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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
3-year-olds and older25:3 3 @ 3 years 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
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
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
EquipmentCompliant
HazardsCompliant
Cleanliness and sanitationCompliant
TransportationCompliant
Addendum requirements for child care centersCompliant
Fire inspectionsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
The program has no documentation for a current fire inspection; the last fire inspection report on file is dated 1/11/2021.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Director will work to make contact with the fire department to obtain the most recent copy of the fire inspection. In the event this is not available a new inspection will be requested and conducted.
Regulation Description
Fire inspections. Inspections are conducted at least every two years by the local or state fire governmental authority having jurisdiction. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-22
CPR and first aidNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Director does not have current CPR/FA; expired 10/31/2023
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Director signed up for FA/CPR and will attend the class 12/9/23. Director will ensure FA/CPR stays up to date and current. Documentation of training will be submitted to licensing.
Regulation Description
At least the director and master teachers obtain CPR and first aid certifications as required, per OAC 340:110-3-284.1(b) and 340:110-3-284.2(b).
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-11
Continuing professional developmentNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Director has not obtained the required number of clock-hours to maintain a current Director's Credential; credential expired 11/16/23 and no training hours could be provided for the 12 months prior to this date.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Director will obtain the 30 hours of training required to renew her ODC, and will ensure training hours are complete within the dates listed on her ODC moving forward.
Regulation Description
The director obtains at least the required number of professional development clock-hours to maintain a current Oklahoma Director's Credential, per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential. However, informal professional development clock-hours are limited.
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-31
Position specific qualificationsNon-Compliant
Position specific professional developmentNon-Compliant
FencingNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Two wooden slats on west side of fence are broken with jagged edges present.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Program will replace the slats. The fence will be maintained in good repair.
Regulation Description
is maintained in a good condition, such as stable, secure, and upright.
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-15
Use zonesNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Two new multi-axis swings (one blue; one black) do not extend six feet plus the length of the chain on the sides; swing set frames and other frames are impeding the areas.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Program will remove the swing from the playground.
Regulation Description
for multi-axis swings, such as tire swings with circular motion, extend six feet plus the length of the chain in every direction from the midpoint. At least a 30-inch clearance between a fully extended tire swing seat and the support structure is required.
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-15
Impact-absorbing materialsNon-Compliant
Non Compliance Observed
Large amount of new outdoor play equipment does not have impact-absorbing material in place, as follows - metal swing set with two single-axis swings; metal activity set one single-axis swing and one double axis swing (blue), monkey bars taller than four feet, and two pull-up bars taller than four feet; free-standing metal monkey bar apparatus; wooden activity set with two single-axis swings, rope climber taller than four feet - only grass and firm dirt are in these areas.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Plan to Correct
Impact material will be maintain for all required equipment and maintained at a depth of 6 inches.
Regulation Description
Impact-absorbing materials. Impact-absorbing materials:
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-22
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:

  • Large amount of outdoor and indoor equipment; new large outdoor play equipment.

Inspections

Fire Drill Date

11/29/2023

Smoke Detector Test Date

11/29/2023

Tornado Drill Date

11/29/2023

Carbon Monoxide Test Date

-

Fire Extinguisher Expiration Date

5/31/2023

Fire Inspection Date

1/11/2021

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

Yes

Health Inspection Date

11/9/2021

Equipment Inventory Completion Date

-

Physical Environment Checklist Completion Date

-

Annual Insurance Expiration Date

3/17/2024

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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