Little Elks Child Development Center - Elk City OK Child Care Center

401 NORTH OLIVER , ELK CITY OK 73644
(580) 225-2229

About the Provider

Description: Little Elks Child Development Center is a Child Care Center in ELK CITY OK, with a maximum capacity of 35 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Rated 1 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830051354
  • Capacity: 35
  • Age Range: 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime Hours
  • Transportation: Emergency Only
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 795-8251 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Heather Dusek

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-05-11 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will contact parents for current immunization records. In the future, Director will obtain current immunization records for children enrolled.`
Correction Date: 2021-05-17
Description: 340:110-3-281.4(b)(6) - Immunization records. An immunization record or exemption is obtained prior to the first day of attendance and is updated when the child receives additional vaccines.

Two children missing immunization records in infant classroom.

2020-11-19 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-10-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director said two personnel have submitted OPDL applications to CECPD along with annual training. Personnel are waiting for CECPD to process/approve OPDL. In the future, OPDL are maintained current on all personnel.
Correction Date: 2019-10-23
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(8)(B) - Teaching personnel obtain at least the required number of professional development clock-hours to maintain a current OPDL certificate per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. However, informal professional development clock-hours are limited.

Two personnel do not have current OPDL (expired 09-28-19 & 10-18-18)

2019-10-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director called fire inspector to request fire inspection be completed. Fire inspector stated he will completed fire inspection today. In the future, fire inspections are completed every 2 years.
Correction Date: 2019-10-16
Description: 340:110-3-276(d)(1) - Fire inspections. Inspections are conducted at least every two years by the local or state fire governmental authority having jurisdiction. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

Fire inspection not conducted every 2 years (last completed 04-25-17)

2019-04-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-04-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The facility will provide opportunities for the one staff to complete training at work and all staff will have and maintain current OPDL by
Correction Date: 2019-05-09
Description: 340:110-3-284(b)(3) - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.
2018-10-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The staff person with expired OPDL has completed all training and is in process with CECPD
Correction Date: 2018-11-29
Description: 340:110-3-284(b)(3) - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.

One staff has an expired OPDL as of 09/28/2018

2018-09-25 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-09-12 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-09-11 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: The staff person was terminated and will not return to the facility
Description: Staff: One staff person appeared to be intoxicated while caring for children.
2018-04-17 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The staff has completed the training needed for OPDL and is pending the certificate. The facility will have staff maintain current OPDL by
Correction Date: 2018-05-17
Description: 340:110-3-284(b)(3) - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder. Prior to or within 12 months of employment, teaching personnel obtain and maintain a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate, per OAC 340 Appendix FF Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder.

One staff has an expired OPDL

2017-10-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-04-24 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: We will have Fire Inspection by
Correction Date: 2017-05-24
Description: 340:110-3-276(c)(1) - Fire approval. An inspection from the local or state fire governmental authority having jurisdiction is required prior to authorization to operate from Licensing. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

Last fire inspection completed 04/14/2015.

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