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CREATIVE CARE DAYCARE
216 E FIRST ST, Tahlequah OK 74464 · License #K830053774 · Child Care Center
Contact
- Director
- Karina Flores
- Phone
- (918) 708-9835
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 216 E FIRST ST, Tahlequah OK 74464 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Sarah Adams · (405) 200-8708
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- 3-Star quality rating
- Accepts DHS subsidy
- Licensed for 29 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Oklahoma Human Services- Violation
Physical environment checklist. DHS form, or other checklists regarding the same information as the form, is completed at least every 12 months.
Licensing was unable to view a physical environment checklist completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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submitted to Licensing within two weeks of employment.
Licensing observed two employees employed by the program longer than 2 weeks without a personnel for submitted to Licensing.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
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Orientation. Within one week of employment and prior to having sole responsibility for a group of children, personnel obtain orientation, as documented, per OAC 340:110-3-281.3(b), including, at least a review of:
Licensing was unable to view completed orientation for two employees employed longer than one week.
Corrected by Apr 6, 2026
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walls and ceilings without holes and peeling paper and paint; and
Licensing observed a hole in the wall in the back bathroom under the sink.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained, per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).
Licensing was unable to view an equipment inventory completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected by Apr 7, 2026
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The Program does not have a qualified Master Teacher.
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The Program's Master Teacher has an expired OK-PDL.
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One staff member completed zero training hours.
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One staff without a current CPR-First Aid certification on site.
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CCLS observed a roach crawling on a cabinet.
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The impact material measures 5 inches under the swings and measures 3 inches under the slides.
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One toilet is not working and one toilet has the top lid off requiring a lever to be pushed in order for the toilet to fill up with water to flush.
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The impact material on the play equipment that measures taller than 4 feet only has 4 inches of impact material.
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One toilet had urine still in the toilet that had not been flushed, and the room smelled strongly of urine.
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Compliance file notifications and insurance exception notifications had not been updated in the children's records files.
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Two staff members employed more than 90 days at the program have not completed ELCCT.
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Two staff members employed more than 90 days at the program have not had CPR/First Aid Training.
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Outdoor play equipment that measures higher than 4 feet does not have enough impact material that measures 6 inches deep.
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Insurance exception notifications and compliance file notifications forms were expired.
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Fire Inspection was last complete on 4-30-2022.
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No lid on trashcan in kitchen
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One staff member employed more than 90 days has an expired CPR credential.
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Fire Inspection was last complete on 4/30/2022.
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One staff member employed more than 12 months has an expired PDL.
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Two staff members who have been employed more than 12 months have an expired PDL.
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Director has an expired ODC.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 1, 2026 inspection noted: “Licensing was unable to view a physical environment checklist completed within the last 12 months.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The Program does not have a qualified Master Teacher.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Aug 13, 2025 inspection noted: “CCLS observed a roach crawling on a cabinet.” — what has changed since then?
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