Plan to Correct

Per the Notice to Comply dated 2/25/26: The Program will maintain a minimum of two qualified teaching staff members physically present with children at all times, regardless of daily attendance numbers. All teaching staff will be retrained on Oklahoma DHS Licensing staff-child ratio requirements, including the requirement that ratios being maintained at all times. Training will be completed by 3/20/26. Supervisor will conduct random ratio monitoring checks daily for 30 days to ensure ongoing compliance. Failure to maintain ratio will result in discipline in accordance with Cherokee Nation Policies. A coverage plan has been implemented, a floating substitute has been hired to ensure staff/child ratio is being maintained 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.

Plan to Correct

Per the Notice to Comply dated 2/25/26: All teaching staff will be retrained on Active Supervision practices, including maintaining sight and sound supervision at all times. Training will be completed by 3/20/26. Supervision expectations will be reviewed monthly during supervisor monthly staff meetings as a part of ongoing compliance. Failure to maintain Supervision will result in discipline in accordance with Cherokee Nation Policies.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Plan to Correct

Per the Notice to Comply dated 2/25/26: Licensing Director will strictly follow DHS reporting requirements as outlined in DHS licensing requirement, including reporting child injuries requiring emergency medical attention within the mandated period. Failure to report will result in discipline in accordance with Cherokee Nation Policies.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-280(a)(1)(N) - a child injury requiring emergency medical attention; and

Plan to Correct

Install alarms on all classroom exit doors. At least one staff member is always engaging with the children. Complete daily logs at nap time. All staff complete Active Supervision Training. All staff complete Classroom Management training. All staff complete Chaotic to Calm: Managing Stress in the Classroom training. Record Accountability count after every transition.

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.

Plan to Correct

Install alarms on all classroom exit doors. At least one staff member is always engaging with the children. Complete daily logs at nap time. All staff complete Active Supervision Training. All staff complete Classroom Management training. All staff complete Chaotic to Calm: Managing Stress in the Classroom training. Record Accountability count after every transition.

Regulation Description

340:110-3-291(a)(1) - Supervision. Personnel are required to supervise children constantly, including in the dressing areas, while maintaining the privacy of older children.