Description: Special CARE, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides services for children with and without special needs while promoting acceptance and the belief that children are children first. Funding is received through the United Way, various foundation grants, reimbursement programs, corporations, and individual contributions.
Special CARE is licensed to serve more than 200 children between the ages of 6 weeks to 21 years. Two thirds of the children enrolled at Special Care have special needs. Some of the physical and multi-disabling challenges our students face are Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, Autism, and many other disabilities.
The Special CARE program is available Monday through Friday from 7am to 6pm. In addition, before and after-school programs are available for school-age children; summer and holiday programs are also available. Inclusive classrooms and on-site therapy services offer opportunities for children of all abilities to reach their full potential. Families thrive too because of the support and community they experience at Special Care.
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 |
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| 2021-07-16 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed | ||
| 2021-07-15 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The infants were placed in their cribs while Licensing was in the classroom. In the future, the director will discuss safe sleep with personnel and will ensure that all personnel are trained in safe sleep practices. Correction Date: 2021-07-15 |
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Description:
340:110-3-296(b)(2)(B)(ii) - When an infant falls asleep in equipment other than appropriate rest equipment, the infant is immediately moved to appropriate rest equipment.
During the walkthrough, Licensing observed 2 infants asleep on boppy pillows on the floor. |
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| 2021-07-15 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The personnel left while licensing was present. In the future, the director will ensure all personnel have completed background checks prior to hire. Correction Date: 2021-07-15 |
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Description:
340:110-3-282(a)(1)(C)(i) - the program has submitted a criminal history review request to the Office of Background Investigations (OBI);
One teacher, in a classroom, not counting in ratio, has not had criminal history submitted to the Office of Background Investigations. |
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| 2021-03-22 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The personnel will not return until complete results are provided to the program and the program will submit a new online request to OBI. In the future the program will complete the criminal history review process for all required individuals. Correction Date: 2021-03-22 |
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Description:
340:110-3-282(c) - Criminal History. The program and required individuals complete the criminal history review process. The program receives the completed criminal history review results from OBI when required per (a) of this Section.
One personnel at the program does not have completed background history. |
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| 2020-10-14 | Follow Up Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed | ||
| 2020-09-25 | Complaint Partial Inspection |
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| Description: No non-compliances observed | ||
| 2020-02-25 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program remains in violation without an acceptable Plan of Correction. Correction Date: 2020-02-25 |
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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.
Two employees have worked for the program for 12 months or more (counting in ratio/working with children) and do not have a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder certification. |
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| 2020-02-25 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program states all employees have enrolled and will complete the training by: The program will create shorter deadlines for completion of ELCCT training and will remove those that have not completed ELCCT in a timely fashion, for the work schedule. Correction Date: 2020-03-09 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.
Four employees of the program have worked (at the program) for 90 calendar days or more and have not complete the Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT). |
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| 2019-10-29 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: Although the program remains out of compliance without an acceptable plan of correction, the program is required to meet and maintain Licensing requirements at all times. Correction Date: 2019-10-29 |
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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.
Five employees have worked for the program for 12 months or more (counting in ratio) and do not have current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder (OPDL) certification. |
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| 2019-04-05 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: All personnel will have current FA/CPR by Correction Date: 2019-05-05 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(d)(6) - CPR and first aid. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are age-appropriate for the ages of children accepted into care and are from approved sources listed on the OPDR website. In addition to CPR and first aid certification requirements for individuals listed in (A) through (B) of this subsection, other position specific CPR and first aid certification requirements are also met per OAC 340:110-3-284.1 through 340:110-3-284.4.
Two personnel have expired CPR/FA. |
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| 2019-04-05 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: All personnel employed for 90 calendar days will complete ELCCT Correction Date: 2019-04-18 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.
Four personnel who have been employed for 90 calendar days have not completed ELCCT. |
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| 2019-04-05 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program remains out of compliance without an acceptable plan of correction Correction Date: 0001-01-01 |
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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.
Six teaching personnel that have been employed for the program for 12 months do not have current PDL's. |
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| 2018-11-30 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program remains out of compliance without an acceptable plan of correction Correction Date: 0001-01-01 |
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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.
Nine personnel who have been employed for the program longer than 12 months do not have current PDL'S |
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| 2018-11-30 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: All personnel employed for longer than 90 calendar days will complete ELCCT by: Correction Date: 2018-12-12 |
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Description:
340:110-3-284(d)(5) - Entry Level Child Care Training (ELCCT) or equivalent. Prior to, or within 90 calendar days of employment, teaching personnel hired after August 1, 2003, complete an approved entry-level training listed on the Oklahoma Professional Development Registry (OPDR) website, such as ELCCT. However, this training is not required when previously received, unless the individual has not been employed at a licensed program within the last five years.
One personnel employed longer than 90 calendar days has not completed ELCCT. |
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| 2018-07-26 | Periodic Full Inspection |
Plan: The program remains out of compliance without an acceptable plan of correction. Correction Date: 0001-01-01 |
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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.
Eight personnel that have been employed for the program for 12 months or longer do not have current OPDL's. |
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