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GRACE CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
620 S PARK LANE, Altus OK 73521 · License #K830000229 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Christy Meli
- Phone
- (580) 482-6546
- Website
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- Address
- 620 S PARK LANE, Altus OK 73521 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Eryn Haley · (580) 318-7373
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 4-Star quality rating
- Accepts DHS subsidy
- Licensed for 75 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Oklahoma Human Services- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Jun 4, 2026 inspection noted: “Licensing observed pacifier with attachment in crib with an infant.” — what has changed since then?
- 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?
- 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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