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Midwest City, OK 73130 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Star's Childcare Academy III
- licensed capacity
- 35
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bright Star's Childcare Academy III
Bright Star's Childcare Academy III is a licensed child care center in Midwest City, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 35 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Star's Childcare Academy III has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Star's Childcare Academy III
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 35 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #K830054785
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 14 visits · 21 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 8
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safe sleep 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 14 visits
- Sep 2, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Aug 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- May 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One person that has been employed at the program since 9/1/25 as a substitute is restricted and does not have a granted restricted waiver for this location.”
Rule not named in the record
“The director has not been present at the facility since September2025. Director was last present five days in September 2025.”
Sep 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Staff child ratios were not met in two classrooms - infants, ones, twos group had 3 infants 2 two year-olds with one teacher totaling five children with one teacher. The preschool classroom had 2 one year-olds, 4 two year-olds, and 3 three year-olds totaling nine children with one teacher.”
Rule not named in the record
“The compliance file is missing some documents from the previous 120 days - 8/6/25 monitoring summary, 8/21/25 complaint findings.”
Rule not named in the record
“Attendance records are not being documented for the program director based on work hours reported; work dates/times are only recorded for three days for the current month of September 2025.”
- Aug 6, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One teaching personnel who has been employed with the program for more than 12 months has not completed the minimum number of professional development hours to maintain a current PDL certificate.”
Rule not named in the record
“One teaching personnel that has been employed at the program for more than 12 months has an expired PDL certificate.”
- Feb 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Once class of children were resting on cots without a sheet covering the resting surface.”
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have a current Equipment Inventory. The previous one was completed on 8/15/2023.”
Show 4 earlier visits
- Jul 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have a qualified director. the acting director for the program has not obtained the Oklahoma Director's Credential - bronze level or higher.”
Apr 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One personnel having been employed with the program for more than 90 days does not have ELCCT training.”
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have a qualified director; the acting director for the program, has not obtained the Oklahoma Director's Credential - bronze level or higher.”
Dec 21, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One teacher employed past 12 months does not have a current OPDL certificate; this expired 8/26/23.”
Rule not named in the record
“There are 2 tubes of hydrocortisone, 2 tubes of antibiotic cream, and 1 jar of petroleum jelly located on the bottom shelf of the changing table in the boys bathroom in reach of children; there are also two containers of cleaning supplies on the wall ledge by the kitchen area that are in reach of children.”
Rule not named in the record
“Cords connecting the TV to an electrical device are hanging low in reach of children where three year olds are present.”
Rule not named in the record
“A teacher re-employed by the program on 10/23/23 does not have a background check that is complete or in process; the status is incomplete/closed.”
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have a qualified director; the acting director for the program has not obtained the Oklahoma Director's Credential - bronze level or higher.”
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have a qualified master teacher employed at this time; one master teacher is required for capacity of 35 children.”
Rule not named in the record
“The large wooden play structure does not have six feet of use zone space available for the perimeters of the tall yellow slide, yellow crawl-through tunnel, and climbing ladder.”
Rule not named in the record
“The program does not have an approved fire inspection; an inspection was conducted in June of 2023 but was not approved. The last approved inspection is dated 8/03/21.”
Rule not named in the record
“The three fire extinguishers for the program have not been inspected and tagged within the past 12 months; expired 5/30/2023.”
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Star's Childcare Academy III
Is Bright Star's Childcare Academy III licensed?
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Star's Childcare Academy III last inspected?
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Star's Childcare Academy III had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 7 of 14 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 Bright Star's Childcare Academy III care for?
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Star's Childcare Academy III accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Star's Childcare Academy III's hours?
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Star's Childcare Academy III cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (405) 736-0105 to ask.
What is Bright Star's Childcare Academy III's phone number?
(405) 736-0105.
Where is Bright Star's Childcare Academy III?
9233 Ne 10th, Midwest City, OK 73130. The nearest other daycare we list is Dana Brown Cooper Head Start, 0.1 miles away.