Li'l Explorers Child Care & Learning Center - Mcalester OK Child Care Center

35 E. MADISON , MCALESTER OK 74501
(918) 420-5750

About the Provider

Description: At Li’l Explorers, we offer secure webcam participation in your child’s day. At any time, parents are able to log in to a secure website and view their child’s classroom or the facility common areas in real time, with live video streaming. This adds a sense of security and connection with your child during their time away from you and is a service only offered in the local market at Li’l Explorers Child Care and Learning Center.

Additional Information: Rated 2 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830025127
  • Capacity: 90
  • 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
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 982-3680 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Kristi Wilkins

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-08-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-04-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Staff will resubmit PDL renewal within a timely manner to ensure PDL doesn't expire in future. Director staffed with employees about submitting PDL's on time.
Correction Date: 2021-05-18
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 that has been employed for over one year has expired OPDL.

2020-10-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will contact city fire department to obtain inspection. She will let licensing know when it is completed.
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).

Expired fire inspection.

2020-10-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: ER has made application for PDL but has not received it.
Correction Date: 2020-11-29
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.

one staff ER does not have a current PDL.

2020-02-11 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director states she gave the Equipment Inventory to the staff to complete in their classroom. She stated she will have the Equipment Inventory for the Center completed.
Correction Date: 2020-02-18
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 has not been completed within last 12 months.

2019-10-28 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Program will discuss with Owner to purchase a new diaper changing table. If they do not purchase the diaper changing table they will move the children to a room with a diaper changing area.
Correction Date: 2019-11-01
Description: 340:110-3-297(a)(3)(A) - are required in the classroom or a restroom that opens directly into the classroom, when the classroom has 2-year-olds or younger in diapers;

2 classrooms with children in diapers do not have diaper changing area.

2019-10-28 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Assistant Director stated that she will purchase a new diaper changing pad.
Correction Date: 2019-11-01
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 in one year old room has a tear in the pad therefore making it porous.

2019-10-22 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-10-22 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: Plan of correction mailed for completion. Plan of Correction received 12/9/19- Staff person who did not demonstrate good judgment that Licensing witnessed holding child by wrist/ arm area on different occasion is no longer working at Child Care Center. Center Director will talk with staff about using good judgment in a staff meeting. Staff members with 2,3 & 4 year olds will have training on Challenging Behaviors with Technical Assistance.
Description: good judgement- staff did not demonstrate good judgement when dealing with child with challenging behaviors.
2019-07-31 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-06-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-02-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-10-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-08-13 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-06-04 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Director will discuss with the staff about keeping their rooms clean. Director stated she will put a cleaning chart in the rooms for daily cleaning. Director and Assistant Director will go over cleaning requirement with staff.
Correction Date: 2018-06-06
Description: 340:110-3-304(a)(1) - The facility and vehicles are clean, sanitary, and free of clutter and litter, including paper accumulation. The facility and equipment do not have accumulations of dust, dirt, soils, food particles, and other debris.

3 year old room has food, dirt and particles all over the carpeted area. The bathroom in the classroom smells of urine.

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