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Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery

1643 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 731115.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery

Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery is a licensed child care center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 11 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830025255
See the state's record

Summary

28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 11 of 28 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 10
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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 28 visits
  1. Aug 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed 1 personnel not having maintained the required number of training hours.”
  2. Apr 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “At the time of licensing's monitoring visit, one personnel to have worked over 90 days has not obtained ELCCT training.”
  4. Oct 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One teaching personnel employed 12 months has an expired OPDL at the time of visit.”
  7. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one personnel employed at the program for 12 months have not maintained a current OPDL certificate on the OKRegistry at the time of visit.”
Show 18 earlier visits
  1. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one personnel not have maintained a current Oklahoma Professional Development Ladder certificate on site at the time of visit.”
  3. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Personnel job positions are not listed correctly on the Direct Care Organization, therefore the program is not maintaining all items listed on the Direct Care Facility Handbook.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one personnel to have been employed over 12 months to not have maintained a current PDL within 12 months of expiration.”
    • Background checks

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one personnel in the infant classroom not having in process or completed backgrounds at the time of visit.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two personnel not having completed at least the required number of professional development clock-hours to maintain a current OPLD certificate on site at the time of visit.”
  6. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one staff having not have maintained a current OPDL within 12 months of employment.”
  10. May 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Mar 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed three staff not having OPDL within 12 months of employment or having maintaining a current OPDL.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the director not maintaining the direct care organization with correct staff and positions.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed three staff not completed ELCCT within 90 days of employment.”
  13. Feb 9, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  14. Feb 8, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one potential staff to be in a classroom by herself with 8 two year old's interacting with children without a background check or fingerprints.”
    • Background checks

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one potential staff to be in a classroom with 8 two year old's interacting with children without a background check or fingerprints.”
  15. Jan 19, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  16. Jan 18, 2024Follow-up visit6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one child without child records available.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed teacher placed two infants on their stomach's.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed three infants asleep in swings and bouncers.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one teacher in a classroom with 8 children on a phone call”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two classrooms under staffed. Both classrooms had children 2 years of age and younger.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one child not having an immunization record available.”
  17. Jan 10, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “During a recent OIG audit on 10/24/23. It was determined the provider did not maintain adequate attendance records, including arrival and departure times, for all children in care.”
  18. Dec 12, 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 Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery

Is Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery licensed?

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

When was Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 11 of 28 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 Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery care for?

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

Does Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (405) 424-4656 to ask.

What is Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery's phone number?

(405) 424-4656.

Where is Chauncey Cher Dena's Preschool & Nursery?

1643 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. The nearest other daycare we list is Progressive Steps, 0.1 miles away.

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