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Ardmore, OK 73401 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Gloria Ainsworth Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Ardmore, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, full-time care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists weekly tuition from $96.50 to $180.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 37 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks–12 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, special-needs / inclusion care, summer camp and toddler care |
| Class size | Infant care available for up to 16 babies |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | DHS; Chickasaw (payment options on waitlist form) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Three-Star) |
| More | Founded 1980 |
| Licensed capacity | 200 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Gloria Ainsworth Child Care and Learning Center lists weekly tuition from $96.50 to $180.
| Weekly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 13 – 24 months | $169 |
| 25 – 48 months | $144 |
| 49 – 72 months | $117.50 |
| 73 months – age 12 | $96.50 |
| Three-Star weekly rate, 6 weeks – 12 months | $180 |
State record
37 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 37 visits · 19 rules in all
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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Rule not named in the record
“One personnel has an OPDL that expired 09/21/2026.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed a four month old infant sleeping in a crib that was swaddled, the program reports they do not have parent permission on file.”
Rule not named in the record
“The current director does not currently have an Oklahoma Director's Credential.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed that five personnel with annual infection control training that has not been completed within the last 12 months.”
Rule not named in the record
“Current Director does not have an Oklahoma Director's Credential.”
340:110-3-280(a)(1)(K) an incident exposing children to an imminent risk of harm, such as a child leaving the facility without personnel's knowledge or being left alone on- or off-site or in a vehicle;
“Reporting - to Licensing”
340:110-3-280(d)(3)(A) daily happenings, including the infant and 1-year-old daily records as maintained, per OAC 340:110-3-281.4(b); (found during the complaint investigation)
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting - to parents”
340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision - Child was found alone in the parking lot”
Rule not named in the record
“Documented on Health Inspection Conducted on 06/25/2025 - Milk was being held in a reach in cooler that was between 50-58 degrees. Program discarded milk at the time of the inspection.”
Rule not named in the record
“During the OIG visit conducted on 04/03/2025 it was determined the provider did not maintain adequate attendance records, including arrival and departure times, for all children in care.”
340:110-3-288(c)(2)(C) yelling at a child out of anger or using harsh or profane language;
“Inappropriate Discipline-Inappropriate Language”
340:110-3-281.2(d)(6) Child passenger check. Before leaving the vehicle and in addition to the transportation attendance, the driver or last personnel in the vehicle documents completion of at least two methods of inspecting all areas of the vehicle for any remaining children to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
“Child passenger check - child left on the bus (SERIOUS”
340:110-3-281.2(d)(6) Child passenger check. Before leaving the vehicle and in addition to the transportation attendance, the driver or last personnel in the vehicle documents completion of at least two methods of inspecting all areas of the vehicle for any remaining children to ensure no children are left on the vehicle.
“Child passenger check- child left on bus (SERIOUS)”
Rule not named in the record
“Self-report- Child left unattended in vehicle due to failure of personnel to follow a two step method of inspecting the vehicle before leaving the vehicle.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed five staff with no annual infection control dated within the last 12 months.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed three staff with no ELCCT within 90 days of hire of 5/8/2023, 8/15/2023, and 7/20/2023.”
Rule not named in the record
“Licensing observed three small secondary containers of milk that were uncovered in the refrigerator.”
Rule not named in the record
“One Personnel has not PDL level awarded with a hire date of 10/19/22.”
Rule not named in the record
“Restroom in Y1 was using a trash bin with no lid for diaper changes.”
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FAQ
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 37 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 11 of 37 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.
200, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Weekly tuition from $96.50 to $180, as it lists it.
(580) 226-3321.
502 G St Ne, Ardmore, OK 73401. The nearest other daycare we list is Hickory Creek Child Center, 0.6 miles away.