant
MedicationCompliant
Rest timeCompliant
Diapering and toiletingCompliant
NutritionCompliant
Food ServiceCompliant
FacilityCompliant
HazardsCompliant
TransportationCompliant
Addendum requirements for child care centersCompliant
GeneralNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Records and documents could not be promptly provided to Licensing during today's visit.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will provide the staff in charge with a key, facilitating access to Licensing in the future.
Regulation Description
General. Records and documents may have additional information in other Sections. Items are provided promptly to Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS) staff, on request, and are available to parents and personnel, unless requirements specifically state otherwise.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-11-03
Compliance fileNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The program’s compliance file does not include a copy of their last visit summary.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program has requested for printed copies to be mailed to the program, ensuring they will have it available to post.
Regulation Description
Compliance file. Items are originals or copies and are maintained together, with the most recent on top and all child identifying information removed. The compliance file includes items within the last 120 calendar days, at a minimum, from the date on the document or the investigation completion date on the form, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The compliance file only contains:
Plan to Correct Date
2026-11-03
Physical environment checklistNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing could not verify a completed Physical Environment Checklist within the last 12 months.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will provide the staff in charge with a key, facilitating access to Licensing in the future.
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
2026-11-20
CPR and first aidNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
None of the personnel present were able to provide Licensing with a current CPR/FA certification.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: Yes
Plan to Correct
The program will ensure all staff completes their CPR/FA certification as soon as possible and will maintain a calendar, accessible to all staff, with all future expiration dates, to ensure they are keeping track of their credentials.
Regulation Description
At all times, at least one personnel with current CPR and first aid certification is present with children:
Plan to Correct Date
2026-11-03
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The program's director does not have a current Oklahoma Director's Credential level Bronze or higher.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will ensure the director submits for renewal of their ODC as soon as possible and will maintain a calendar, accessible to all staff, with all future expiration dates, to ensure they are keeping track of their credentials.
Regulation Description
has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;
Plan to Correct Date
2026-01-20
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Two of the program's Master Teachers do not have a current PDL Level 4 or higher.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will ensure all staff submits for renewal of their PDL as soon as possible and will maintain a calendar, accessible to all staff, with all future expiration dates, to ensure they are keeping track of their credentials.
Regulation Description
have a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder of Level 4 or higher.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-01-20
Position specific professional developmentNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Two of the program's Master Teachers do not have a current CPR/FA certification.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will ensure all staff completes their CPR/FA certification as soon as possible and will maintain a calendar, accessible to all staff, with all future expiration dates, to ensure they are keeping track of their credentials.
Regulation Description
Position specific professional development. Master teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC 340:110-3-284(d). Master teachers obtain the certification within three months.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-11-20
Exits and gatesNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The gate at the playground fence remains broken off the hinges. The gate cannot be closed while children are playing.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
Yes
Numerous: No
Repeated: Yes
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program continues to be in non-compliance without an acceptable plan of correction.
Regulation Description
gates are kept closed when children are playing outside.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-10-20
EvaluateNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing could not verify a completed Equipment Inventory within the last 12 months.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will provide the staff in charge with a key, facilitating access to Licensing in the future.
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
2026-11-20
GeneralNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Licensing observed the bathrooms to have a strong urine smell.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The program will to do smaller, more frequent cleaning stops after each time the children use the restroom.
Regulation Description
The facility and vehicles are clean, sanitary, and free of clutter and litter, including paper accumulation. The facility and equipment have accumulations of no dust, dirt, soil, food particle, or other debris accumulation.
Plan to Correct Date
2026-10-21
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:

  • The program has securely attached the door that was previously loose.

Inspections

Fire Drill Date

9/14/2026

Smoke Detector Test Date

9/14/2026

Tornado Drill Date

9/14/2026

Carbon Monoxide Test Date

9/14/2026

Fire Extinguisher Expiration Date

5/30/2027

Fire Inspection Date

6/20/2025

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

Yes

Health Inspection Date

12/15/2025

Equipment Inventory Completion Date

8/21/2025

Physical Environment Checklist Completion Date

8/21/2025

Annual Insurance Expiration Date

-

Exception Declared Date

10/8/2024

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Oklahoma City, OK 73105

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  405-521-3561 - or -
  405-522-5050 (option 1)
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  800-522-3511
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