Amara Learning Academy - Bixby OK Child Care Center

5161 EAST 171ST ST. SUITE B , BIXBY OK 74008
(918) 510-0432

About the Provider

Description: Amara Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in BIXBY OK, with a maximum capacity of 58 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, 6 Years and Older. The provider also participates in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Rated 1 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830053725
  • Capacity: 58
  • Age Range: 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years, 6 Years and Older
  • 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: (918) 616-3597 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Chantelle Jones

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-08-12 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I have will the staff update their PDL's with new training. I understand all staff must have current PDL's after being employed more than 12 months
Correction Date: 2021-09-12
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.

2 staff member have expired PDL's that have been employed for over 12 months

2021-04-15 Complaint
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-04-15 Complaint
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for provider: Swaddled removed from baby. Facility will get written permission from the parent before swaddling baby again. In the future all infants will have written permission before being swaddled.
Correction Date: 2021-04-15
Description: 340:110-3-296(b)(2)(A)(v)(I) - requested by the parents and permission is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b); and

Observed two month old infant swaddled while sleeping with out written parent permission at the facility.

2021-04-07 340:110-3-281.4
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Teachers will ensure that all information on the daily sheets are correct and correct food is documented on each child's sheet before given to authorized pickup at the end of day.
Description: Non-compliance found during investigation: Records- Facility miscommunicated with parents by completing the daily sheet with wrong information.
2021-03-25 Other
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-03-03 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - The teachers will complete a new lesson plan and put it up today. I understand that lesson plans need to be completed weekly and posted.
Correction Date: 2021-03-03
Description: 340:110-3-281.1(i)(6) - Weekly lesson plans. The program posts lesson plans with the dates and required content per OAC 340:110-3-289(d). Classrooms may only share this item when the lesson plan is applicable to each classroom.

Infant classroom and toddler classroom did not have current lesson plans for the classrooms.

2020-01-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - A lid was put on the pitcher of juice in the refrigerator. I understand that all food and drinks must be covered.
Correction Date: 2020-01-16
Description: 340:110-3-299(d)(1) - General. Foods are covered and protected from contamination including cross-contamination between raw and cooked foods, toxic substances, or contamination by insects or rodents while being stored, prepared, displayed, dispensed, packaged, or transported.

Observed a pitcher of juice uncovered in the refrigerator.

2020-01-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I am in the process of getting my PDL up to date as there was issues with training hours. I understand that all PDL's must be renewed every year.
Correction Date: 2020-02-16
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.

Director does not have a current PDL at this time as it expired as of 9-18-19.

2020-01-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I am in the process of getting my Director's Credential's renewed as it can't be renewed without a current PDL.
Correction Date: 2020-02-16
Description: 340:110-3-284.1(b)(C) - has a current bronze or higher level certificate per OAC 340 Appendix EE - Oklahoma Director's Credential;

Director Credential's expires at of 10-2-2019.

2019-09-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Provider - I have submitted the information to CECPD to renew the PDL's. I understand that all staff that have been employed a year or longer must have a current PDL.
Correction Date: 2019-10-26
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.

Two staff that have been employed over 12 months do not have current PDL's at this time.

2019-05-08 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-05-07 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I have been in contact with the Fire Department to try and get them to complete the Fire Inspection. Once it is completed I will email Licensing worker a copy of the inspection.
Correction Date: 2019-06-07
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 for the facility was last completed 3-31-17 and is now expired.

2019-03-29 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-03-28 340:110-3-288(b)(11)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Ensure teachers in classroom follow appropriate discipline guidelines outlines in 340:110-3-288(b) Teachers working with one year olds trained in these discipline guidelines
Description: Behavior and Guidance: Allegation child under the age of two years old place in time out
2019-03-28 340:110-3-282(a)(1)(C)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Ensure new staff that undergoes for fingerprinting process and background check has a completed background investigation.
Description: Additional non compliance found during the course of the investigation - Background investigations

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