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SCUS HEAD START CARL ALBERT STATE COLLEGE

1507 SOUTH MCKENNA ST, Poteau OK 74953 · License #K830055794 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 42 childrenAges 0 mo – 4 yr4-Star programLast inspected May 8, 2026
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Director
Kimberly Hale
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Address
1507 SOUTH MCKENNA ST, Poteau OK 74953 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Cristy Hollan · (405) 982-1878

Hours

Mon7:45AM - 2:30PM
Tue7:45AM - 2:30PM
Wed7:45AM - 2:30PM
Thu7:45AM - 2:30PM
Fri7:45AM - 2:30PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Year-roundDaytime

Ages served

Infants (0–11 mo)Toddlers (1 yr)2-year-olds3-year-olds4-year-olds
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept DHS subsidy
  • Licensed for 42 children
5
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
9
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.6
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
May 8, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 2, 2026 — Partial - Complaint
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 13, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 10, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 19, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 24, 2025 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 30, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 14, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 8, 2023 — Full - Periodic
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Violation

    Soft products, such as quilts, comforters, sheepskins, pillows, stuffed toys, and bumper pads are prohibited inside and on the side of infant rest equipment.

    blanket in crib with sleeping infant

    Corrected by Sep 8, 2023

  • Violation

    Food source. When catering services are used, food is obtained from an OSDH-licensed food service establishment.

    Program is purchasing meals for children from a Café in Arkansas.

    Corrected by Sep 15, 2023

  • Violation

    operable sinks with running water between 80 and 120 degrees Fahrenheit;

    All three the handwashing sinks in the bathroom used by the children do not have running hot water

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

  • Violation

    are maintained at a depth of at least six inches by replacing, leveling, or raking. In addition, rubber mulch, EWF, and any other loose-fill material tested by the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) complies with ASTM impact attenuation and EWF guidelines;

    Impact material is less than six inches under the slide.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

  • Violation

    of appropriate type and size meeting the age group and individual children's needs for physical, cognitive, emotional and social development; and

    Based on the Equipment Inventory completed 8/23/23 the program does not have enough equipment for two year old age group.

    Corrected by Sep 22, 2023

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Sep 8, 2023 inspection noted: “blanket in crib with sleeping infant” — what has changed since then?

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