FIRST METHODIST CHURCH PRESCHOOL
ARDMORE, OK·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address501 WEST MAIN, ARDMORE, OK 73401
Operating details
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 7/8/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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501 WEST MAIN, ARDMORE, OK 73401, ARDMORE, OK 73401
Questions to ask on a tour
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- This facility has safety-related findings on its state record - ask how the cited hazards were corrected and when emergency drills were last run
- 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
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 7/8/2026
- High3
- Medium-High2
- Medium3
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2026
- High risk7/8/2026
Required individuals
CCS personnel observed 2 staff members with incomplete/closed background checks. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director has resubmitted both background checks. Director will not allow personnel to work with incomplete/closed background checks in the future. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 8/8/2026 - High risk7/8/2026
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
Licensing observed staff members with expired PDL's. Hire date 05/28/25 PDL unable to verify, staff member is locked out of CECPD. Hire date 12/17/22 PDL expiration date 04/27/26. Hire date 01/23/25 PDL expiration date 02/24/26. Hire date 02/28/25 PDL expiration date 04/24/26. Hire date 03/11/24 PDL expiration date 06/08/26 Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director will discuss expired PDL's with staff and keep them updated in the future. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 8/8/2026 - Medium risk7/8/2026
Position specific qualifications
Licensing observed current director does not have a current Oklahoma Director's Credential. Director assumed the position 01/01/2026. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director is in contact with CECPD about work experience since that is what is preventing her from getting her directors credential. Director will keep directors credential current in the future. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 8/8/2026 - Medium risk3/13/2026
Physical environment checklist
Visit: Periodic / Full. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Not corrected - Medium risk3/13/2026
Position specific qualifications
Visit: Periodic / Full. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Not corrected
2024
- High riskStandard 34010/9/2024
340:110-3-295 — Medication
Medication - (SERIOUS) Staff gave child medication that parents did not provide or sign permission for. Complaint finding: Substantiated (complaint #18119). Plan to correct: Director has taken a medication training, new medicine forms are required each year, director or next in charge present give meds. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Not corrected - Medium-High risk9/18/2024
Emergency plans and procedures
Licensing observed no verification of emergency plans being reviewed in the last 12 months. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider will conduct annual drills and emergency plan review and ensure completed every 12 months. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 9/25/2024 - Medium-High risk9/18/2024
General
Licensing observed cleaning supplies accessible to children in multiple areas. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider will make all items inaccessible to children and maintain inaccessibility in the future. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection
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
$1,138/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: ARDMORE
- Type: Child Care Center
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