The Happy Hive
PONCA CITY, OK·Family Child Care HomeLicensed
Contact information
Address1408 N 7TH, PONCA CITY, OK 74601
Phone(580) 716-3346
Operating details
HoursMon 7:00AM - 4:30PM; Tue 7:00AM - 4:30PM; Wed 7:00AM - 4:30PM; Thu 7:00AM - 4:30PM; Fri 7:00AM - 4:30PM
Capacity7
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 5/28/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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1408 N 7TH, PONCA CITY, OK 74601, PONCA CITY, OK 74601
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: 5/28/2026
- High2
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- Medium risk5/28/2026
Primary caregivers licensed or employed on or after June 1, 2022.
Primary caregiver does not have a current PDL. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Primary caregiver started the process to apply for the current PDL. Primary caregiver will obtain a current PDL and maintain the PDL by Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 6/28/2026 - High risk1/7/2026
One caregiver
One caregiver present with children does not have complete background therefore cannot count in ratio. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: A qualified caregiver was able to take the place of the unqualified caregiver. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk1/7/2026
Primary caregivers licensed or employed before June 1, 2022.
Primary caregiver does not have a current PDL that was required by 11/2025. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Submit training hours to CECPD and obtain a current PDL by Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 3/7/2026 - High risk1/7/2026
Background investigations - criminal history
Substitute present has not completed the background process for this program. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: During the visit, Substitute left the program and a sub with current background started working with the children. In the future all subs will have current background prior to working alone with children Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk1/7/2026
Professional development requirements
No hours documented at the time of visit Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Will obtain 12 training hours by Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 1/23/2026
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.
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Estimated monthly cost
$809/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: PONCA CITY
- Capacity: 7
- Type: Family Child Care Home
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