Oklahoma childcare licensing requirements.
Ratios, group sizes, certifications, and drills for Oklahoma — per OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110). Bloomily tracks every one of them live, so the paperwork is ready before anyone asks.
Staff-to-child ratios in Oklahoma
| Age group | Ratio | Max group size |
|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 | 8 |
| one_year | 1:6 | 12 |
| two_year | 1:8 | 16 |
| three_year | 1:12 | 24 |
| four_year | 1:15 | 30 |
| School Age (5+ years) | 1:20 | 40 |
Per OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110). Ratios in Bloomily are computed live from real check-ins against these limits.
Required certifications
Oklahoma required 12 clock hours annual professional development
Renews every 12 months
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) background check and national fingerprint check per OAC 340:110-3-281
Renews every 60 months
Director qualifications per OAC 340:110-3-281.1 including education and experience requirements
Pediatric first aid certification required
Renews every 24 months
Oklahoma food handler certification for staff preparing food
Renews every 36 months
Lead teacher/group leader qualifications per OAC 340:110-3-281
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Training required for staff administering medication to children
Renews every 24 months
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history check required
Renews every 60 months
Infant and child CPR certification required per OAC 340:110-3-284
Renews every 24 months
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Renews every 36 months
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per OAC 340:110-3-289
Renews every 36 months
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Renews every 24 months
Drill requirements
| Drill | Frequency | Required |
|---|---|---|
| fire | monthly | Yes |
| lockdown | annually | Yes |
| shelter_in_place | annually | Yes |
| evacuation | annually | Yes |
| tornado | monthly | Yes |
Oklahoma OKDHS Pre-Inspection Checklist
- Current OKDHS license posted visibly
- License reflects current capacity and age groups
- License renewal application submitted timely
- Inspection reports available for parent review
- Parent rights information posted
- OSBI background check completed for all staff
- National fingerprint check completed
- Director meets education/experience requirements
- Lead teachers meet qualification requirements
- Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff
- First aid certification current for all staff
- Annual 12 clock hours professional development documented
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Ratios computed live from real check-ins, certifications flagged before they lapse, and inspection-ready reports one click away.