Oklahoma Daycares
443
Facilities
98.9
Avg Score
0.0
Avg Violations
Grade Distribution
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
1 of 443 providers have inspection history
Active providers
443 providers appear active in the current roster
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
January 21, 2026
Provenance
Oklahoma licensing data plus DaycareCheck safety scoring
State Snapshot
Oklahoma currently has 443 tracked facilities. 1 have inspection history, 443 appear active, and 1 facilities hold an A or B grade. The latest inspection in the dataset is January 21, 2026.
Updated April 3, 2026 from state licensing records and DaycareCheck scoring.
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Childcare Regulations in Oklahoma
Child care centers and family child care homes that meet Oklahoma licensing thresholds must be licensed by OKDHS Child Care Services. Licensing covers health and safety rules, staffing requirements, training, and facility standards, with additional requirements based on provider type and age groups served.
Staff-to-Child Ratios
| Age Group | Staff : Children |
|---|---|
| Infants (0-12 months) | 1:4 |
| Toddlers (12-23 months) | 1:6 |
| Two-year-olds | 1:8 |
| Three-year-olds | 1:12 |
| Four- to five-year-olds | 1:15 |
| School Age (6+ years) | 1:20 |
Inspection Frequency
Licensed programs receive routine monitoring visits, with additional unannounced visits and complaint investigations as needed. Programs with compliance concerns may be monitored more often.
Background Check Requirements
Owners, directors, staff, and other required adults must pass criminal history and child abuse/neglect background screening before working in regulated child care settings, with ongoing monitoring requirements under state policy.
Average Monthly Cost
$900/mo
Center-based infant care
Know Your Rights
Parents can review licensing and monitoring history through Oklahoma's public Child Care Locator and may report concerns to Oklahoma Human Services. Facilities are expected to provide families access to policy and compliance information relevant to care and safety.
Learn more about inspection reports →Frequently Asked Questions
How are daycares regulated in Oklahoma?
Child care centers and family child care homes that meet Oklahoma licensing thresholds must be licensed by OKDHS Child Care Services. Licensing covers health and safety rules, staffing requirements, training, and facility standards, with additional requirements based on provider type and age groups served. The regulatory agency is the Oklahoma Human Services (OKDHS), Child Care Services. Owners, directors, staff, and other required adults must pass criminal history and child abuse/neglect background screening before working in regulated child care settings, with ongoing monitoring requirements under state policy.
What are the staff-to-child ratios for daycares in Oklahoma?
Oklahoma requires specific staff-to-child ratios based on age group. Infants (0-12 months): 1:4. Toddlers (12-23 months): 1:6. Two-year-olds: 1:8. Three-year-olds: 1:12. Four- to five-year-olds: 1:15. School Age (6+ years): 1:20. These ratios apply to licensed childcare centers.
How often are daycares inspected in Oklahoma?
Licensed programs receive routine monitoring visits, with additional unannounced visits and complaint investigations as needed. Programs with compliance concerns may be monitored more often.