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A BRIGHT START DEVELOPMENT CENTER, LLC
509 S MUSKOGEE AVE, Tahlequah OK 74464 · License #K830052874 · Child Care Center
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Contact
- Director
- Marissa Sierra
- Phone
- (918) 207-5834
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 509 S MUSKOGEE AVE, Tahlequah OK 74464 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Sarah Adams · (405) 200-8708
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 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-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Oklahoma Human ServicesNo violations cited · view state record
1 violation cited · view state record
- 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
2 violations cited · view state record
- 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
3 violations cited · view state record
- 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.
4 violations cited · view state record
- 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.
4 violations cited · view state record
- 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.
1 violation cited · view state record
- Violation
Violation
The Director does not have a current bronze or higher ODC.
1 violation cited · view state record
- Violation
Violation
Two staff members employed more than 90 days have not completed ELCCT.
No violations cited · view state record
No violations cited · view state record
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1.The Feb 5, 2026 inspection noted: “The last equipment inventory was completed on 11/22/24.” — what has changed since then?
- 2.The Sep 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The last fire inspection was complete on 8/22/23.” — what has changed since then?
- 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?