Joyful Journey Play School
PANAMA, OK·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address110 N. KENTUCKY, PANAMA, OK 74951
CityPANAMA, OK 74951
Phone(918) 647-1577
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Tue 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Wed 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Thu 7:00AM - 5:00PM; Fri 7:00AM - 5:00PM
Capacity12
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/11/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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110 N. KENTUCKY, PANAMA, OK 74951, PANAMA, OK 74951
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has food-service findings on its state record - ask how meals are prepared and how allergies are handled
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/11/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- High risk12/11/2025
CPR and first aid certification
Substitute caregiver included in the staff child ratio has an expired CPR/ First Aid certificate. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Caregiver is going to complete an approved CPR/ First aid course. In the future, Primary Caregiver will keep all staff expiration dates in her phone calendar. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk12/11/2025
Professional development requirements
Primary caregiver completed 12 clock hours Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider is going to complete 8 hours of professional development to make her total 20 hours. In the future she will keep notes in her phone to track which trainings she has taken and make sure they are showing up on CECPD. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 12/19/2025 - Medium risk3/27/2025
Lock-down
Front entrance does not stay closed without locking the deadbolt. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Primary Caregiver contacted the landlord and requested that the door be repaired. Primary caregiver will contact the landlord anytime repairs need to be made in the future. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 3/31/2025 - Medium risk3/27/2025
Food storage
The refrigerator does not have a thermometer. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Primary caregiver will purchase a thermometer today to place in the refrigerator. In the future primary caregiver will make sure the refrigerator has a thermometer and is kept at 41 degrees or below. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 3/31/2025
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
$1,161/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: PANAMA
- Capacity: 12
- Type: Family Child Care Home
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