Salina Early Learning Academy - Salina OK Child Care Center

707 N Cherokee , Salina OK 74365
(918) 434-1091

About the Provider

Description: Salina Early Learning Academy is a Child Care Center in Salina OK, with a maximum capacity of 66 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. The provider does not participate in a subsidized child care program.

Additional Information: Rated 1 Star.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830024701
  • Capacity: 66
  • Age Range: 0 - 11 Months, 12 - 23 Months, 2 Years, 3 Years, 4 Years
  • State Rating: 3
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: No
  • Type of Care: Daytime Hours
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (405) 982-3723 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Aubrey Bushyhead

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2021-08-12 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2021-04-22 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2020-08-24 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: TYPED FOR THE DIRECTOR: WILL TRACK MONTHLY TO ENSURE CPR AND 1ST AID IS MAINTAINED.
Correction Date: 2019-09-04
Description: 340:110-3-284.2(b)(6) - Position specific professional development. Master teachers obtain and maintain CPR and first aid certification requirements, per OAC 340:110-3-284(d). Master teachers assuming the position:

3 PERSONNEL WHO HAVE EXPIRED CPR AND 1ST AID.

2020-08-24 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: TYPED FOR THE DIRECTOR: WILL TRACK MONTHLY TO ENSURE PDLS ARE CURRENT.
Correction Date: 2020-08-24
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.

3 PERSONNEL THAT HAVE EXPIRED PDLS.

2019-12-17 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for program: Staff has sent in required documents and is waiting for CECPD to update PDL. Program is tracking now and sends out reminders to staff to let them know the PDL is about to expire.
Correction Date: 2019-03-17
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 members expired PDL's

2019-08-06 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: TYPED FOR DIRECTOR. WILL HAVE PERSONNEL COMPLETE COURSEWORK TO UPDATE PDL AND WILL CHECK REGISTRY PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE ALL PERSONNEL HAVE CURRENT PDL DATES.
Correction Date: 2019-09-06
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 personnel lacking current pdl one personnel has until 11/2019 to obtain current pdl.

2019-04-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2019-02-21 Other
Partial Inspection
Plan: Typed for program: Director has talked to the teacher and has written the teacher up for the incident. Director has done training on supervision and will do an additional supervision training for all staff.
Correction Date: 2019-03-21
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.

Teacher left sick child unattended in classroom.

2018-12-05 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-10-18 Periodic
Partial Inspection
Plan: PERSONNEL WILL MAKE SURE CHILDREN ARE SUPERVISIED DURING BATHROOM BREAKS.
Correction Date: 2018-10-18
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.

Three children were observed in the boys bathroom by themselves on 10/10/2018.

2018-08-08 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2018-04-24 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: PERSONNEL WILL REAPPLY WITHIN 60 DAYS TO ENSURE PDL IS CURRENT IN THE FUTURE. PERSONNEL HAS SUBMITTED ALL INFORMATION AND WAITING FOR ISSUANCE.
Correction Date: 2018-05-04
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 personnel lacking current PDL.

2017-11-14 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2017-08-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I will complete the Equipment Inventory and send a copy to licensing worker once it is completed.
Correction Date: 2017-08-25
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.

Facility last completed an Equipment Inventory in March 2016.

2017-08-18 Periodic
Full Inspection
Plan: Typed for Director - I will contact the alarm company to come out and check the alarm system. I did not realize that it had not been checked back in February.
Correction Date: 2017-09-18
Description: 340:110-3-279(f)(2)(C) - inspected and tagged at least every 12 months by a state licensed authority.

The facility has not had the fire alarm box inspected since 2-8-16.

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