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GREAT PLAINS EARLY LEARNING CENTER

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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
4-year-olds and older10:1 with eight 4 year olds
2-year-olds and older8:1 with six 2 year olds, revert back to single ag
2-year-olds and older8:2 with two 2 year olds
Infants, 1-year-olds, and 2-year-olds, only5:2 with three infants
1-year-olds and older7:2 with one 2 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
Emergency PreparednessCompliant
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
Prohibited individualsCompliant
Teaching personnelCompliant
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
FacilityCompliant
Indoor and outdoor play areasCompliant
Cleanliness and sanitationCompliant
TransportationCompliant
Addendum requirements for child care centersCompliant
Oklahoma Professional Development LadderNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
One staff employed more than 12 months does not have a current OPDL. rh
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Staff did have her hours completed and submitted for her OPDL. In the future, staff will submit for their OPDL 30 - 45 days before they expire.
Regulation Description
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF – Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-03-14
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Director has been hired, but does not have a current bronze or higher ODC.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Director that was named has submitted for her ODC. In the future, Director will have a current bronze or higher ODC.
Regulation Description
has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;
Plan to Correct Date
2025-03-14
Position specific professional developmentNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Director that was hired on 1/6/2025 did not complete a compliance review in one month.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Director that was named will complete it as soon as possible .In the future, if a new Director is named, the compliance review will be completed within 30 days of hire.
Regulation Description
completes a DHS requirements compliance review form within one month;
Plan to Correct Date
2025-02-28
ThermometersNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
No thermometer in fridge in two year old classroom. No thermometer in fridge and freezer in three year old classroom.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Thermometers will be ordered today to put in missing areas. In the future, all fridge and freezers will have a thermometer in them.
Regulation Description
Thermometers are clearly visible in each refrigerator and freezer used for children's food unless equipped with functioning built-in thermometers.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-03-14
ConditionNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
One diaper changing pad in the two year old classroom has tears on it.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
New diaper changing pad will be ordered to replace the torn pad. In the future, all changing pads will be free of tears and will be in good condition.
Regulation Description
complete and in good working condition and repair, including no holes or tears; and
Plan to Correct Date
2025-02-14
GeneralNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Cabinet in bathroom in 3 year old classroom has a broken latch. Bleach all purpose cleaner and other counter cleaners are underneath this unlocked cabinet.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Cabinet will be fixed today. New latch will be in place. In the future, all cabinets will have a workable latch that will not allow children access to the items in the cabinet.
Regulation Description
The facility is free of hazards.
Plan to Correct Date
2025-02-21
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:

  • No non-compliance from previous visit.

Inspections

Fire Drill Date

1/31/2025

Smoke Detector Test Date

2/3/2025

Tornado Drill Date

1/16/2025

Carbon Monoxide Test Date

2/3/2025

Fire Extinguisher Expiration Date

12/31/2026

Fire Inspection Date

7/28/2023

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

Yes

Health Inspection Date

8/3/2023

Equipment Inventory Completion Date

7/31/2024

Physical Environment Checklist Completion Date

8/31/2024

Annual Insurance Expiration Date

11/1/2025

Exception Declared Date

-

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