Pawhuska Head Start - Pawhuska OK Child Care Center

1425 LYNN AVENUE , PAWHUSKA OK 74056
(918) 287-1611

About the Provider

Description: United serves 1,354 children 0-5 and pregnant women through our Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. These programs provide educational opportunities to both parent and child. In harmony with our Mission to prepare each child for a lifetime of learning, both programs meet the needs of the child and family. Through direct service or referral, families are ensured assistance with child development, adult education, child and adult health services, disability services, emergency services, and mental health services. A healthy, happy child is a child ready to learn.

Under the leadership of Johnny Bryant and Kim Rice, our Head Start/Early Head Start Program has grown by 40% in recent years. During that time, emphasis on our Mission Statement helped to ensure that we continue to reach for the stars. Enough is not enough. At United, excellence is the only goal.

Additional Information: Rated 2 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830004359
  • Capacity: 34
  • Age Range: 3 Years, 4 Years, 5 Years
  • State Rating: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 795-7972 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Kathy Dove

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-04-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The staff will submit any information required to renew their Oklahoma professional development ladder and have a renewed OPDL by
Correction Date: 2021-07-14
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 employed more than 12 months do not have current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladders.

2020-10-21 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-10-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for staff in charge; The staff will complete all requirements and training and have a current OPDL with in 90days. Staff will and have a current OPDL at all times.
Correction Date: 2020-01-29
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.

1 staff employed more than 12 months do not have a current Oklahoma professional development ladder.

2019-04-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for staff in charge, an equipment inventory will be completed by
Correction Date: 2019-04-29
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).

The last equipment inventory was completed on 2/19/18.

2019-04-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for staff in charge, the employee will register with CECPD and have a current Oklahoma development ladder by 07/01/19
Correction Date: 2019-07-15
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 employed for more than 12 month does not have a current Oklahoma professional development ladder

2018-10-01 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for provider, The director is having a staff meeting on 10/3/18 to review ratio and supervision policy. Staff will ask another staff member to step into the classroom before leaving, The classroom will be in compliance with staff child ratio at all times,
Correction Date: 2018-10-01
Description: 340:110-3-286(a) - Ratios. Ratios mean the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless the requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

A self reported noncompliance that occurred on 09/28/18, Staff left the classroom leaving 14 children, 12- 3 years old and 2, 4 year olds with one staff.

2018-10-01 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for provider, The director is having a staff meeting on 10/3/18 to review ratio and supervision policy. Staff will ask another staff member to step into the classroom before leaving, The staff will supervision children at all times..
Correction Date: 2018-10-01
Description: 340:110-3-287(a) - Supervision. Supervision means the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

Self reported incident reported on 09/28/18, lack of supervision by staff resulted in inappropriate play between children.

2018-04-26 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed by licensing, the staff will complete college courses 5/10/18 and will submit her training to CECPD and her OPDL will be renewed by
Correction Date: 2018-08-01
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 employed more than 12 months OPDL expired 4/10/18.

2018-02-26 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-10-26 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-10-25 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-10-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The staff will register and complete all items necessary to required to have a current OPDL by
Correction Date: 2017-12-18
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.

1staff employed for more than 12 months does not have a current OPDL.

2017-04-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The staff will register today for OPDL renewal and the OPDL will be renewed within 45 days.
Correction Date: 2017-05-29
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 has an expired OPDL since 10/26/16.

2017-04-13 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: The program will begin keeping an injury or poison exposure log starting today.
Correction Date: 2017-04-13
Description: 340:110-3-281.2(c)(8)(A) - Injury and poison exposure log. Incidents requiring an injury or poison exposure report are documented and maintained in one location for at least 12 months, to determine patterns. The log includes, at least the:

The program does not keep a injury or poison exposure log.

2017-03-22 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description:

No non-compliances observed

No non-compliances observed

No non-compliances observed

No non-compliances observed

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