Chatterbox Childcare - Marlow OK Child Care Center

503 EAST MAIN ST , MARLOW OK 73055
(580) 658-1000

About the Provider

Description: Chatterbox Childcare is a Child Care Center in MARLOW OK, with a maximum capacity of 45 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 2 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830054346
  • Capacity: 45
  • 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: Evening Hours, Daytime Hours
  • Transportation: Children's Schools, Field Trips
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (580)251-8300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Courtney Norton

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2020-10-08 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I will go to the other building today and get a new diaper pad to bring back to this building.
Correction Date: 2020-10-08
Description: 340:110-3-297(a)(3)(C) - have a non-porous diapering surface, such as a counter or pad, at least 28 inches above the floor, and not used for other purposes;

Diaper pad still has a tear in it.

2020-09-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: We will do one as soon as we can and I will remember to document it.
Correction Date: 2020-09-25
Description: 340:110-3-279(f)(1)(B) - tested at least monthly. Documentation is maintained per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c).

Smoke detector and carbon monoxide was not tested in August.

2020-09-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: We will do one as soon as we can and I will remember to document it.
Correction Date: 2020-09-25
Description: 340:110-3-279(g)(1) - General. Drills and reviews are documented per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c) and drills are conducted:

Tornado and Fire drill were not conducted and documented for August.

2020-09-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I have some new pads and I will change it out and get it corrected today.
Correction Date: 2020-09-23
Description: 340:110-3-297(a)(3)(C) - have a non-porous diapering surface, such as a counter or pad, at least 28 inches above the floor, and not used for other purposes;

Diaper pad has a tear in it

2020-09-23 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: If we change the menu, I will put a sticky menu so parents and staff will know the changes.
Correction Date: 2020-09-23
Description: 340:110-3-298(d) - Weekly menus. Menus of program provided meals and snacks are closely followed with reasonable substitutions permitted. Menus are posted per OAC 340:110-3-281.1(c) and (e).

Weekly menu that was posted does not match what was served for lunch.

2020-08-19 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Program is still within their time frame. The program is waiting on the hands on part from Resource and Referral.
Correction Date: 2020-08-31
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(6) - CPR and first aid. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are age-appropriate for the ages of children accepted into care and are from approved sources listed on the OPDR website. In addition to CPR and first aid certification requirements for individuals listed in (A) through (B) of this subsection, other position specific CPR and first aid certification requirements are also met per OAC 340:110-3-284.1 through 340:110-3-284.4.

1 staff has an expired cpr/fa and another staff employed after 90 days does not have cpr/fa.

2020-08-19 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I will make sure that it is posted at all times.
Correction Date: 2020-08-19
Description: 340:110-3-289(d) - Weekly lesson plans. Lesson plans provide varying daily activities by including a collection of diverse topics, projects, or ideas influenced by children's curiosity and interests.

Lesson plan is not posted.

2020-07-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The program is still within their time frame. Staff are completing the online course and will complete the hands on course after.
Correction Date: 2020-08-31
Description: 340:110-3-284(d)(6) - CPR and first aid. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are age-appropriate for the ages of children accepted into care and are from approved sources listed on the OPDR website. In addition to CPR and first aid certification requirements for individuals listed in (A) through (B) of this subsection, other position specific CPR and first aid certification requirements are also met per OAC 340:110-3-284.1 through 340:110-3-284.4.

1 staff has an expired cpr/fa and another staff has been employed over 90 days without it.

2020-07-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I will request it and make sure I have the shot records in the folders.
Correction Date: 2020-08-03
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.

1 folder is missing immunization records.

2020-07-01 340:110-3-288(c)(2)(H)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Meeting was held about proper redirection use instead of time out.
Description: Discipline: Serious- staff punish entire class for actions of a few children.
2020-07-01 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(E)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Meeting about redirection and not punishment. This happened once in march only.
Description: Discipline: Serious- children are forced to run as punishment.
2020-06-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I have not been making menu's since covid-19, but I will get back on it.
Correction Date: 2020-06-26
Description: 340:110-3-281.1(c)(8) - Weekly menu. The menu, including dates and substitutions, is posted. Additional posted menus are duplicates, including substitutions.

The menu posted is back dated, no current menu posted.

2020-06-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I will get her to complete her elcct immediately.
Correction Date: 2020-07-26
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.

1 staff does not have ELCCT training

2020-06-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: I will complete them as soon as I can.
Correction Date: 2020-06-26
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 was last completed on 3/18/19

2020-06-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Headstart stated they are not going to put impact since we are possibly moving to the new building. I will get some put down soon.
Correction Date: 2020-06-30
Description: 340:110-3-301(c)(11)(A)(iii) - slides; and

The slide does not have enough impact under it.

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