SMART START # 4 - Lawton OK Child Care Center

1416 GORE BLVD #5 , LAWTON OK 73501
(580) 248-3883

About the Provider

Description: Here at Smart Start #4, we offer an excellent curriculum for infants thru Pre-K. We also are involved in the Lawton Public School Pre-K collaboration, by offering full day Pre-K. We strive to create a welcoming environment and are proud of our open door policy; where families can stop in any time and visit with their child or ask questions. Many of our teachers have been with us for over a year or more, so you can be sure that everyone at our center is committed to our families.

Additional Information: Rated 3 Stars.

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: K830005322
  • Capacity: 89
  • 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, Daytime Hours
  • District Office: Oklahoma Dept of Human Services - Child Care Services
  • District Office Phone: (580) 919-4184 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Jennifer Walker

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Inspection/Report History

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Date Type/Purpose Corrections
2026-03-25 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2026-02-04 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2026-01-12 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2026-01-09 340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A)
Determined During Course of Investigation Complaints
Plan: Staff was terminated the day of the incident. Use of a slipper or any object to strike the carpet appears threatening. The personnel policy has been amended to state that athletic shoes must be worn daily and easily removed shoes are prohibited. The staff will be retrained in proper discipline and conscious discipline techniques to redirect children during circle time when a child loses interest.
Description: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Inappropriate Discipline - Physical: teacher uses inappropriate discipline with a child
2026-01-09 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2026-01-09 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C)
Substantiated Complaints
Plan: In the future, personnel will go to the main admin office to resolve any disagreements. When staff disagreements become heated, staff will be asked to exit the building through the main front entrance. Arrangements will be made for a conference with admin to ensure a safe and equitable resolution will be reached. When personnel resign or terminated, they will be asked to immediately leave through the main front door entrance and will not be let back in, to ensure safety and wellbeing of the children. We will have team building training within the next month.
Description: 2) Responsibilities: Reporter stated staff was observed hitting another staff in front of the children.
2025-11-04 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-07-22 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-07-09 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-06-24 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-06-20 Follow Up
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-05-30 Complaint
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-05-05 Other
Partial Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2025-01-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed
2024-07-29 Periodic
Full Inspection
Description: No non-compliances observed

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