RUTH DROPKIN HEAD START
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address6500 S SHIELDS BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73149
Phone(405) 634-0401
Operating details
HoursMon 6:30AM - 5:30PM; Tue 6:30AM - 5:30PM; Wed 6:30AM - 5:30PM; Thu 6:30AM - 5:30PM; Fri 6:30AM - 5:30PM
Capacity98
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 12/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High1
- Medium5
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- Low0
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Location
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6500 S SHIELDS BLVD, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73149, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73149
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
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
- Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 12/18/2025
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- Medium-High1
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2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 34012/18/2025
340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C) — demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children's health and safety;
Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel - A staff member did not demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior ensuring children’s health and safety. Complaint finding: Substantiated (complaint #19754). Plan to correct: Notice to comply received 3/9/26 - The staff member will be placed on a written performance improvement plan for the next 60 days from March 9, 2026 - May 1, 2026. Her work will be closely monitored every two weeks for updates. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Not corrected - Medium risk10/15/2025
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
A teaching personnel employed 10/23/23 has not obtained a PDL level. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Teaching personnel is working on training hours and a PDL level submission. The program will ensure all teaching personnel obtain a PDL level within 1 year of employment. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 11/15/2025 - Medium risk10/15/2025
Position specific qualifications
One master teacher has a PDL which expired on 10/7/25. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director will speak with teaching personnel to ensure all training hours have been completed for PDL renewal. The program will ensure all master teachers have current PDL's. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 12/15/2025 - Medium risk5/28/2025
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
One teaching personnel employed 10/23/23 does not have a PDL level. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director will speak with teaching personnel and have her contact cecpd regarding the PDL level since the registry is showing she meets all required professional development hours. The program will ensure all teaching personnel have obtained a PDL level within 12 months of employment. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 6/28/2025
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
$661/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: OKLAHOMA CITY
- Capacity: 98
- Type: Child Care Center
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