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Mrs. Lacy's Childcare

711 Butler Street, Tahlequah, OK 74464
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days

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About

About Mrs. Lacy's Childcare

Mrs. Lacy's Childcare is a licensed child care center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mrs. Lacy's Childcare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mrs. Lacy's Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
40 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830056229
See the state's record

Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 16 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One teacher observed caring for infants and counted in ratio does not have a safe sleep certificate.”
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “The fire inspection for the program was last complete on 3/6/23.”
  7. May 5, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      340:110-3-281.2(c)(8)(A) Injury and poison exposure log. Incidents requiring an injury or poison exposure report are documented and maintained in one location for at least 12 months, to determine patterns. The log includes, at least the: (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Records: Injury/poison exposure logs do not include all incidents that have occurred over the past year.”
    • Records and paperwork

      340:110-3-293(b) Parent reporting. Parents and personnel communicate daily and when additionally required, per OAC 340:110-3-280(d).

      “Reporting: It is reported that injury details are being omitted from parents when incidents occur.”
    • 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. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Child/Staff ratios: The program was out of ratio.”
    • Records and paperwork

      340:110-3-400(j)(1)(H) a child or youth injury requiring emergency medical attention; and (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting: The program did not report incidents that required medical attention to Licensing as required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “The front door of the program was locked upon arrival and the door does not have a single motion unlock, unlatch feature.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “In one classroom, there was 13 total children who were 1 and 2. There were 5 one year olds and 8 two year olds. The classroom was not able to be reverted back to one year olds as it would have put the classroom over group size. There were one too many one year olds in the classroom, which put the classroom out of ratio.”
  8. Jan 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “One infant observed to be swaddled without written permission on site.”
  9. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member employed over 12 months has an expired PDL.”

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 Mrs. Lacy's Childcare

Is Mrs. Lacy's Childcare licensed?

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

When was Mrs. Lacy's Childcare last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Lacy's Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 16 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 Mrs. Lacy's Childcare care for?

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

Does Mrs. Lacy's Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mrs. Lacy's Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mrs. Lacy's Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 822-7835 to ask.

What is Mrs. Lacy's Childcare's phone number?

(918) 822-7835.

Where is Mrs. Lacy's Childcare?

711 Butler Street, Tahlequah, OK 74464. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil Wonder's Childcare Center, 0.5 miles away.

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