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Lil' Tykes Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 28
- open each week
- 6 days
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About
About Lil' Tykes Child Care Center
Lil' Tykes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Pocola, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 28 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 28 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 28 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lil' Tykes Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Lil' Tykes Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 28 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #K830024640
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 23 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 17
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 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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Sep 14, 2026Follow-up visit5 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Director's ODC is expired. No qualified Director for the program.”
Rule not named in the record
“One teacher has expired OPDL.”
Rule not named in the record
“Director has 21 current professional development clock hours.”
Rule not named in the record
“1 teacher has 0 Professional Development Clock Hours.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program Master Teacher has expired OPDL. No qualified Master Teacher for the program.”
- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member has 8 current training hours”
Rule not named in the record
“Last physical environment checklist completed over 12 month prior to visit. (1-15-25)”
Rule not named in the record
“Last Equipment Inventory completed was 1-11-25.”
Rule not named in the record
“OPDR is not being maintained.”
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member has an expired PDL.”
- Jan 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 10, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Center Director's ODC expired 9-5-2025.”
Rule not named in the record
“One teaching staff has an expired OK-PDL.”
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member has 0 professional development clock hours.”
Rule not named in the record
“No lesson plans were posted for the entire facility.”
Rule not named in the record
“The Program's only Master Teacher's OK-PDL expired 9-5-25.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program Director has 0 professional development clock hours.”
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“Infants & Older class had 10 children with 2 staff but had 5 under two years-old.”
Nov 21, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“One staff member caring for an infant without completing a Safe Sleep training.”
Rule not named in the record
“Infants & Older class has 6 children with 1 staff but had 3 under two years old.”
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“CF OPDL expired 9.12.23 and directors credential expired 10.12.23 CF submitted pdl 5/13/24 however lacks training hours. For pdl needs 9more hours and for ODC needs 19 additional hours- 11 hours show completed.”
Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“[name] last background check was 12/13/16. She is scheduled for her 5 year assessment 3/15/24”
Rule not named in the record
“[name] OPDL expired 10/14/23, [name] PDL expired 9/12/23 and [name] pdl expired 9/20/23 [name] PDL expired 5/ 16/22”
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Nov 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“[name] OPDL expired 10/14/23 , Christian Fondren OPDL expired 9/12/23, and [name] OPDL expired 9/20/23”
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FAQ
Questions about Lil' Tykes Child Care Center
Is Lil' Tykes Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Lil' Tykes Child Care Center last inspected?
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lil' Tykes Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 8 of 11 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 Lil' Tykes Child Care Center care for?
28, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lil' Tykes Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Lil' Tykes Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lil' Tykes Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 436-6165 to ask.
What is Lil' Tykes Child Care Center's phone number?
(918) 436-6165.
Where is Lil' Tykes Child Care Center?
3305 E Race Track Rd, Pocola, OK 74902. The nearest other daycare we list is Cavanaugh Elementary Preschool, 1.5 miles away.