Ponca City Head Start - Ponca City OK Child Care Center

407 S. ASH , PONCA CITY OK 74601
(580) 765-1173

About the Provider

Description: United serves 1,354 children 0-5 and pregnant women through our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. These programs provide educational opportunities to both parent and child. In harmony with our Mission to prepare each child for a lifetime of learning, both programs meet the needs of the child and family. Through direct service or referral, families are ensured assistance with child development, adult education, child and adult health services, disability services, emergency services, and mental health services. A healthy, happy child is a child ready to learn.

Under the leadership of Johnny Bryant and Kim Rice, our Head Start/Early Head Start Program has grown by 40% in recent years. During that time, emphasis on our Mission Statement helped to ensure that we continue to reach for the stars. Enough is not enough. At United, excellence is the only goal.

Additional Information: Rated 2 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830020027
  • Capacity: 70
  • Age Range: 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Daytime Hours
  • Transportation: Emergency Only
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 203-1007 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Sharah Coats

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-07-30 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-05-20 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-05-14 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-03-11 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2020-01-27 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-09-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-05-17 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-01-17 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-09-19 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-05-30 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Two personnel are completing safe sleep training today, 5/30/18.
Correction Date: 2018-05-30
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(4) - Safe sleep. Prior to caring for infants, personnel obtain formal professional development in safe sleep practices.

Two personnel in infant/toddlers room have not obtained safe sleep training.

2017-11-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-07-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Worker has requested health inspection.
Correction Date: 2017-09-04
Description: 340:110-3-276(d)(2) - Health inspections. Inspections are conducted at least every two years by OSDH or IHS, unless the program only provides limited food service per OAC 340:110-3-299(a). Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

Health inspection has not been completed since April 2015.

2017-03-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will check with staff to make sure they get their PDLs current.
Correction Date: 2017-05-29
Description: 340:110-3-284.2(b)(2)(C) - have a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certificate per OAC 340 Appendix FF - Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder of:

Two staff members do not have current PDLS.

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