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A BRIGHT START DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC

509 S MUSKOGEE AVE, Tahlequah OK 74464 ·  License #K830052874 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 50 children Ages 0 mo – 5 yr 4-Star program Last inspected Jun 12, 2026
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Director
Marissa Sierra
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Address
509 S MUSKOGEE AVE, Tahlequah OK 74464 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Sarah Adams · (405) 200-8708

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+)
  • 4-Star quality rating
  • Accepts DHS subsidy
  • Licensed for 50 children

Violations, past 3 yrs

16

From inspections (not complaints)

High-risk violations

0

Serious / high-risk non-compliance

Substantiated complaints

0

Published by Oklahoma DHS

Inspections, past 3 yrs

10

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
Jun 12, 2026 — Full - Periodic

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Feb 5, 2026 — Full - Periodic

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation
  • Violation

    conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained, per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

    The last equipment inventory was completed on 11/22/24.

    Corrected by Feb 12, 2026

Sep 9, 2025 — Full - Periodic

2 violations cited · view state record

2 violations
  • Violation

    Fire inspections. Inspections are conducted at least every two years by the local or state fire governmental authority having jurisdiction. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

    The last fire inspection was complete on 8/22/23.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Violation

    Parents complete DHS forms every 12 months regarding insurance liability and the compliance file. Forms are maintained at the facility. ¢ 6

    CCLS observed one compliance form that was expired.

    Corrected by Oct 31, 2025

May 15, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up

3 violations cited · view state record

3 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    The program does not currently have a qualified Director with a current Oklahoma Director's Credential.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT training.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The impact material under the dome measures to be 4 inches in depth, but is required to be 6 inches in depth.

May 14, 2025 — Full - Periodic

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    The program does not currently have a qualified Director with a current Oklahoma Director's Credential.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT training.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The impact material under the dome measures to be 4 inches in depth, but is required to be 6 inches in depth.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.

Jan 8, 2025 — Full - Periodic

4 violations cited · view state record

4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed CPR.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 12 months has an expired PDL.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Outdoor play equipment that measures more than 4ft in height does not have 6 inches depth of impact material.

Sep 16, 2024 — Full - Periodic

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    The Director does not have a current bronze or higher ODC.

May 22, 2024 — Full - Periodic

1 violation cited · view state record

1 violation
  • Violation

    Violation

    Two staff members employed more than 90 days have not completed ELCCT.

Feb 5, 2024 — Full - Periodic

No violations cited · view state record

Clean
Oct 26, 2023 — Full - Periodic

No violations cited · view state record

Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1.The Feb 5, 2026 inspection noted: “The last equipment inventory was completed on 11/22/24.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2.The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The last fire inspection was complete on 8/22/23.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3.The May 15, 2025 inspection noted: “The program does not currently have a qualified Director with a current Oklahoma Director's Credential.” — what has changed since then?
Data sourced from Oklahoma Human Services · Source records