Pocola Headstart - Pocola OK Child Care Center

603 E. PRYOR , POCOLA OK 74902
(918) 436-2551

About the Provider

Description: Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides education, nutrition, health, and social services to income eligible preschool children and their families. It is one of the most successful federal programs ever created. Head Start helps prepare children to enter kindergarten as it embraces families and encourages them to achieve a better life.

Additional Information: Rated 1 Star.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830002489
  • Capacity: 45
  • Age Range: 3 Years, 4 Years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (918)649-2300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Rachel Rice

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2019-08-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will have the Staff member bring a current copy of the Auto Insurance card tomorrow. Director will review Staff files once a month.
Correction Date: 2019-08-27
Description: 340:110-3-305(a)(4) - Drivers and vehicles used to transport children are in compliance with all applicable state laws, including vehicle insurance. Documentation is maintained per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-281.2(c) and (d).

Auto Insurance not on site for one driver.

2019-08-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: All Staff who may transport will complete Child Passenger Safety Training.
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Description: 340:110-3-305(b)(2) - The child passenger safety training requirements are met by the:

All staff who may transport do not have Child Passenger Safety training.

2019-08-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will have Staff member complete ELCCT training this week. Director will keep track of Staff's trainings & when they are due/expire.
Correction Date: 2019-08-30
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.

Staff employed over 90 days have not completed ELCCT.

2019-08-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director stated Staff do go out in the afternoons to check the impact material & rake it. Director stated Staff will check the impact material & rake as needed in the morning as well.
Correction Date: 2019-08-27
Description: 340:110-3-301(c)(11)(B)(i)(I) - are maintained at a depth of at least six inches by replacing, leveling, or raking. In addition, rubber mulch, EWF, and any other loose-fill material that is tested by the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) must comply with ASTM impact attenuation and EWF guidelines;

Impact material is less that 6 inches deep.

2019-02-06 Periodic
Full Inspection

Correction Date: 0001-01-01
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.

Personnel employed over 12 months do not have a current PDL.

2019-02-06 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The Director will meet with all Personnel today and inform them that on 2-18-19, they will complete ELCCT training. The Director will make a note and place in hire packet that reminds her that Staff have to complete ELCCT within 90 days of hire date.
Correction Date: 2019-02-20
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.

Staff employed over 90 days have not completed ELCCT.

2018-08-28 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The Director will have Staff apply for their PDL. The Director will make sure that Staff do apply for their PDL's within 12 months of the hire date. The Director will also include this in Personnel's Professional Development plan.
Correction Date: 2018-10-28
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.

Staff employed over 12 months does not have a current PDL.

2018-08-28 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The Director will instruct Staff Member to bring their CPR-First Aid card to the Program by 8-29-18. Director will keep a copy on site.
Correction Date: 2018-08-29
Description: 340:110-3-281.3(b)(5)(B) - cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification.

Certification not on site.

2018-08-28 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The Director will enroll the two Staff in ELCCT training. The Director will make sure both Staff complete the training by the due date. The Director will include ELCCT training in Personnel's Professional Development plan.
Correction Date: 2018-09-28
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.

Two Staff have not completed ELCCT.

2018-08-27 Periodic
Attempted Inspection
Description:

No non-compliances observed

No non-compliances observed

2018-02-15 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Staff will obtain current CPR-First Aid Certification within 90 days of employment. Director will ensure that Staff are not left alone with children until Staff has current CPR-First Aid.
Correction Date: 2018-02-22
Description: 340:110-3-281.3(b)(5)(B) - cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certification.

Staff employed over 90 days does not have current CPR-First Aid Certification.

2018-02-15 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Compliance File Notifications are completed at enrollment. Program will include the form in their enrollment packet. Director will ensure each enrolled child has a complete form.
Correction Date: 2018-02-22
Description: 340:110-3-281.2(c)(7)(B)(1) - Parents complete DHS forms every 12 months regarding insurance liability and the compliance file. Forms are maintained at the facility. 6

Compliance File Notification not completed on two children.

2017-08-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE SERVICED EVERY 12 MONTH.
Correction Date: 2017-09-05
Description: 340:110-3-279(f)(3)(B) - inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS PAST DUE FOR SERVICE.

2017-08-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CHECKLIST IS COMPLETED EVERY 12 MONTHS.
Correction Date: 2017-09-11
Description: 340:110-3-281.2(c)(9)(A) - Physical environment checklist. DHS form, or other checklists regarding the same information as the form, is completed at least every 12 months.

PHYSICAL ENVIROMENT CHECKLIST LAST UPDATED 8-15-16.

2017-08-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: EQUIPMENT INVENTORY IS COMPLETED EVERY 12 MONTHS.
Correction Date: 2017-09-05
Description: 340:110-3-302(a)(3)(B) - conducts an equipment inventory at least every 12 months. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY LAST UPDATED 8-15-16.

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