The Happy Hive

PONCA CITY, OKFamily Child Care HomeLicensed

2.8based on state inspection data
Capacity7
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
Est. price$809/mo

Contact information

Address1408 N 7TH, PONCA CITY, OK 74601

CityPONCA 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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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a small program - ask about backup care arrangements when the provider is ill or away
  3. For a home-based program, ask which areas of the home children use and who else is present during care hours
  4. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.

5Total Violations
1Recent Violations
(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

$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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