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Southside Headstart

509 W Houston, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
licensed capacity
175
open each week
5 days

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About Southside Headstart

Southside Headstart is a licensed child care center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 175 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
175 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity175 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Southside Headstart has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Southside Headstart

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
175 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830022608
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 21 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Other rules 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. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff at the program has an expired PDL.”
  3. Mar 16, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “The owners or Responsible Entity notified CCL 7 days after the serious incident occurred where a child was left unsupervised on the playground for a time.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “On 7/8/25 a child was left unattended for 2 minutes on the playground in the rain.”
  9. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Feb 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “11 personnel listed on program OPDR who are not current personnel. 1 current personnel not listed on program OPDR with start date 2/20/2023.”
  5. Nov 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Equipment inventory not available for review.”
  7. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “Opened snack items and food items not in packaging including crackers and fruit were placed and stored directly on wooden surfaces in individual cubbies in a preschool classroom. A child was observed running over to the cubby and taking a bite of an apple and placing the apple back in the cubby.”
  9. Jan 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Other rules

      340:110-3-280(b)(1) Abuse and neglect. Any person who has reason to believe a child was abused or neglected, per Section 1-1-105 of Title 10A of the Oklahoma Statutes (10A O.S. § 1-1-105) is required to report the matter promptly to the OKDHS Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline at 1-800-522-3511, per O.S. § 1-2-101. Failure to report is a misdemeanor offense and upon conviction is punishable by law. Failure to report with prolonged knowledge, six months or more, of ongoing abuse or neglect is a felony offense.

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting - Injury to child not reported to Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      340:110-3-280(d)(1)(E) an injury that may need evaluation by a licensed physician;

      “Parent Notification - Parent not notified immediately of injury that may need medical evaluation.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      340:110-3-278(d)(2)(L)(vii) handling illnesses, injuries, and poison exposures, including when children are off-site;

      “Program Policy - Injury to child not reported to supervisory staff by teacher as required by program policy.”
  11. Nov 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Staff in charge not on the posted list.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Compliance file forms not filled out for class 1”

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 Southside Headstart

Is Southside Headstart licensed?

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

When was Southside Headstart last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Southside Headstart had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 21 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 Southside Headstart care for?

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

Does Southside Headstart accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Southside Headstart's hours?

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

How much does Southside Headstart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 258-4560 to ask.

What is Southside Headstart's phone number?

(918) 258-4560.

Where is Southside Headstart?

509 W Houston, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. The nearest other daycare we list is Legacy Childhood Education Centers, 0.3 miles away.

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