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Hickory Creek Child Center

1408 4th St Nw, Ardmore, OK 734014.6· 27 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
Call (580) 223-7111Directions

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About Hickory Creek Child Center

Hickory Creek Child Center is a licensed child care center in Ardmore, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Hickory Creek Child Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Hickory Creek Child Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830024273
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 11
  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 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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See all 14 visits
  1. Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing could hear birds chirping and moving around in the ceiling in the classroom, personnel confirmed that there are birds in the ceiling.”
  3. May 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      340:110-3-279(g)(1) General. Drills and reviews are documented, per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c), and drills are conducted:

      “Emergency Preparedness - Drills are documented but not being conducted.”
  4. Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two children with compliance file notification forms that have not been completed in the past 12 months.”
  5. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Physical Environment Checklist was last completed 04/19/2024.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Equipment inventory was last completed 03/04/2024.”
  8. Feb 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One Master Teacher CPR/FA expired 01/31/2025 and has not yet been renewed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Last fire inspection was completed 01/09/2023.”
  9. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 5, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one qualified master teacher and no other qualified master teachers or probationary master teachers when two is required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with 8 hours annual training.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with credential that expired 12/02/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with OPDL that expired 07/20/2023.”
  2. Apr 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with 13 annual training hours.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with ODC that expired 12/02/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with OPDL that expired 07/20/2023.”
  3. Feb 27, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with 9 hours of annual training. This is the second written for not enough annual hours.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two staff with expired OPDL. This is the second written for directors OPDL.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed use zone of 3feet or less in playground area. This is the third non-compliance for this.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed director with ODC that expired 12/02/2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed equipment inventory last completed 06/22/2022. This is the second written for this.”
  4. Oct 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Outdoor climbing play use zone extends 3ft or less is some areas surrounding the equipment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Equipment inventory last completed on 6/22/2022”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Director has completed 6hrs in the last 12months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Director PDL has expired on 7/20/23.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Butterfly classroom does not have weekly plan posted this week.”

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 Hickory Creek Child Center

Is Hickory Creek Child Center licensed?

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

When was Hickory Creek Child Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Hickory Creek Child Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 of 13 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 Hickory Creek Child Center care for?

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

Does Hickory Creek Child Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Hickory Creek Child Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Hickory Creek Child Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (580) 223-7111 to ask.

What is Hickory Creek Child Center's phone number?

(580) 223-7111.

Where is Hickory Creek Child Center?

1408 4th St Nw, Ardmore, OK 73401. The nearest other daycare we list is Ardmore Day Nursery, 0.3 miles away.

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