BEGINNINGS ACADEMY
LAWTON, OK·Child Care CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address501 NW WOODRIDGE DR, LAWTON, OK 73507
CityLAWTON, OK 73507
Phone(580) 354-9865
Operating details
HoursMon 7:30AM - 5:30PM; Tue 7:30AM - 5:30PM; Wed 7:30AM - 5:30PM; Thu 7:30AM - 5:30PM; Fri 7:30AM - 5:30PM
Capacity75
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/11/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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501 NW WOODRIDGE DR, LAWTON, OK 73507, LAWTON, OK 73507
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: 6/11/2026
- High0
- Medium-High1
- Medium3
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-Low risk6/11/2026
Physical environment checklist
Physical environment checklist expired on 5/11/26. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director stated she will complete the document and email to Licensing within 30 days. Provider will keep program records and documentation current to maintain requirements. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 7/11/2026 - Medium risk6/11/2026
Equipment inventory
Equipment inventory expired on 5/11/26. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Director stated she will complete the document and email to Licensing within 30 days. Provider will keep program records and documentation current to maintain requirements. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 7/11/2026 - Medium-High risk2/17/2026
General
Hazardous items were located in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in one classroom. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider installed a self-adhesive child-proof lock during the visit and will have maintenance screw it into the cabinet as soon as possible. This was corrected during the monitoring visit. Provider will keep all hazards inaccessible to children to maintain requirements. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected at inspection
2025
- Medium risk10/1/2025
Central detection and alarm system for smoke and carbon monoxide
Central detection system was not inspected and tagged within previous 12 months. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: Provider will schedule an inspection within 30 days to be completed within 60 days. Provider will keep inspections and tags current to maintain requirements. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 11/1/2025 - Medium risk1/8/2025
Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder
One staff PDL expired on 12/7/24. Visit: Periodic / Full. Plan to correct: OPDL renewal was submitted on 12/8/24 and is pending approval. Provider will keep staff OPDL's current to maintain requirements. Source: OKDHS Child Care Locator program record.
Corrected 2/8/2025
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
$1,267/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: LAWTON
- Capacity: 75
- Type: Child Care Center
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