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Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II

935 E Melton Drive, Jay, OK 74346
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II

Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II is a licensed child care center in Jay, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#K830006638
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 10 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Facility has not completed a fire inspection within two years and expired as of 02/2025.”
  7. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member with expired PDL”
  10. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo 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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Questions about Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II

Is Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II licensed?

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

When was Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 10 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 Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II care for?

30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (916) 253-4002 to ask.

What is Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II's phone number?

(916) 253-4002.

Where is Cherokee Nation Head Start - Jay I & Jay II?

935 E Melton Drive, Jay, OK 74346. The nearest other daycare we list is Neocaa, Inc. Early Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

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