Kibois Howe Head Start - Howe OK Child Care Center

21444 E NORTH RAILROAD ST. , HOWE OK 74940
(918) 967-3325

About the Provider

Description: Head Start is a comprehensive child development program that provides education, nutrition, health, and social services to income eligible preschool children and their families. It is one of the most successful federal programs ever created. Head Start helps prepare children to enter kindergarten as it embraces families and encourages them to achieve a better life.

Additional Information: Rated 1 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830051495
  • Capacity: 18
  • Age Range: 3 Years, 4 Years
  • State Rating: 1
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Transportation: Field Trips, Emergency Only
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (918)649-2300 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Rachel Rice

Location Map

Inspection/Report History

Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.

Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2019-08-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will make sure that copies of current Driver's Licenses & Auto Insurance for all Staff who may transport is on site. Director will review Staff records once a month to make sure everything is current.
Correction Date: 2019-08-23
Description: 340:110-3-305(a)(4) - Drivers and vehicles used to transport children are in compliance with all applicable state laws, including vehicle insurance. Documentation is maintained per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340:110-3-281.2(c) and (d).

Copies of Driver's Licenses & Vehicle insurance not on site for all possible drivers.

2019-08-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: All staff who may transport will complete Child Passenger Safety Training by the due date.
Correction Date: 2019-11-06
Description: 340:110-3-305(b)(2)(B) - drivers and personnel assisting with child passenger safety restraints per OAC 340:110-3- 284.3(d).

Staff who will transport do not have Child Passenger Safety Training.

2019-08-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will contact the Kibois Safety Coordinator and request new impact material for the outdoor play area. Director will monitor levels of impact material during outdoor play time.
Correction Date: 2019-08-28
Description: 340:110-3-301(c)(11)(B)(i)(I) - are maintained at a depth of at least six inches by replacing, leveling, or raking. In addition, rubber mulch, EWF, and any other loose-fill material that is tested by the American Society for Testing and Materials International (ASTM) must comply with ASTM impact attenuation and EWF guidelines;

Impact material on outdoor play area was less than 6 inches.

2019-08-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Licensing will email Director a copy of the Orientation form on 8-21-19. Director will have new employees view the Orientation DVD & complete the Orientation form by the due date. Director will make sure that new employees complete Orientation within their first week of employment at the Program.
Correction Date: 2019-08-23
Description: 340:110-3-281.3(b)(7) - Orientation. The DHS form or a program form containing the same information is maintained for each personnel.

No Orientation form for new staff.

2019-02-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-08-27 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description:

No non-compliances observed

No non-compliances observed

2018-02-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will complete a new Physical Environment checklist. Director will ensure an Equipment Inventory is completed annually. Director will provide Licensing verification once checklist is completed.
Correction Date: 2018-03-05
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.

Program does not have a current Physical Environment Checklist.

2018-02-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will complete a new Equipment Inventory. Director will ensure that a new Equipment Inventory is completed annually. Director will provide Licensing Specialist verification once the inventory has been completed.
Correction Date: 2018-03-05
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).

Program does not have a current Equipment Inventory.

2017-08-25 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: PROGRAM WILL CONTACT THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL TO SCHEDULE A NEW FIRE INSPECTION. PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE LICENSING A COPY OF CURRENT FIRE INSPECTION ONCE COMPLETED.
Correction Date: 2017-09-25
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).

PROGRAM DOES NOT HAVE A CURRENT FIRE INSPECTION.

2017-08-25 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: COMPLIANCE FILE NOTIFICATION IS COMPLETED ON ALL ENROLLED CHILDREN.
Correction Date: 2017-09-01
Description: 340:110-3-281.2(c)(7)(B)(1) - Parents complete DHS forms every 12 months regarding insurance liability and the compliance file. Forms are maintained at the facility. 6

COMPLIANCE FILE NOTIFICATION NOT COMPLETED ON 4 CHILDREN.

2017-02-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: STAFF EMPLOYED OVER ONE YEAR WILL OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT PDL.
Correction Date: 2017-04-09
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.

STAFF EMPLOYED OVER ONE YEAR DO NOT HAVE A CURRENT PDL.

2017-02-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT CHECKLIST COMPLETED ANNUALLY
Correction Date: 2017-03-09
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

2017-02-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: EQUIPMENT INVENTORY COMPLETED ANNUALLY
Correction Date: 2017-03-09
Description: 340:110-3-281.2(c)(9)(D) - Equipment inventory. DHS form applicable to the program type and ages of children accepted into care is available.

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY NOT COMPLETED

If you are a provider and you believe any information is incorrect, please contact us. We will research your concern and make corrections accordingly.

Reviews

Be the first to review this childcare provider. Write a review about Kibois Howe Head Start. Let other families know what’s great, or what could be improved. Please read our brief review guidelines to make your review as helpful as possible.

Review Policy:
ChildcareCenter.us does not actively screen or monitor user reviews, nor do we verify or edit content. Reviews reflect only the opinion of the writer. We ask that users follow our review guidelines. If you see a review that does not reflect these guidelines, you can email us. We will assess the review and decide the appropriate next step. Please note – we will not remove a review simply because it is negative. Providers are welcome to respond to parental reviews, however we ask that they identify themselves as the provider.

Nearby Providers

Cdi Head Start- Howe Howe, OK | (918) 705-0711 | 0.2 mile away
Seedlings Learning Center Poteau, OK | (918) 649-3905 | 3.4 miles away
Cdi Head Start- Heavener Heavener, OK | (918) 653-2004 | 4.7 miles away
Heavener Kibois Preschool Heavener, OK | (918) 653-3517 | 4.8 miles away
Choctaw Nation Child Development Poteau, OK | (918) 647-7064 | 4.9 miles away
Wister Head Start Wister, OK | (918) 655-7797 | 4.9 miles away
Where The Wild Things Grow Daycare Center, Llc Heavener, OK | (918) 564-8319 | 5 miles away
Cdi Head Start- Wister Wister, OK | (918) 705-0512 | 5.1 miles away
Choctaw Nation Headstart Poteau, OK | (918) 647-8500 | 6 miles away
Millennium Child Development Center Poteau, OK | (918) 649-0172 | 6.4 miles away
First Christian Church Childcare Center Poteau, OK | (918) 413-3067 | 6.9 miles away
Casc Headstart Poteau, OK | | 7 miles away
Mighty Munchkins Child Care Center Poteau, OK | (918) 564-2207 | 7.2 miles away
Mighty Munchkin's Child Care Center Poteau, OK | (918) 647-5004 | 7.3 miles away
Footsteps Of Grace Day Care Llc Poteau, OK | (918) 649-0171 | 8 miles away
Cdi Head Start- Poteau Public School Poteau, OK | (919) 647-7785 | 8.8 miles away
Jen's Kid Korral Cameron, OK | (479) 719-2059 | 10.8 miles away
Panama Head Start Panama, OK | (918) 963-2657 | 15.2 miles away
Cuddley Bear Child Care Spiro, OK | (918) 962-9469 | 19.3 miles away
Spiro Head Start Spiro, OK | (918) 962-5282 | 19.6 miles away