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A Bright Start Development Center

509 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 744642.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
Call (918) 207-5834Directions

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About A Bright Start Development Center

A Bright Start Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

A Bright Start Development Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for A Bright Start Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830052874
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 9
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Other rules 1

For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 10 visits
  1. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The last equipment inventory was completed on 11/22/24.”
  3. Sep 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “The last fire inspection was complete on 8/22/23.”
    • Other rules

      Rule not named in the record

      “CCLS observed one compliance form that was expired.”
  4. May 15, 2025Follow-up visit3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The impact material under the dome measures to be 4 inches in depth, but is required to be 6 inches in depth.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program does not currently have a qualified Director with a current Oklahoma Director's Credential.”
  5. May 14, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The impact material under the dome measures to be 4 inches in depth, but is required to be 6 inches in depth.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “One infant was observed asleep in a bouncer.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program does not currently have a qualified Director with a current Oklahoma Director's Credential.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT training.”
  6. Jan 8, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed ELCCT.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 12 months has an expired PDL.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 90 days has not completed CPR.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Outdoor play equipment that measures more than 4ft in height does not have 6 inches depth of impact material.”
  7. Sep 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Director does not have a current bronze or higher ODC.”
  8. May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members employed more than 90 days have not completed ELCCT.”
  9. Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about A Bright Start Development Center

Is A Bright Start Development Center licensed?

Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.

When was A Bright Start Development Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on June 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has A Bright Start Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 76% of Oklahoma daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 0. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can A Bright Start Development Center care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does A Bright Start Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are A Bright Start Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does A Bright Start Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 207-5834 to ask.

What is A Bright Start Development Center's phone number?

(918) 207-5834.

Where is A Bright Start Development Center?

509 S Muskogee Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464. The nearest other daycare we list is Cubs Den Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services (license and visits).