NOBLE COUNTY YMCA

individuals with unsupervised access to children, prior to having access to children, unless an exception per (3) of the subsection applies;

One staff was left alone with children who had an incomplete background check.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

One staff who had incomplete background results was left alone with 8 children; therefore, she could not count in ratio.

Corrected by Jun 1, 2026

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 has been employed over 3 months and has not provided proof of CPR/1st aid certification.

Corrected by Feb 20, 2026

Directors are exempt from the Oklahoma Director's Credential requirement per OAC 340:110-3-284.1(b). However, directors obtain at least an Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate per OAC 340:110-3-284(b) and have:

Director does not have a current OPDL.

Corrected by Oct 17, 2025

Directors are exempt from the Oklahoma Director's Credential requirement per OAC 340:110-3-284.1(b). However, directors obtain at least an Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate per OAC 340:110-3-284(b) and have:

Staff named as the director does not have a current OPDL.

Corrected by Sep 19, 2025

are identified with the program or business entity name and phone number easily read by the public, unless using contracted transportation;

Program transportation vehicle is not identified with program business name or phone number.

Corrected by Jun 27, 2025

a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or Licensing approved equivalent and two years of full-time experience in an out-of-school time, educational, or child care setting;

Program does not have a qualified director.

Corrected by Aug 31, 2025

a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), or Licensing approved equivalent and two years of full-time experience in an out-of-school time, educational, or child care setting;

Program does not have a qualified director.

Corrected by Feb 28, 2025

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.

One staff member employed over 12 months has an expired PDL and did not resubmit in enough time to be maintained.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

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.

One teaching staff did not obtain the minimum required amount of hours of training to maintain their PDL.

Corrected by Oct 4, 2024

is at least 21 years of age;

Upon arrival, the staff in charge was not 21 years of age.

Corrected by Jan 31, 2024

Emergency numbers. The program posts emergency numbers. Item is paper only. Numbers include:

There are no emergency numbers posted in the facility.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

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.

There are no evacuation routes posted in the classroom.

Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

Requirements. Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) Publication No. 14-05, Licensing Requirements for Child Care Programs, is accessible.

There is no requirements book or QR code flyer on site at the facility that staff in charge is aware of

Corrected by Sep 29, 2023

education, such as writing repetitive sentences and homework; and

Licensing witnessed children writing sentences as punishment for talking out of turn while trying to do drills yesterday

Corrected by Sep 27, 2023