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Smart Start # 5

1310 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK 735014.5· 26 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days

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About Smart Start # 5

Smart Start # 5 is a licensed child care center in Lawton, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 19 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Start # 5 has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Smart Start # 5

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830005324
See the state's record

Summary

19 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 19 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Supervision and ratios 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 19 visits
  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Mar 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 13, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “One extension cord without a built-in circuit breaker or fuse was plugged up and being used in 3-4yr-old classroom.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Front door at main entrance does not properly close and latch allowing children access out of the building.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Large exit gate in outdoor play area is unlocked and unsecured allowing children access to the parking lot.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Gate in the toddler room has a broken lock possibly allowing children access outside the room.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “One bottle of cleaner was placed on a table accessible to children in care.”
  9. Mar 12, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      340:110-3-287(a) Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.

      “Supervision - Serious - Child left the facility and was in the parking lot unattended for several minutes.”

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 Smart Start # 5

Is Smart Start # 5 licensed?

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

When was Smart Start # 5 last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 19 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Start # 5 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 19 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 Smart Start # 5 care for?

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

Does Smart Start # 5 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Smart Start # 5's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Start # 5 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (580) 248-7788 to ask.

What is Smart Start # 5's phone number?

(580) 248-7788.

Where is Smart Start # 5?

1310 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK 73501. The nearest other daycare we list is Building Blocks for Higher Learning, 0.1 miles away.

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