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Middle Earth Learning Center

201 Triad Village Drive, Norman, OK 730714.3· 89 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days
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About Middle Earth Learning Center

Middle Earth Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Norman, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 37 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
120 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Middle Earth Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Middle Earth Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830057300
See the state's record

Summary

37 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 15 of 37 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safe sleep 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      340:110-3-286(a) Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

      “Serious: ratios--not enough staff for children present”
  4. May 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “There were two staff members with expired PDL's. The are currently working towards hours to update their pdl.”
  5. Jan 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “one toilet was clogged and found to not be working during the visit”
    • Background checks

      Rule not named in the record

      “The registry is not up to date with who the current staff are. It is not being maintained.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “2 listed PMTs are not on the registry. None of the PMTs are listed on the registry as PMT”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “one bathroom did not have toilet paper present”
  7. Aug 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the director's credentials to still be expired.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a classroom without updated lesson plans for this week.”
  8. Jul 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the director's credentials to be expired.”
  9. Jul 17, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Show 27 earlier visits
  1. Jun 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      Rule not named in the record

      “changing pad had tears”
  2. May 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “one menu posted was for March. Program is not posting lunch substitutions.”
  3. Apr 16, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Apr 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the posted lesson plans in multiple rooms to not be update to date.”
  6. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  8. Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a 3 month old being swaddled without parent permission being maintained.”
  9. Jan 21, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “OIG report stated the program was not maintaining daily attendance for children in care.”
  11. Jan 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      340:110-3-280(a)(1)(N) a child injury requiring emergency medical attention; and (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation -- Reporting(SERIOUS): Program did not notify licensing in a timely manner of an injury needing medical attention.”
  12. Dec 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Nov 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  14. Nov 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  15. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Oct 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  18. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Jul 16, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  21. Jul 12, 2024Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a staff member putting their leg over a child's body to restrain them to their cot during naptime.”
  22. Jun 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  23. Jun 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a child's face covered during nap time.”
  24. Jun 18, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      340:110-3-281.2(c)(5) Attendance. The requirements listed in (A) through (C) of this paragraph are met. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Record Keeping--program is not keeping accurate attendance records”
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed breast milk without child's full name.”
  25. May 8, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  26. Apr 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed a staff member caring for infants prior to having formal safe sleep training.”
  27. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo 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 Middle Earth Learning Center

Is Middle Earth Learning Center licensed?

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

When was Middle Earth Learning Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 37 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Middle Earth Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 15 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.

How many children can Middle Earth Learning Center care for?

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

Does Middle Earth Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Middle Earth Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Middle Earth Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (405) 857-2555 to ask.

What is Middle Earth Learning Center's phone number?

(405) 857-2555.

Where is Middle Earth Learning Center?

201 Triad Village Drive, Norman, OK 73071. The nearest other daycare we list is Kindercare Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

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