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WEWOKA, OK·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address2021 SERAN DRIVE, WEWOKA, OK 74848
CityWEWOKA, OK 74848
Phone(405) 666-8211
Operating details
HoursMon 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Tue 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 8:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Capacity56
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 11/18/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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2021 SERAN DRIVE, WEWOKA, OK 74848, WEWOKA, OK 74848
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: 11/18/2025
- High1
- Medium-High0
- Medium2
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium risk11/18/2025
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
Teaching personnel did not maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Teaching personnel will resubmit for PDL timely so that PDL will not expire and will maintain a current PDL. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 12/18/2025 - High risk11/18/2025
Appropriate sleep environment
Infant was asleep in bouncey seat Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Teaching personnel will review the safe sleep requirements to ensure that all infants sleep only in appropriate rest equipment. (corrected at time of visit) Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection - Medium risk1/24/2025
Position specific qualifications
Licensing observed Three personnel with expired PDL. TA employed since 8/1/15,RF employed since 8/16/21, KS employed since 2/1/05. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Staff has been reminded and have been told continually it is their responsibility to keep their own personnel registry current. Director will check registry and remind personnel to keep registry current and to turn in all training that has been completed before the due date, so it will reflect on the registry in a timely manner. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 2/24/2025
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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- Schedule a visit during regular hours to observe daily operations.
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,201/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: WEWOKA
- Capacity: 56
- Type: Child Care Center
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