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KOUNTRY KIDS CHILD CARE

13617 N. 510 RD, Tahlequah OK 74464 · License #K830055732 · Child Care Center

Licensed
Capacity 30 childrenAges 0 mo – 5 yr3-Star programLast inspected May 11, 2026
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Director
Dena Bluebird
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Address
13617 N. 510 RD, Tahlequah OK 74464 · Directions
State licensing specialist
Sarah Adams · (405) 200-8708

Hours

Mon6:30AM - 5:30PM
Tue6:30AM - 5:30PM
Wed6:30AM - 5:30PM
Thu6:30AM - 5:30PM
Fri6:30AM - 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+)
  • 3-Star quality rating
  • Does not accept DHS subsidy
  • Licensed for 30 children
32
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Oklahoma DHS
12
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.7
Oklahoma average
0.3

Inspection history & violations

Source: Oklahoma Human Services
May 11, 2026 — Full - Periodic
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Violation

    Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF – Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.

    Licensing observed one teacher, employed more than 12 months, without a current OPDL.

    Corrected by Jul 11, 2026

  • Serious

    Safe sleep. Prior to caring for infants, personnel obtain formal professional development in safe sleep practices.

    Licensing observed one employee without form professional infant safe sleep certification caring for infants.

    Corrected by May 15, 2026

  • Violation

    Infection control. Personnel obtain infection control training at least every 12 months.

    Licensing observed two employees who have not completed infection control in the last 12 months.

    Corrected by May 16, 2026

  • Violation

    Teaching personnel obtain at least the required number of professional development clock-hours to maintain a current OPDL certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. However, informal professional development clock-hours are limited.

    Licensing observed one teaching personnel that currently has 0 training hours leading to expired OPDL.

    Corrected by Jul 11, 2026

  • Violation

    obtains and maintains cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications prior to, or within three months, that meet requirements per OAC 340:110-3-284(d); and

    Licensing observed Director/Master Teacher with an expired CPR/1st Aid certification.

    Corrected by May 18, 2026

  • Violation

    Position specific professional development. Teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC 340:110-3-284(d). Teachers obtain the certification within three months.

    Licensing observed one teacher with an expired CPR/1st Aid certificate that has been employed longer than 3 months.

    Corrected by May 18, 2026

  • Violation

    Classroom capacity. Classrooms are not routinely occupied by more children than can be accommodated by the square footage per (1) of this subsection.

    Licensing observed 8 children in a classroom currently measured for 6 children.

    Corrected by May 11, 2026

  • Violation

    The outdoor play areas are free of tall grass and weeds and standing water.

    Licensing observed the grass on the playground in some areas waist and knee high.

    Corrected by May 15, 2026

Jan 15, 2026 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 3, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Repeated

    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 completed on 1/27/23.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Repeated

    inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

    The Program's Central Detection System was last inspected in January 2024.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Repeated

    inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

    The Program's Fire Extinguisher was last inspected in January of 2024.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Violation

    Position specific professional development. Teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC 340:110-3-284(d). Teachers obtain the certification within three months.

    One staff employed over 90 days has not completed CPR-First Aid.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2026

  • Serious

    Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

    During the Program's Full Star Review on 11/20/25, the One-year-olds & older class was over Staff Child Ratio. There were 16 children with one staff member & there were 4 one-year-olds.

    Corrected by Nov 20, 2025

Sep 2, 2025 — Full - Periodic
4 violations cited · view state record
4 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 1/27/23.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Violation

    inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

    The central detection system was last inspected 1/5/24.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Violation

    Fire extinguishers and automatic sprinkler systems. Fire extinguishers and automatic sprinkler systems are:

    The fire extinguisher was due to be inspected 1/31/25.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

  • Violation

    CPR and first aid. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are age-appropriate for the children's ages accepted into care and are from approved sources listed on the OPDR website. In addition to CPR and first aid certification requirements for individuals in (A) through (B) of this subsection, other position specific CPR and first aid certification requirements are also met, per OAC 340:110-3-284.1 through 340:110-3-284.4.

    One staff member employed more than 90 days does not have current CPR.

    Corrected by Nov 30, 2025

May 20, 2025 — Partial - Follow Up
3 violations cited · view state record
3 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 1/27/23.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2025

  • Violation

    inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

    The central detection system was last serviced 1/5/24.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2025

  • Violation

    inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

    The fire extinguisher was due to be inspected by 1/31/25.

    Corrected by Jun 14, 2025

May 14, 2025 — Full - Periodic
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    The last fire inspection was complete on 1/27/23.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The central detection system was last serviced 1/5/24.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The fire extinguishers were due to be inspected by 1/31/25.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The program was over maximum group size for the ratio of infants and older.

Jan 16, 2025 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Program Director's Oklahoma Director Credential expired on 6/8/24.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The outdoor play area does not currently have a fence around it. The play area is under construction at this time.

Sep 10, 2024 — Full - Periodic
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 25, 2024 — Partial - STARS
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    Director's ODC expired on 6/8/24 and she has not applied for this renewal.

  • Violation

    Violation

    The Director has taken 21 total training hours.

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

    Violation

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

  • Violation

    Violation

    Equipment Inventory was last complete on 1/5/23.

Jan 19, 2024 — Full - Periodic
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Violation

    Violation

    CPR/First Aid expired for one staff member.

  • Violation

    Violation

    Two small tears observed on the non-porous changing pad.

Sep 29, 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 May 11, 2026 inspection noted: “Licensing observed one teacher, employed more than 12 months, without a current OPDL.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Dec 3, 2025 inspection noted: “The last Fire Inspection was completed on 1/27/23.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Sep 2, 2025 inspection noted: “The last fire inspection was complete on 1/27/23.” — what has changed since then?

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