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Onward Daycare Center

505 N Mckenna, Poteau, OK 74953
licensed capacity
60
open each week
5 days
Call (918) 647-4196Directions

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About Onward Daycare Center

Onward Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Poteau, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 60 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 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
60 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 capacity60 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Onward Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Onward Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
60 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830057996
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 9 visits
  1. Aug 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Apr 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 12, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “2 infants were sleeping on inappropriate rest equipment (cots)”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “2 infants were covered with blankets on rest equipment.”
  8. Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “A portion of the fence and gate have space large enough for a child to fit under.”

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 Onward Daycare Center

Is Onward Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was Onward Daycare Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Onward Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 9 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 Onward Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Onward Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Onward Daycare Center'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 Onward Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 647-4196 to ask.

What is Onward Daycare Center's phone number?

(918) 647-4196.

Where is Onward Daycare Center?

505 N Mckenna, Poteau, OK 74953. The nearest other daycare we list is Cheryl Hughes, 1.8 miles away.

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