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GRACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

620 S PARK LANE, Altus OK 73521 · License #K830000229 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 75 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr4-Star programLast inspected Jun 5, 2026
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Director
Christy Meli
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Address
620 S PARK LANE, Altus OK 73521 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Eryn Haley · (580) 318-7373

Hours

Mon6:30AM - 5:30PM
Tue6:30AM - 5:30PM
Wed6:30AM - 5:30PM
Thu6:30AM - 5:30PM
Fri6:30AM - 5:30PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Year-roundDaytime

Ages served

Infants (0–11 mo)Toddlers (1 yr)2-year-olds3-year-olds4-year-oldsSchool-age (5+)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts DHS subsidy
  • Licensed for 75 children
10
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
Jun 5, 2026 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 4, 2026 — Full - Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Serious

    Only pacifiers without attachments to them are in rest equipment with infants, when used.

    Licensing observed pacifier with attachment in crib with an infant.

    Corrected by Jun 4, 2026

Mar 10, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 13, 2025 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90-calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.

    Four staff with hire dates of 6/30/2025, 7/21/2025, 1/24/2025, and 6/12/2025 did not have ELCCT training.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2025

  • Violation

    Position specific professional development. Teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC 340:110-3-284(d). Teachers obtain the certification within three months.

    One staff CPR First Aid certification expired 7/31/2025. Five staff with hire dates of 11/18/2024, 5/21/2025, 6/30/2025, 1/24/2025, and 6/12/2025 did not have CPR First Aid certifications.

    Corrected by Dec 31, 2025

Aug 26, 2025 — Partial - Other
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 4, 2025 — Partial - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 9, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 8, 2025 — Full - Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Serious

    When an infant falls asleep in equipment other than appropriate rest equipment, the infant is immediately moved to appropriate rest equipment.

    Licensing observed infant asleep in swing, staff stated child was asleep and in swing for at least 10 minutes.

    Corrected by Jul 8, 2025

Apr 15, 2025 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Parents complete DHS forms every 12 months regarding insurance liability and the compliance file. Forms are maintained at the facility. ¢ 6

    Licensing observed no complete Compliance File Notification forms for children.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

  • Violation

    Medication permission. Signed parent permission for each medication is obtained, prior to administration, on an OKDHS or program form containing the same information.

    Licensing observed no signed medication permission for diaper creams.

    Corrected by Apr 22, 2025

Dec 4, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 5, 2024 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 8, 2024 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 13, 2024 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications.

    CPR and first aid certifications expired for 4 staff (KC, JG, DL, TT)

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2024

  • Violation

    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.

    Five staff do not have a current PDL: MB, TC, HG, TT, SL.

    Corrected by Aug 31, 2024

May 8, 2024 — Partial - STARS
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 29, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 25, 2023 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    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.

    Three staff has expired PDL

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2023

  • Violation

    Teaching personnel obtain at least the required number of professional development clock-hours to maintain a current OPDL certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. However, informal professional development clock-hours are limited.

    Three staff have not completed professional development to maintain current PDL

    Corrected by Nov 25, 2023

Sep 20, 2023 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 4, 2026 inspection noted: “Licensing observed pacifier with attachment in crib with an infant.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Nov 13, 2025 inspection noted: “Four staff with hire dates of 6/30/2025, 7/21/2025, 1/24/2025, and 6/12/2025 did not have ELCCT training.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jul 8, 2025 inspection noted: “Licensing observed infant asleep in swing, staff stated child was asleep and in swing for at least 10 minutes.” — what has changed since then?

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