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Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)

7501 W Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73162
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days
Call (405) 721-4431Directions

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About Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)

Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) is a licensed child care center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants and toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:15 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants and toddlers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 4:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
License number
#K830054929
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 6, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      340:110-3-284(c)(2)(E) work with children without physical, psychological, or emotional punishment, mistreatment, or abuse.

      “Personnel: A staff member used physical mistreatment by inappropriately handling an infant.”
  4. Dec 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member working at the program for over 12 months does not have a current PDL Level.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program has not completed a equipment inventory in the last 12 months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The program has not completed a physical environment checklist in the last 12 months.”
  6. Apr 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 11, 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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FAQ

Questions about Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)

Is Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) licensed?

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

When was Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 12 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 Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) care for?

65, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants and toddlers.

Does Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)'s hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 4:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (405) 721-4431 to ask.

What is Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)'s phone number?

(405) 721-4431.

Where is Putnam City Daycare (Ralph Downs Elementary)?

7501 W Hefner Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73162. The nearest other daycare we list is Courtney Sloan, 0.3 miles away.

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