PATTERSON, DEBRA J.
GUTHRIE, OK·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address4350 E. PRAIRIE GROVE, GUTHRIE, OK 73044
Phone(405) 826-1399
Operating details
HoursMon 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Tue 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Wed 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Thu 6:00AM - 6:00PM; Fri 6:00AM - 6:00PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
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Location
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4350 E. PRAIRIE GROVE, GUTHRIE, OK 73044, GUTHRIE, OK 73044
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
- For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium2
- Medium-Low4
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High risk7/8/2026
Monthly
There has not been a fire drill since 2/6/26. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Will document drills today. Provider will document as she as she conductdes drills Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low risk7/8/2026
Parent notifications
There were no compliance files notification for any of the children in care. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider will complete new notifications today. Provider will continue to updated the files when a new children are enrolled. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 7/10/2026 - Medium-Low risk7/8/2026
Smoke detectors
Smoke detectors have not been documented since 2/6/26. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Will document drills today. Provider will document as she as she conductdes drills. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-Low risk7/8/2026
Carbon monoxide detectors
Carbon monoxide test have not been documented since 2/6/26. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Will document drills today. Provider will document as she as she conductdes drills. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk3/17/2026
Diaper-changing
The diaper pad was not sanitized between diaper changes. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: The diaper changing pad will be sanitized between children and will start using an approved sanitizer. The program will continue between visits. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium-Low risk11/13/2025
Parent notifications
3 children do not have compliance notifications. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Ms. Patterson will locate the compliance file notificatios Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - High risk11/13/2025
One caregiver
10 children were outside with one caregiver, ages were infant to 4-year-old. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Corrected during visit 3 children were brought into the home. Ms. Patterson will not leave her assistant car requirement caregiver with children that does not meet supervision. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - High risk7/29/2025
Wading pools
Children were playing in a portable wading pool that had 1 - 3 inches of water. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Ms. Patterson removed the wading pool today. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection
2024
- Medium risk10/28/2024
Play equipment
One swing set not anchored to ground Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: will add additional anchors to secure swing set Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 11/4/2024
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
Parent Recommendations
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- Review the detailed violations listed above.
- Ask the daycare about their response to these violations.
- Look at the correction status to see how quickly issues were addressed.
- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
Note: This analysis is based on publicly available violation data and is intended as a tool to help parents make informed decisions. Always visit a daycare in person and ask specific questions about areas of concern.
Estimated monthly cost
$1,292/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Oklahoma run about $869/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Oklahoma by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GUTHRIE
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
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