First Kidz Academy - Marlow OK Child Care Center

213 N Broadway , Marlow OK 73055
(580) 658-5413

About the Provider

Description: First Kidz Academy is a ministry of First Baptist Church, Marlow, and as such, agrees with and operates under the Statement of Faith adopted by the Church Body. First Kidz Academy is open from 6am until 6pm. Focusing on the overall development of these children, First Kidz Academy assists the parent or guardian in teaching children developmental skills such as reading and writing centered on Christian principles and beliefs.

Additional Information: Rated 2 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830024998
  • Capacity: 100
  • Age Range: 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
  • State Rating: 5
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Type of Care: Year Round, drop-in, Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (580) 591-1875 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Kynsi Gray

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2026-03-12 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2026-03-10 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-12-18 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: Licensing observed a change in responsible entity and does not have all of the required documents needed to change the responsible entity.

responsible entity listed in CCMASS is no longer at the church. Licensing observed in CCMASS file cabinet an addendum uploaded for new responsible entity effective 11/17/25. Licensing observed no entity if needed. personnel pending under employees. Licensing observed background check for the new responsible entity submitted on 12/10/25 and current status is in process.

2025-12-17 Complaint
Full Inspection
Description: When entering classroom licensing observed and counted 8 children. A child had left and re-entered the classroom several times without teaching knowing.

Licensing verified personnel and was informed that the responsible entity listed in CCMASS is no longer at the church. Licensing observed in CCMASS file cabinet an addendum uploaded for new responsible entity effective 11/17/25. Licensing observed no personnel pending under employees. Licensing observed background check for the new responsible entity submitted on 12/10/25 and current status is in process.

Licensing observed a 3 month old infant sitting unbuckled in a bouncer.

2025-12-16 340:110-3-296(b)(2)(C)(ii)
Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints
Plan: Immediate Correction: All infants are now placed on their back during every nap, regardless of their rolling ability. Staff were reminded of this safe sleep policy. Preventative Plan: Staff will be reminded again of Safe Sleep policy at upcoming staff meeting. Director and or assistant director conducts daily checks. Ongoing monitoring: Daily sleep checks are conducted daily by director & assistant director.
Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 3.) *SERIOUS* Safe Sleep: If able to roll, sleeping infants are laid in the crib on their tummies by personnel.
2025-12-16 340:110-3-289(j)(3)
Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints
Plan: Immediate Correction: Staff were reminded of time limit in equipment. Preventative Plan: Director purchased timers for the classroom. Each child will have a timer. It will be set for 19 minutes child will be moved at that time if not before. Ongoing monitoring: Director and assistant director will continue with daily safety checks in the classroom.
Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 4.) *SERIOUS* Learning program: Children under 1 year-old are in equipment (bouncers and/or swings) for more than 20 minutes.
2025-12-16 340:110-3-281.2(c)(5)(A)(i)
Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints
Plan: Immediate Correction: Director started clocking in/out on the Procare system that center uses. Preventative Plan: Director will print time sheets to have available. Ongoing monitoring: Director will continue to use Procare.
Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 5.) Records: Director does not document on paper arrival and departure time due to being paid salary.
2025-12-16 340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Immediate Correction: Each child was moved to crib after picture. Teachers were reminded on Safe Sleep policies. Preventative Plan: Ongoing Safe sleep training for staff. Continued monthly staff meeting. Ongoing: Director and Assistant Director will perform daily safety check in classroom OKDHS coaching is used for extra training. Signs were hung in classroom attached in email.
Description: 1.) *SERIOUS* Rest Time: Pictures of two children show that they are covered with a blanket while asleep in a swing and bouncer.
2025-12-16 340:110-3-302(a)(2)(B)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Immediate Correction: Child was moved to crib after picture. Preventative Plan: Staff was reminded to follow manufacturers instructions on all equipment. Signs on Safe Sleep and equipment safety were hung in classroom. Ongoing monitoring: Director and Assistant Director will preform daily safety checks in classrooms. Continued monthly staff meeting and training.
Description: 2.) *SERIOUS* Equipment: A picture shows equipment, Graco swing, was not used according to manufacturer's instructions.
2025-10-16 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-06-20 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-02-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2024-10-15 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2024-06-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2024-05-30 STARS
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed

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