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Areas in compliance
Requirement Description
C
NC
NR
Other business, shared facility, and collaborations
Policy
Reporting
General records and documentation
Posted records and documentation
Program records and documentation
Personnel and non-personnel records and documentation
Child records and documentation
Prohibited individuals
Support Personnel
Other personnel and non-personnel
Licensed capacity
Ratios and group sizes
Supervision
Discipline and behavior guidance
Learning program principles
Higher risk activities
Water activities
Animals
Parent communication and family engagement
Health protection and disease control
Medication
Rest time
Diapering and toileting
Nutrition
Food Service
Facility
Equipment
Cleanliness and sanitation
Transportation
Addendum requirements for child care centers
Fire inspections
Non Compliance Observed
The program does not have an approved fire inspection; an inspection was conducted in June of 2023 but was not approved. The last approved inspection is dated 8/03/21.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Program will contact the fire department early next week to request an inspection. A copy of the completed inspection will be submitted to licensing. Director will ensure a new fire inspection is completed every two years.
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
2024-01-16
Fire extinguishers and automatic sprinkler systems
Non Compliance Observed
The three fire extinguishers for the program have not been inspected and tagged within the past 12 months; expired 5/30/2023.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The servicing company was contacted during the visit and an appointment date for inspection is pending; will submit documentation of new tag date to licensing. Program will ensure fire extinguishers are serviced annually.
Regulation Description
inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.
Plan to Correct Date
2024-01-15
Required individuals
Non Compliance Observed
A teacher re-employed by the program on 10/23/23 does not have a background check that is complete or in process; the status is incomplete/closed.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
A new request was submitted during the visit, and the person now has a status of in process. Program will follow up on the status of background checks on an ongoing basis.
Regulation Description
Required individuals. Background investigations are required, per Section 401 et seq. of Title 10 of the Oklahoma Statutes (10 O.S. §§ 401 et seq.), Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act (Licensing Act), unless an exception per (3) of this subsection applies for:
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-21
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
Non Compliance Observed
One teacher employed past 12 months does not have a current OPDL certificate; this expired 8/26/23.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The teacher will submit a PDL renewal application by the 12/31/23, and the program will ensure PDLs remain current.
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
2024-02-15
Position specific qualifications
Non Compliance Observed
The program does not have a qualified director; the acting director for the program has not obtained the Oklahoma Director's Credential - bronze level or higher.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The acting director stated that she applied for the director's credential about a month ago; she will keep licensing informed of the status of the approval. The program will ensure a qualified director is in place as soon as possible.
Regulation Description
has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;
Plan to Correct Date
2024-01-15
Required master teachers
Non Compliance Observed
The program does not have a qualified master teacher employed at this time; one master teacher is required for capacity of 35 children.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The acting director has a current OPDL certificate of Level 2; she submitted her CDA credential to CECPD on 8/15/23 to obtain a Level 4 OPDL. She will contact CECPD to check on the status. The program will work to maintain a qualified master teacher at all times.
Regulation Description
Required master teachers. At least one master teacher is required for every 60 children of the licensed capacity. Only the required number of master teachers are required to meet all of the master teacher requirements. However, all master teachers meet cardio-pulmonary (CPR) and first aid certification requirements in (6) of this subsection.
Plan to Correct Date
2024-01-15
Use zones
Non Compliance Observed
The large wooden play structure does not have six feet of use zone space available for the perimeters of the tall yellow slide, yellow crawl-through tunnel, and climbing ladder.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
The impact material surface area will be extended to allow six feet for all perimeters of the required equipment; program will ensure any new equipment meets use zone requirements.
Regulation Description
more than 30 inches, extend at least six feet from the equipment perimeter in all directions, unless an exception in (B) of this subsection applies; and
Plan to Correct Date
2024-03-01
Toxic materials
Non Compliance Observed
There are 2 tubes of hydrocortisone, 2 tubes of antibiotic cream, and 1 jar of petroleum jelly located on the bottom shelf of the changing table in the boys bathroom in reach of children; there are also two containers of cleaning supplies on the wall ledge by the kitchen area that are in reach of children.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Hazards were removed from children's access during the visit, and all hazards will be kept out of reach of children.
Regulation Description
Toxic materials. Toxic materials, such as health and beauty aids, cleaning materials, and pesticides are inaccessible.
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-21
Hazards - Hazards - 3 years of age and younger
Non Compliance Observed
Cords connecting the TV to an electrical device are hanging low in reach of children where three year olds are present.
Numerous, Repeated, and/or Serious Non Compliance
No
Numerous: No
Repeated: No
Serious Non Compliance: No
Plan to Correct
Cords were taped behind the TV out of reach of children, and all cords will be inaccessible to children 3 years and younger.
Regulation Description
For 3-year-olds and younger, electrical device charging cords are inaccessible.
Plan to Correct Date
2023-12-21
Addendum requirements for day camps
Addendum requirements for drop-in programs
Addendum requirements for out-of-school time programs
Addendum requirements for part-day programs
Addendum requirements for programs for sick children
Areas of Improvement and corrections of non-compliance from previous visit:
Purchased new toys and center supplies with grant money.
Inspections
Fire Drill Date
11/13/2023
Smoke Detector Test Date
11/13/2023
Tornado Drill Date
11/13/2023
Carbon Monoxide Test Date
11/13/2023
Fire Extinguisher Expiration Date
5/31/2023
Fire Inspection Date
8/3/2021
Health inspection Required to be paid for by Oklahoma Human Services?
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/
