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Ft. Gibson Headstart

500 S. Ross St., Ft. Gibson, OK 74434
licensed capacity
33
open each week
5 days
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About Ft. Gibson Headstart

Ft. Gibson Headstart is a licensed child care center in Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
33 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 2:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity33 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Ft. Gibson Headstart has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ft. Gibson Headstart

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
33 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830022712
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Transportation 2
  • Records and paperwork 2

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 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to view a current quarterly inspection for all three buses.”
  4. Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One employee, employed longer than 12 months, has an expired PDL.”
  5. Mar 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “No impact material under required equipment over four feet high on one play area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Portions of the fence, even with the tension wire, allow enough space for children to crawl under, due to erosion of dirt.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Due to erosion of the dirt, there is enough space for children to crawl under the gate.”
  6. Nov 7, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Impact material under required equipment is less than 6 inches.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Current auto insurance policy not on site.”
    • Transportation

      Rule not named in the record

      “Current quarterly vehicle inspection logs not on-site.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The fence on the Head Start Playground does not begin at ground level & there is enough space for children to fit under.”
  7. Aug 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff employed over 12 months has an expired OK-PDL.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Compliance File Notification over 12 months old for two children. One child's form was not dated.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Impact material under required equipment was less than 6 inches.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Fence on Head Start playground does not begin at ground level.”
  8. Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The Program does not have CPR-First Aid certification for one staff member.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Staff employed over 90 days have not completed ELCCT.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed over 90 days has not obtained CPR-First Aid certification.”
  9. Oct 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 Ft. Gibson Headstart

Is Ft. Gibson Headstart licensed?

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

When was Ft. Gibson Headstart last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ft. Gibson Headstart had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 8 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 Ft. Gibson Headstart care for?

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

Does Ft. Gibson Headstart accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ft. Gibson Headstart's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ft. Gibson Headstart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (539) 867-7302 to ask.

What is Ft. Gibson Headstart's phone number?

(539) 867-7302.

Where is Ft. Gibson Headstart?

500 S. Ross St., Ft. Gibson, OK 74434. The nearest other daycare we list is Fort Gibson Tiger Cubs, under 0.1 miles away.

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