Licensing specialists monitor child care programs and provide resources. Parents can reach out to them if they have concerns regarding their child's programs.
Taylor Henton
(405) 200-7613
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
2025-01-14
Visit Type
Full
Purpose of Visit
Periodic
38 of 39
Areas in compliance
Non Compliances Observed:
Licensing observed 1 personnel to have been employed over 12 months to not have maintained a current PDL within 12 months of expiration.
Personnel job positions are not listed correctly on the Direct Care Organization, therefore the program is not maintaining all items listed on the Direct Care Facility Handbook.
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
2024-03-12
Allegation Findings
Substantiated
Complaint:
Personnel- Director was observed yelling at a staff member in front of children.
Plan to Correct
"Prior to DHS notifying us of said complaint, Sunbeam learned of concerns that a staff member's interactions with another staff member did not demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior that ensured children's health and safety. Sunbeam investigated and swiftly terminated employment with the staff member concerned. The staff member was no longer employed with Sunbeam with DHS notified Sunbeam of their complaint."
Regulation Description
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) - demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;
Complaint:
Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Ratios- A staff member stepped out of the classroom, this left the classroom out of ratio.
Plan to Correct
"Ratio policies were reiterated and clarified with all teachers. Teachers were reminded of protocols for notifying management on duty if a teacher needs to step out of the classroom for any reason. Management will respond quickly to all requests to help ensure DHS Ratios will be met at all times".
Regulation Description
340:110-3-286(a) - 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.
Complaint Date
2024-02-06
Allegation Findings
Determined During Course of Investigation
Complaint:
Reporting- Program did not notify licensing of early closure due to a power outage.
Plan to Correct
"Added DHS reporting to Program Information sheet which is posted at the front desk. Oklahoma Human Services Licensing Requirements for Child Care Programs page 13 has been printed and placed behind the Program Information sheet to reference 340:110-3-280. Per the Program Information sheet, the following information is listed. Harbison EEC will notify DHS no later than the next business day of any unscheduled temporary/permanent program closures or relocation. We have added this information to our program information form which is posted at the front desk along with phone numbers of DHS and our licensing specialists. DHS REPORTING Gas odor/leak, Fire, Carbon Monoxide exposure, or Anything to do with utilities or building closures; A child injury requiring emergency medical attention; Any disease or illness requiring prompt local or Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) notification; In addition to reporting any reason related to 340:110-3-280. Reporting (DHS guidelines) Contact Taylor, Jenna, or Oklahoma Department of Human Services within the same business day." See file cabinet.
Regulation Description
340:110-3-280(a)(1)(I) - an unscheduled temporary or permanent program closure or relocation;
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/
