Alva Head Start - Alva OK Child Care Center

901 14TH , ALVA OK 73717
(580) 327-6658

About the Provider

Description: Alva Head Start is a Child Care Center in ALVA OK, with a maximum capacity of 16 children. This child care center helps with children in the age range of 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: K830052876
  • Capacity: 16
  • Age Range: 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Transportation: Emergency Only
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 385-2126 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Kari Wardrop

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-04-13 Permit
Full Inspection
Plan: Individual stated they will complete the hours required to meet Director Certification and include licensing on their submission of these hours by
Correction Date: 2021-04-19
Description: 340:110-3-284.1(b) - Director. The program employs an individual who meets these position specific requirements.

Individual who has been designated as Director does not meet the position specific requirements at this time. Individual does not hold a Director's Certification.

2021-02-19 340:110-3-297(b)(2)(B)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Visited with staff regarding Big Five's Diapers or Pull-Ups Policy and Restroom Procedures. Staff will receive additional training on active supervision and caring for the needs of children. This training will be completed within 45 days.
Description: 1) Diapering & Toileting: Staff did not provide toileting help to child requiring assistance.
2020-11-02 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: It has been reported to Licensing that an individual is in the process of getting their Directors Certification this will be completed by
Correction Date: 2020-11-30
Description: 340:110-3-284.1(b) - Director. The program employs an individual who meets these position specific requirements.

Facility does not have an individual designated, who meets the position specific requirements of Director at this time.

2020-11-02 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Fire Marshall will be called an appointment for an inspection will be made and inspection completed by
Correction Date: 2020-11-13
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 was due in August of 2020 and has not been completed.

2020-11-02 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Licensing will email a copy to Assistant Director. It will be filled out and returned to Licensing by
Correction Date: 2020-11-06
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 not completed within the last 12 months.

2020-11-02 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Licensing will email a copy to Assistant Director. It will be filled out and returned to Licensing by
Correction Date: 2020-11-06
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 Environment Checklist not completed within the last 12 months.

2020-02-25 Periodic
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-10-24 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-02-25 Periodic
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-12-19 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-05-31 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Hire a certified master teacher who meets qualifications that will meet requirement or have the director be the master teacher.
Correction Date: 2018-08-31
Description: 340:110-3-284.2(b) - Master teachers. The program employs or uses at least the minimum number of required individuals or volunteers who meet these position specific requirements.

There is no Master teacher employed for this facility at this time.

2018-05-31 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Hire a certified director who meet the qualifications that will meet requirements.
Correction Date: 2018-08-31
Description: 340:110-3-284.1(b) - Director. The program employs an individual who meets these position specific requirements.

There is no Director employed for this facility at this time.

2018-05-31 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Hire a certified master teacher who meets qualifications that will meet requirement or have the director be the master teacher.
Correction Date: 2018-08-31
Description: 340:110-3-284.2(b) - Master teachers. The program employs or uses at least the minimum number of required individuals or volunteers who meet these position specific requirements.

There is no Master teacher employed for this facility at this time.

2018-05-31 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Professional Development professional is working to get staffs PDL current.
Correction Date: 2018-08-31
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:

One staff does not have a current PDL at this time.

2018-05-25 Periodic
Attempted Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed

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