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Morning Star Child Care

7825 Nw 23rd St, Bethany, OK 730084.3· 42 reviews
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$650

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About Morning Star Child Care

Morning Star Child Care is a licensed child care center in Bethany, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k. It says it provides meals. It lists monthly tuition of $650.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMPosts tuition

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday to Friday 6:30am – 5:30pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumABC Mouse
EnrichmentYoga / Dance Party Time
StaffExperienced early childhood educators
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided. Extended care: Special program on Saturday 6:30 am to 3:30 pm with appointment
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (pick up fee $30 a week for after-schoolers)
Licensed capacity90 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Morning Star Child Care lists monthly tuition of $650.

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-schoolers $650 a month$650
1 posted price. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.

State record

Inspection reports for Morning Star Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830055895
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 11 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Background checks 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 23, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One of the program's Master Teachers does not have a current CPR/FA certificate.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The gate at the playground fence has broken off the hinges. The gate cannot be closed while children are playing.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The door to the first classroom was not appropriately installed, causing the door to be loose off the opening and hanging onto the hallway, where children and staff walk through.”
  2. Mar 20, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 4, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      Rule not named in the record

      “One of the program's teachers has been employed at the program since October of 2025 and has incomplete results.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “One of the classrooms at the program was out of ratio when Licensing arrived, having 17 children and two teachers. Six of the 17 children were one year olds.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing could not verify that the fire extinguishers at the facility were inspected and tagged by a state licensed authority within the last 12 months”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The door to one of the classrooms was loosely screwed into place, causing the door to come off the opening when the door was opened or closed.”
  5. Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Transportation

      340:110-3-305(h)(3)(A) are identified with the program or business entity name and phone number easily read by the public, unless using contracted transportation;

      “Transportation - The program vehicle used to transport children is not identified with the business entity or program name and phone number easily read by the public.”
  7. May 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 24, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “One of the internal walls at the program has three holes in it.”
  9. Aug 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program does not have program information and emergency numbers posted in the classrooms.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Four personnel at the program do not have current PDL certificates.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program's director does not have a current ODC level bronze or higher.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Master teacher does not have a current PDL certificate level 4 or higher.”
  10. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Dec 1, 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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Questions about Morning Star Child Care

Is Morning Star Child Care licensed?

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

When was Morning Star Child Care last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Morning Star Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 6 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 Morning Star Child Care care for?

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

Does Morning Star Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Morning Star Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Morning Star Child Care cost?

Monthly tuition of $650, as it lists it.

What is Morning Star Child Care's phone number?

(405) 367-7544.

Where is Morning Star Child Care?

7825 Nw 23rd St, Bethany, OK 73008. The nearest other daycare we list is New Heights Head Start DC, 0.1 miles away.

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