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THE LEARNING COVE, LLC.

  • Accepts Subsidy
  • Year Round
  • Daytime Hours

2 Star Level Program

Hours

Monday
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Tuesday
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Wednesday
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Thursday
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Friday
6:30AM - 6:00PM
Saturday
CLOSED
Sunday
CLOSED

Ages Accepted

  • Infants (0-11 months)
  • Toddlers (12-23 months; 1yr.)
  • Preschool (24-48 months; 2-4 yrs.)
  • School-age (5 years-older)

Total Capacity

90

Licensing

Monitoring Visits in the past 3 years

Oklahoma Human Services Licensing Specialist

Licensing specialists monitor child care programs and provide resources. Parents can reach out to them if they have concerns regarding their child's programs.
Emily Hollon
(405) 308-3126

Licensing History

Listed below are the non-compliances OBSERVED during a visit. The regulation, its description, the non-compliance observed according to the regulation and a plan of corrective action are all provided.
Visit Date
2025-06-04
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-04-23
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-04-08
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
3 of 3
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-04-07
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
5 of 5
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-02-26
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-02-06
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
3 of 3
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2025-01-23
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2024-12-12
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
37 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • One personnel with hire date of 09/09/2024 has not yet completed ELCCT training.
  • One potty chair had urine in it.
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Visit Date
2024-11-12
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2024-10-16
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2024-09-10
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
36 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Upon entering the classroom there was one child asleep on the floor.
  • One sink in the restroom did not have running hot water.
  • Last vehicle inspection documented at 04/19/2024
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Visit Date
2024-08-21
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
37 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • 2/1/2024 Fire inspection shows pending, program does not have a complete fire inspection at this time.
  • Three classrooms had lesson plans dated for the week of 08/12/24.
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Visit Date
2024-07-26
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Other
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2024-07-18
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
36 of 41
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • 2/1/2024 Fire Inspection is PENDING- with comments
  • One personnel has an expired PDL on 4/27/24.
  • Personnel hired on 3/11/2024 does not have ELCCT completed at this time.
  • Personnel hired on 3/11/24 does not have CPR/FA certification.
  • Tornado drill was not conducted in June, last documented tornado drill 5/22/24.
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Visit Date
2024-06-04
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
31 of 38
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Three personnel do not have CHRR submitted.
  • Last approve fire inspection- 6/2021.
  • One potty chair in 1yr and 2yrs has dried urine in basin.
  • Glass cleaner and bleach spray accessible under sink in 1yr lock not in use.
  • One personnel with expired PDL 4/27/24.
  • One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have ELCCT.
  • One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have current CPR/FA.
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Visit Date
2024-04-23
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
36 of 40
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • One potty chair in 2 and over classroom has dried urine in the restroom.
  • Program last received an approved Fire inspection on 6/29/21 due to fire codes from Church that shares fire box.
  • Personnel with hire date of 9/25/23 has no ELCCT on OPDR
  • One personnel showing as Self-reported on OPDR.
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Visit Date
2024-02-01
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Follow Up
5 of 8
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Personnel with expired PDL.
  • Two personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 have not completed ELCCT.
  • Fire inspection last conducted on 6/29/21.
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Visit Date
2024-01-31
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
33 of 37
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • One personnel has an expired PDL on 9/2022.
  • Two Personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 that have not yet completed ELCCT.
  • Fire inspection was last completed 6/29/21.
  • 4 infants asleep in bouncy seats upon arrival
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Visit Date
2024-01-08
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Follow Up
4 of 4
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2023-12-27
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
4 of 4
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2023-10-10
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
33 of 36
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Program is posting a purchased lesson plan that does not have a date only states Year B and Wk 1/2/3/4.
  • Fire Inspection last completed on 6/29/21.
  • 2 bottles in the toddler room do not have a name on the bottle.
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Visit Date
2023-09-05
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
3 of 3
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2023-06-14
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Complaint
39 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2023-03-17
Visit Type
Partial
Purpose of Visit
Follow Up
6 of 6
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
None
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Visit Date
2023-03-16
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
35 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Both restrooms across from 2 year old classroom have hazards under sink; toilet bowl cleaner and glass cleaner.
  • Upon arrival: one 2yr and up classroom had 10 children (6-2yr olds) and one teacher.
  • One classroom 2yr and up did not have evacuation plan posted.
  • Cots in the toddler room are not labeled or individualized.
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Visit Date
2022-10-05
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
43 of 44
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
  • Drill not recorded when completed. Last documented drill was 8/11/2022.
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Substantiated Complaint Summary

Since 2023-06-13
Any complaint investigation that rises to the level of abuse/neglect is referred to Oklahoma Human Services Child Welfare Services for screening and investigation. All other complaint allegations are investigated by Oklahoma Child Care Services. Only substantiated complaints are available for viewing online.

Complaint Date

2025-04-07

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Diaper changing - frequency

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Daily Records - Infants and 1yr old daily records - not documenting diaper changes

Complaint Date

2023-12-29

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down.

Complaint:

Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.

Complaint Date

2023-12-29

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child spanked by teacher

Complaint:

Rest time- Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child's head covered with blanket.

Complaint Date

2023-12-29

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child is spanked by child care personnel

Complaint:

Rest Time-Restriction- Covered heads and faces- Children laying in beds with their blankets covering their heads

Complaint:

Reporting- Child Abuse and Neglect -personnel failed to report suspected abuse.

Complaint Date

2023-12-28

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Behavior and Guidance/Discipline - SERIOUS - Inappropriate discipline - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time.

Complaint:

Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.

Complaint Date

2023-12-28

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by personnel.

Complaint:

Rest time-Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child had blanket pulled over head

Complaint Date

2023-12-27

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down.

Complaint:

Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children.

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting- suspected child abuse or neglect.

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Parent Communication-Access to facility used by children

Complaint Date

2023-12-27

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time.

Complaint:

Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children's heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting- suspected child abuse and neglect.

Complaint Date

2023-12-27

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by childcare teacher.

Complaint Date

2023-06-14

Allegation Findings

Determined During Course of Investigation

Complaint:

Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Program Records- Personnel Attendance- arrival and departure times not documented. for at least 12months.

Complaint Date

2023-06-13

Allegation Findings

Substantiated

Complaint:

Behavior and Guidance-Inappropriate discipline- restraining (Serious)

Reach out to this provider

Keina "Brooke" Dodd
Director
(580) 223-0163
thelearningcove.ok@att.net
2015 W. BROADWAY STE. 18
ARDMORE, OK 73401
Subsidy Contract Number: 29496

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2400 N Lincoln Boulevard

Oklahoma City, OK 73105

To contact Child Care Services:
  405-521-3561 - or -
  405-522-5050 (option 1)
To report abuse or neglect:
  800-522-3511
To apply for child care benefits: https://www.okdhslive.org/

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