Oklahoma ChildcareLicensing Requirements
Stay compliant with Oklahoma OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110) regulations. Bloomily helps Oklahoma childcare centers manage staff ratios, certifications, and emergency drills — all in one platform.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
Required ratios for Oklahoma licensed childcare facilities
| Age Group | Staff : Children | Max Group Size |
|---|---|---|
Infants (0-12 months) Infants birth to 12 months | 1:4 | 8 children |
Young Toddlers (12-24 months) Toddlers 12-24 months | 1:6 | 12 children |
toddler Two year olds | 1:8 | 16 children |
Preschool (3-5 years) Three year olds | 1:12 | 24 children |
prek Four and five year olds | 1:15 | 30 children |
School Age (5+ years) School-age 6+ years | 1:20 | 40 children |
Bloomily automatically monitors staff-to-child ratios in real-time and alerts you when you're approaching limits.
Required Certifications
Certifications required for Oklahoma childcare staff
Annual Training (12 hours)
Oklahoma required 12 clock hours annual professional development
Background Check (Oklahoma)
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) background check and national fingerprint check per OAC 340:110-3-281
Director Qualifications (Oklahoma)
Director qualifications per OAC 340:110-3-281.1 including education and experience requirements
First Aid (Oklahoma)
Pediatric first aid certification required
Food Handler Certification (Oklahoma)
Oklahoma food handler certification for staff preparing food
Lead Teacher Qualifications (Oklahoma)
Lead teacher/group leader qualifications per OAC 340:110-3-281
Mandated Reporter Training
California mandated reporter training for child abuse
Medication Administration Training (Oklahoma)
Training required for staff administering medication to children
OSBI Criminal History Check
Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation criminal history check required
Pediatric CPR (Oklahoma)
Infant and child CPR certification required per OAC 340:110-3-284
Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse (Oklahoma)
Training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Safe Sleep Training (Oklahoma)
Safe sleep training required for infant caregivers per OAC 340:110-3-289
Staff Health Assessment (Oklahoma)
Initial health assessment and TB risk assessment required
Bloomily tracks certification expiration dates and sends automated renewal reminders before they lapse.
Emergency Drill Requirements
Required safety drills for Oklahoma childcare facilities
Required Drills
Fire Drill
Monthly fire drills required, documented with date, time, and evacuation time
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Lockdown/Security
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice per year
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Evacuation
Full evacuation to alternate location annually
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Tornado/Severe Weather
Monthly tornado/severe weather drills required March-August (Tornado Alley)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Bloomily automatically schedules drills and tracks completion to ensure you never miss a requirement.
Pre-Inspection Checklist
50 items based on Oklahoma OKDHS Licensing Services for Child Care Facilities (OAC 340:110) 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
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280
Inspection reports available for parent review
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280
Parent rights information posted
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280
OSBI background check completed for all staff
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-281
National fingerprint check completed
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-281
Director meets education/experience requirements
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-281.1
Lead teachers meet qualification requirements
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-281
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
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Child abuse recognition training completed
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
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
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Medication administration training completed
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Fire drills conducted monthly and documented
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Tornado drills conducted monthly (March-August)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Lockdown/shelter-in-place drills twice yearly
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Full evacuation drill to alternate location annually
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Written emergency plan posted and accessible
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Tornado shelter location identified and marked
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Emergency contact numbers posted by phones
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
Evacuation routes posted in each room
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-299
First aid kit properly stocked and accessible
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298
Medication storage secure and procedures followed
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298
Handwashing procedures followed
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298
Diapering area sanitary with proper procedures
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-298
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)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-289
Smoke and CO detectors functional
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Indoor space meets 35 sq ft per child requirement
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Outdoor play area meets 75 sq ft per child requirement
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Playground equipment safe and age-appropriate
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Facility clean and in good repair
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Temperature maintained at comfortable level
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Adequate lighting throughout facility
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Outdoor area fenced and secure
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-290
Infant ratio maintained (1:4, max group 8)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Toddler ratio maintained (1:6, max group 12)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Two-year-old ratio maintained (1:8, max group 16)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Preschool ratio maintained (1:12-15)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
School-age ratio maintained (1:20, max group 40)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Emergency contact forms complete for all children
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-286
Immunization records current (OSIIS or provider)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-286
Health information on file
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-286
Children supervised at all times
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-284
Reaching for the Stars rating posted (if participating)
Ref: OAC 340:110-3-280
Track your Oklahoma compliance digitally
Bloomily keeps your checklist updated, tracks staff certifications, and alerts you before items expire.
Nearby State Requirements
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