Oklahoma ChildcareLicensing Requirements

Current OKDHS license posted visibly

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280

License reflects current capacity and age groups

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280

License renewal application submitted timely

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Inspection reports available for parent review

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Parent rights information posted

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OSBI background check completed for all staff

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National fingerprint check completed

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Director meets education/experience requirements

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-281.1

Lead teachers meet qualification requirements

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Pediatric CPR certification current for all staff

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284

First aid certification current for all staff

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284

Annual 12 clock hours professional development documented

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Child abuse recognition training completed

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Safe sleep training completed for infant caregivers

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-289

Food handler certification current for food service staff

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284

Health assessment and TB screening on file

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Medication administration training completed

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Fire drills conducted monthly and documented

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299

Tornado drills conducted monthly (March-August)

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Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly

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Full evacuation drill to alternate location annually

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299

Written emergency plan posted and accessible

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Tornado shelter location identified and marked

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Emergency contact numbers posted by phones

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Evacuation routes posted in each room

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First aid kit properly stocked and accessible

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298

Medication storage secure and procedures followed

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Handwashing procedures followed

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Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures

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Ill child exclusion policy implemented

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298

Hazardous materials stored securely out of reach

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290

Safe sleep practices followed (back to sleep, firm surface)

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Smoke and CO detectors functional

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Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement

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Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement

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Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate

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Facility clean and in good repair

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Temperature maintained at comfortable level

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Adequate lighting throughout facility

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Outdoor area fenced and secure

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Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284

Toddler ratio maintained (1:6, max group 12)

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Two-year-old ratio maintained (1:8, max group 16)

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Preschool ratio maintained (1:12-15)

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School-age ratio maintained (1:20, max group 40)

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Emergency contact forms complete for all children

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-286

Immunization records current (OSIIS or provider)

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Health information on file

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Children supervised at all times

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Reaching for the Stars rating posted (if participating)

Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280