A CHILD'S GARDEN

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 two teachers employed more then 12 months, no PDL.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2026

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

Licensing observed one teacher in infant room no professional development in safe sleep practices listed on her registry.

Corrected by May 20, 2026

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 only has 10 hours of formal professional development listed for the past 12 months.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2026

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

Licensing observed assistant teacher employed more then three months, no current CPR/FA.

Corrected by Jun 20, 2026

Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90-calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.

Licensing observed two staff employed more then 90 days, no ELCCT.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

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 two staff employed more then three months, no CPR/FA.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

Position specific professional development. Prior to or within three months of assuming primary responsibilities for food preparation, food service personnel obtain food service training from an approved source listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website. However, this is not required when only limited food service is provided per OAC 340:110-3-299(a).

Licensing observed cook employed more then three months, no food handler's license.

Corrected by Feb 13, 2026

Thermometers are clearly visible in each refrigerator and freezer used for children's food unless equipped with functioning built-in thermometers.

Licensing observed one freezer, no thermometer.

Corrected by Jan 22, 2026

Violation

Licensing observed one staff employed more then 90 days, no ELCCT.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed nine staff no personnel information form submitted to Licensing within two weeks of employment.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed one staff employed more then 12 months, expired Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL).

Violation

SERIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE: Child Care Licensing observed program staff working without Criminal History Review form submitted to the Background Investigation Unit or fingerprints completed.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed previous equipment inventory completed 10/7/2022.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed sinks in the classrooms of school age building, water is not at least 80 degrees.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed outdoor play area under swings did not have a depth of at least six inches.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed three staff employed more then 3 months, no CPR/FA obtained.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed three staff employed more then 90 days, no ELCCT.

Violation

Child Care Licensing observed fire and tornado drills not documented on drill log since May 5, 2023.