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St John Lutheran Preschool

609 Sw B Ave., Lawton, OK 735014.1· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
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About St John Lutheran Preschool

St John Lutheran Preschool is a licensed child care center in Lawton, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSummer campFaith-basedMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 4 years; summer programs ages 5 through 12
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon-Fri 6:30am-5:30pm; Sat-Sun Closed”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years; summer programs ages 5 through 12
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachFaith-based (Lutheran)
StaffMaster Teachers
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyAccess Control System
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
DiscountsRefer-a-friend: $100 credit towards an upcoming month's tuition
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

St John Lutheran Preschool has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for St John Lutheran Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#K830020918
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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 13 visits
  1. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff member's OPDL expired on 2/10/2026.”
  3. Oct 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “One child had a compliance file notification form dated 9/3/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One staff's CPR First Aid certification expired on 2/28/2025. Staff was employed on 5/8/2025.”
  4. Jun 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff DT and BH have an expired OPDL.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Central detection system monitored on 6/21/24 and the inspection is expired.”
  5. Mar 3, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 28, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 27, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules 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. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 4.) *SERIOUS* Supervision: Personnel did not maintain supervision at all times.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      340:110-3-288(c)(1)(A) actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming; (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 2.) *SERIOUS* Behavior Guidance: Physical - Personnel used physical actions toward children.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      340:110-3-288(c)(2)(C) yelling at a child out of anger or using harsh or profane language;

      “1.) *SERIOUS*Discipline: Psychological and emotional - Personnel yelling in a child's face.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      340:110-3-288(c)(1)(F) restraining or tying to restrict a child's movement by any means other than holding. Holding is used only as long as necessary for the child to regain self-control. (found during the complaint investigation)

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: 3.) *SERIOUS* Behavior Guidance: Physical - Personnel restrained children in high chairs for a long period of time.”
  8. Feb 21, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff DT and AS have expired PDL's.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Equipment inventory and physical environment checklist were not completed within past 12 months.”
  9. Oct 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Staff cpr & fa not completed. Staff are as follows: CF.”
  3. Oct 17, 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 St John Lutheran Preschool

Is St John Lutheran Preschool licensed?

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

When was St John Lutheran Preschool last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St John Lutheran Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 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 St John Lutheran Preschool care for?

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

Does St John Lutheran Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St John Lutheran Preschool's hours?

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

How much does St John Lutheran Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (580) 280-2580 to ask.

What is St John Lutheran Preschool's phone number?

(580) 280-2580.

Where is St John Lutheran Preschool?

609 Sw B Ave., Lawton, OK 73501. The nearest other daycare we list is Numu Turetuu Early Childhood Development Center, 0.1 miles away.

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