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CREATIVE CARE DAYCARE

216 E FIRST ST, Tahlequah OK 74464 · License #K830053774 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 29 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr3-Star programLast inspected Apr 1, 2026
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Director
Karina Flores
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Address
216 E FIRST ST, Tahlequah OK 74464 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Sarah Adams · (405) 200-8708

Hours

Mon7:00AM - 6:00PM
Tue7:00AM - 6:00PM
Wed7:00AM - 6:00PM
Thu7:00AM - 6:00PM
Fri7:00AM - 6:00PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Year-roundEvening

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 29 children
26
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
10
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.6
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
Apr 1, 2026 — Full - Periodic
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • 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

  • Violation

    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

  • Violation

    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

  • Violation

    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

  • Violation

    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

Dec 9, 2025 — Full - Periodic
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    The Program does not have a qualified Master Teacher.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The Program's Master Teacher has an expired OK-PDL.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member completed zero training hours.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff without a current CPR-First Aid certification on site.

Aug 13, 2025 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    CCLS observed a roach crawling on a cabinet.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The impact material measures 5 inches under the swings and measures 3 inches under the slides.

Apr 10, 2025 — Full - Periodic
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    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.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The impact material on the play equipment that measures taller than 4 feet only has 4 inches of impact material.

  • Violation

    Violation

    One toilet had urine still in the toilet that had not been flushed, and the room smelled strongly of urine.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Compliance file notifications and insurance exception notifications had not been updated in the children's records files.

Dec 13, 2024 — Full - Periodic
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

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

  • Violation

    Violation

    Two staff members employed more than 90 days at the program have not had CPR/First Aid Training.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Outdoor play equipment that measures higher than 4 feet does not have enough impact material that measures 6 inches deep.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Insurance exception notifications and compliance file notifications forms were expired.

Aug 13, 2024 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Fire Inspection was last complete on 4-30-2022.

  • Violation

    Violation

    No lid on trashcan in kitchen

Jul 11, 2024 — Full - Periodic
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    One staff member employed more than 90 days has an expired CPR credential.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Fire Inspection was last complete on 4/30/2022.

  • Violation

    Violation

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

Apr 10, 2024 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Two staff members who have been employed more than 12 months have an expired PDL.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Director has an expired ODC.

Dec 27, 2023 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 1, 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. 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?
  2. 2The Dec 9, 2025 inspection noted: “The Program does not have a qualified Master Teacher.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Aug 13, 2025 inspection noted: “CCLS observed a roach crawling on a cabinet.” — what has changed since then?

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