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Creative care day care

216 E First St, Tahlequah, OK 744645.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
29
open each week
5 days
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About

About Creative care day care

Creative care day care is a licensed child care center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 9 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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
29 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
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 capacity29 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Creative care day care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Creative care day care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
29 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830053774
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 12, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 34 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 16
  • Building, equipment and play areas 10
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 12, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One employee employed longer than 90 days, has not completed an ELCCT course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Director's ODC expired 5/20/26.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Director has 0 professional development training hours.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “One employee caring for infants had taken an unapproved safe sleep course.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One employee has 0 professional development training hours.”
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “Top of the stove has food debris and other set liquid.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The ladder used to climb onto the boat climbing structure that is outside has loose parts.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One employee has an expired PDL and one employee didn't obtain a current PDL within 12 months of employment.”
  2. Apr 1, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two employees employed by the program longer than 2 weeks without a personnel for submitted to Licensing.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a hole in the wall in the back bathroom under the sink.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to view completed orientation for two employees employed longer than one week.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to view a physical environment checklist completed within the last 12 months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to view an equipment inventory completed within the last 12 months.”
  3. Dec 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Program does not have a qualified Master Teacher.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member completed zero training hours.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff without a current CPR-First Aid certification on site.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Program's Master Teacher has an expired OK-PDL.”
  4. Aug 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “CCLS observed a roach crawling on a cabinet.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The impact material measures 5 inches under the swings and measures 3 inches under the slides.”
  5. Apr 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “One toilet had urine still in the toilet that had not been flushed, and the room smelled strongly of urine.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The impact material on the play equipment that measures taller than 4 feet only has 4 inches of impact material.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “One toilet is not working and one toilet has the top lid off requiring a lever to be pushed in order for the toilet to fill up with water to flush.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Compliance file notifications and insurance exception notifications had not been updated in the children's records files.”
  6. Dec 13, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members employed more than 90 days at the program have not completed ELCCT.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Outdoor play equipment that measures higher than 4 feet does not have enough impact material that measures 6 inches deep.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Insurance exception notifications and compliance file notifications forms were expired.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members employed more than 90 days at the program have not had CPR/First Aid Training.”
  7. Aug 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Fire Inspection was last complete on 4-30-2022.”
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “No lid on trashcan in kitchen”
  8. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 90 days has an expired CPR credential.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Fire Inspection was last complete on 4/30/2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed more than 12 months has an expired PDL.”
  9. Apr 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Director has an expired ODC.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members who have been employed more than 12 months have an expired PDL.”
  10. Dec 27, 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 Creative care day care

Is Creative care day care licensed?

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

When was Creative care day care last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 12, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Creative care day care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 9 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 Creative care day care care for?

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

Does Creative care day care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Creative care day care'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 Creative care day care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 708-9835 to ask.

What is Creative care day care's phone number?

(918) 708-9835.

Where is Creative care day care?

216 E First St, Tahlequah, OK 74464. The nearest other daycare we list is Two Rivers Academy, 0.3 miles away.

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