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First Christian Church Childcare Center

208 N. Witte, Poteau, OK 74953
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
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About First Christian Church Childcare Center

First Christian Church Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Poteau, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts 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
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 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 capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

First Christian Church Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for First Christian Church Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830024848
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Jul 22, 2026Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      340:110-3-300(h)(1) The indoor temperature in children's areas is between 65 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit (F).

      “Facility/ home environment- Indoor temperature is over 80 degrees.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Infant was observed sleeping in swing.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a 2 and older group that was out of ratio (18:1) with 7- two year olds.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the two and older classroom with a Ratio 18:1 with 7-two year olds. A second staff member was present but asleep and not counted in ratio.”
  2. Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 15, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      340:110-3-287(c) Non-job related. do not participate in personal activities that may interfere with supervision, such as visitors, phone calls, or electronic device use. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Supervision: Program Staff are using their personal devices while counted in Staff-Child Ratio.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      340:110-3-284(c)(2)(E) work with children without physical, psychological, or emotional punishment, mistreatment, or abuse. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel: Program staff are yelling at the children.”
  4. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One Assistant teacher has an expired CPR/ First Aid Certification.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “One child over 12 months old was drinking a bottle on rest equipment.”
  6. Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff's OK-PDL expired 11/08/24.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff's CPR-First Aid expired 7/08/24.”
  10. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “[name] PDL expired 10/27/23 and Kaitlyn Miller PDL expired 8/02/23.”

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 First Christian Church Childcare Center

Is First Christian Church Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was First Christian Church Childcare Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has First Christian Church Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 12 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 First Christian Church Childcare Center care for?

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

Does First Christian Church Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are First Christian Church Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does First Christian Church Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 564-2771 to ask.

What is First Christian Church Childcare Center's phone number?

(918) 564-2771.

Where is First Christian Church Childcare Center?

208 N. Witte, Poteau, OK 74953. The nearest other daycare we list is Mighty Munchkins Child Care Center, 0.3 miles away.

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