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KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER

505 12TH AVE SE, Norman OK 73071 · License #K830002470 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 78 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr5-Star programLast inspected May 29, 2026
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Director
Jessica Nelson
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Address
505 12TH AVE SE, Norman OK 73071 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Debbie Edmondson · (405) 623-0846

Hours

Mon6:00AM - 6:00PM
Tue6:00AM - 6:00PM
Wed6:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu6:00AM - 6:00PM
Fri6:00AM - 6:00PM
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 78 children
22
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
14
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.6
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
May 29, 2026 — Full - Periodic
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    Evacuation routes. A floor plan with primary and secondary evacuation routes from the classroom(s) is posted. Routes are not combined with other posted items, except for program information, emergency numbers, and locations of first aid kits, emergency supply kits, and fire extinguishers, per (1) and (2) of this subsection. Items are paper only.

    In the 2 & older the evacuation route was not posted.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

  • 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.

    There is one staff member who has an expired PDL since 4/9/26.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

  • Violation

    Weekly lesson plans. Lesson plans provide varying daily activities by including diverse topics, projects, or ideas influenced by children's curiosity and interests.

    The lesson plans posted in the 2 and up classroom was dated 5/1 to 5/15.

    Corrected by May 29, 2026

  • Violation

    Thermometers are clearly visible in each refrigerator and freezer used for children's food unless equipped with functioning built-in thermometers.

    The thermometer in the kitchen was not working so could not verify the correct temperature. There was no thermometer in the infant classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

  • Violation

    Cleanliness and sanitation. Cleanliness and sanitation requirements are met, per OAC 340:110-3-304.

    Crayon marks are present on the dramatic play toys in the 2 and older classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

  • Violation

    Type and quantity. Equipment is:

    In the 2 and older classroom there were no books for the children to look at and not enough blocks for the amount of children in the classroom.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

  • Violation

    Condition. Equipment is:

    The little couch for children in the 2's and up room had rips in the seating area.

    Corrected by May 29, 2026

  • Violation

    clean and sanitary, per OAC 340:110-3-304.

    In the classroom the toys were observed to be soiled with dirt and needing to be cleaned.

    Corrected by Jun 5, 2026

Mar 24, 2026 — Full - Other
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    Program self-reported a child was left outside without a teacher on 3/23

Feb 13, 2026 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 11, 2026 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2026 — Partial - Follow Up
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Three teachers do not have evidence of having renewed their CPR/FA certifications.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Multiple classrooms lack play equipment quantity and variety in art and dramatic play.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Last completed 12/27/24.

Jan 7, 2026 — Full - Periodic
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Last completed 12/27/24.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Parent permission forms for all diaper rash creams located in the center cannot be verified on premises today.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Multiple classrooms lack play equipment quantity and variety in art & dramatic play.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Two diaper rash creames located in the ones classroom was not labeled with child's name

  • Violation

    Violation

    Three light sensor outlets in three different classrooms had electrical components exposed (4's classroom, ones and older classroom, and all 1 classroom).

  • Violation

    Violation

    Diaper rash cream was accessible in two classrooms with unlocked cabinets under the diaper changing table (ones and older classroom & all 1 classroom)

  • Violation

    Violation

    Three teachers does not evidence of having renewed their CPR/FA certification.

Sep 23, 2025 — Full - Periodic
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    Program does not have a currently have a director.

May 9, 2025 — Full - Complaint
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    Licensing observed a non-compliance for the director not having current director credentials.

Jan 22, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 25, 2024 — Full - Periodic
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    Licensing observed bottles not labeled with the child's full name.

May 24, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 19, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 28, 2023 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 14, 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 May 29, 2026 inspection noted: “In the 2 & older the evacuation route was not posted.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Mar 24, 2026 inspection noted: “Program self-reported a child was left outside without a teacher on 3/23” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 13, 2026 inspection noted: “Three teachers do not have evidence of having renewed their CPR/FA certifications.” — what has changed since then?

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