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KINDERCARE #974

1205 WEST BOYD ST., Norman OK 73069 · License #K830004322 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 120 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr5-Star programLast inspected Jun 30, 2026
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Contact

Director
Whitney Brown
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Address
1205 WEST BOYD ST., Norman OK 73069 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Serena Shoemaker · (405) 694-1339

Hours

Mon6:30AM - 6:30PM
Tue6:30AM - 6:30PM
Wed6:30AM - 6:30PM
Thu6:30AM - 6:30PM
Fri6:30AM - 6:30PM
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+)
  • 5-Star quality rating
  • Accepts DHS subsidy
  • Licensed for 120 children
36
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
34
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.1
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
Jun 30, 2026 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 29, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2026 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 13, 2026 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 20, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 15, 2025 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 10, 2025 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 2, 2025 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 15, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 21, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 13, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 7, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 24, 2025 — Partial - Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Director. The program employs an individual who meets these position specific requirements.

    No qualifying director currently employed as of 4/10/25.

    Corrected by May 12, 2025

Mar 17, 2025 — Full - Periodic
9 violations cited · view state record
9 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Poster/tape glue and crayon marks on walls and shelving in 5 classrooms; sinks in school age classroom had built-up soap residue inside bowl, balancing beam in toddler room had dirty residue, chairs in toddler room had white residue.

  • Violation

    Violation

    1 trike has a broken seat; 1 plastic trike has quarter-sized hole in handle bar; 1 yellow scooter has missing platform.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Paper towels were not available in school age classroom

  • Violation

    Violation

    Lesson plans for this week were not posted in school age, 4 year old and older, and both 2 year old and older classrooms.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher employed longer than 12 months has an expired PDL certificate as of February.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Fire extinguishers expired 2/28/25 and have not been retagged.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Impact material under large outdoor play structure slide is about 1 inch depth.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher was verified as a Master Teacher and does not qualify, director position listed twice.

  • Violation

    Violation

    SERIOUS: Self-reported incident occurred on 3/14/25 involving a school age child sleeping inside classroom for 10-15 minutes while the rest of the classroom was outside at recess.

Mar 6, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher employed longer than 90 days obtained unapproved Pediatric CPR/FA.

Feb 20, 2025 — Partial - Complaint
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher employed longer than 90 days obtained unapproved Pediatric CPR/FA.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Director does not have a current Oklahoma Director's Credential (application submitted on 1/15/25).

  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher has an expired PDL certificate as of 8/9/24; another teacher has an expired PDL certificate as of 7/9/24 (documented on 7/24/24, 11/8/24, & 1/23/25 - Repeated).

  • Violation

    Violation

    Exit route between 2's classrooms leading to the egress door was blocked by a large mobile shelf.

Jan 23, 2025 — Full - Follow Up
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Toddler teacher was observed stating, "I told you to lay down on your cot! I'm tired of dealing with you!" when Licensing entered the classroom.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Exit route between the 2's classrooms leading to the egress door was blocked by a large mobile shelf; exit route in 3's classroom to egress door was blocked by large red bulletin board paper roll; windows in classroom do not open.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One teacher has an expired PDL certificate; Another teacher has an expired PDL certificate that is a repeated non-compliance (documented on 7/24/24, 11/8/24, and today).

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member present today has incomplete/closed background results.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Director does not have a director's credential.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Eight staff members have expired CPR/FA certification.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Three staff members employed longer than 90 days do not have evidence of having obtained ELCCT.

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Apr 24, 2025 inspection noted: “No qualifying director currently employed as of 4/10/25.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 17, 2025 inspection noted: “Poster/tape glue and crayon marks on walls and shelving in 5 classrooms; sinks in school age classroom had built-up soap residue inside bowl, balancing beam in…” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Mar 6, 2025 inspection noted: “One teacher employed longer than 90 days obtained unapproved Pediatric CPR/FA.” — what has changed since then?

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