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Tulsa, OK 74129 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Purpose Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 38
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Purpose Learning Academy
Purpose Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 28 visits in the last 3 years and cited 36 rules across 12 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 38 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Purpose Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Purpose Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License
- Capacity
- 38 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #K830056695
Summary
28 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 28 visits · 36 rules in all
- Supervision and ratios 11
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safe sleep 4
- Food and nutrition 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 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 28 visits
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“program without a director”
Rule not named in the record
“waiver not maintained in facility”
Rule not named in the record
“two staff employed for over a year observed without a current PDL level”
- Nov 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 24, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“program does not have a director”
Sep 23, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“staff observed leaving children alone in classroom”
Rule not named in the record
“one infant observed sleeping in carseat”
Rule not named in the record
“staff observed leaving children alone in classroom”
Rule not named in the record
“2 individuals counted in ratio without submitted backgrounds”
Rule not named in the record
“staff not sure of children's ages”
Rule not named in the record
“staff observed on their phones”
Show 18 earlier visits
- Aug 27, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Aug 26, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
340:110-3-296(b)(2) Infant safe sleep environment. Infant safe sleep environments are maintained.
“safe sleep - infants sleep with blankets and things in their cribs”
Rule not named in the record
“two infants observed in inappropriate sleep environments”
Aug 11, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“two staff observed without a current PDL”
Rule not named in the record
“no qualified master teacher”
Rule not named in the record
“fire extinguisher passed due to be retagged - observed as full”
Rule not named in the record
“no director in place”
- Apr 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
340:110-3-284(b) Qualifications. Personnel meet the general qualification requirements in (1) through (3) of this subsection.
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Qualification: Program does not have a qualified director”
340:110-3-281.2(c)(5)(B)(i) promptly documented on paper, including the child's full name and arrival and departure time; and
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Attendance: During review of documented children attendance, there was missing time in and time out times and incorrect times for children swiped in EPPIC.”
Nov 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“Equipment inventory was not completed”
Sep 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“Equipment inventory has not been completed within 12 months”
- Aug 6, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
- Jul 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
Rule not named in the record
“Personnel on site with restricted background”
- Mar 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 29, 2024Follow-up visitNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2024Follow-up visit2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“group size of eight children with one teaching personnel and there was three children under the age of two.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program does not have milk to serve for lunch”
Jan 25, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed infant with unlabeled bottle.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed 8 children alone in a classroom with no adult. Workers observed 8 children, including 2 infants, in a room with one staff.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed 8 children ages 2 years and older in a classroom with no adult supervision.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed a restricted person working at the center.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program does not have a master teacher”
Rule not named in the record
“Trash can containing dirty diapers does not have a lid.”
Rule not named in the record
“Personnel attendance not completed.”
Rule not named in the record
“Only staff on site does not have CPR/FA training.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed an infant asleep with a bib on.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed infant in swing with propped bottle.”
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed several blankets on the changing table.”
Nov 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
Rule not named in the record
“Workers observed incomplete attendance.”
Rule not named in the record
“Program does not have enrollment forms for children present during the visit.”
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FAQ
Questions about Purpose Learning Academy
Is Purpose Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Purpose Learning Academy last inspected?
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 28 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Purpose Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 36 rules across 12 of 28 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 Purpose Learning Academy care for?
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Purpose Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Purpose Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Purpose Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (539) 664-1381 to ask.
What is Purpose Learning Academy's phone number?
(539) 664-1381.
Where is Purpose Learning Academy?
8106 E 24th St, Tulsa, OK 74129. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunflower Early Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.