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ONWARD DAYCARE CENTER
505 N MCKENNA, Poteau OK 74953 · License #K830057996 · Child Care Center
Licensed
Capacity 60 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr3-Star programLast inspected Jun 3, 2026
Contact
- Director
- Samantha Galetka
- Phone
- (918) 647-4196
- terri_lcys@yahoo.com
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 505 N MCKENNA, Poteau OK 74953 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Cristy Hollan · (405) 982-1878
Hours
Mon7:00AM - 5:30PM
Tue7:00AM - 5:30PM
Wed7:00AM - 5:30PM
Thu7:00AM - 5:30PM
Fri7:00AM - 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+)
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts DHS subsidy
- Licensed for 60 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrThis facility
0.4
Oklahoma average
0.3
Inspection history & violations
Source: Oklahoma Human ServicesJun 3, 2026 — Full - Permit
Apr 6, 2026 — Full - Permit
Feb 6, 2026 — Full - Permit
Dec 12, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
Dec 11, 2025 — Full - Permit
- Serious
Infants sleep in cribs or play yards that meet the requirements per OAC 340:110-3-302(b), with the sides fully raised and secured.
2 infants were sleeping on inappropriate rest equipment (cots)
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
- Serious
Covers, including blankets, are prohibited.
2 infants were covered with blankets on rest equipment.
Corrected by Dec 11, 2025
Oct 2, 2025 — Full - Permit
Aug 5, 2025 — Full - Application
- Violation
begins at ground level;
A portion of the fence and gate have space large enough for a child to fit under.
Corrected by Aug 8, 2025
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Dec 11, 2025 inspection noted: “2 infants were sleeping on inappropriate rest equipment (cots)” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Aug 5, 2025 inspection noted: “A portion of the fence and gate have space large enough for a child to fit under.” — what has changed since then?
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