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Tiny Capes Childcare Center

1555 Echota Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464
licensed capacity
30
open each week
5 days

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About Tiny Capes Childcare Center

Tiny Capes Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 30 children, serving infants, toddlers, 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
30 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 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
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity30 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Tiny Capes Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Tiny Capes Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
30 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830056455
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 27, 2026Follow-up visit2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to verify two staff members, employed longer than 12 months, had completed infection control within the last 12 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one staff member employed longer than two weeks that had not completed a personnel information form.”
  3. Feb 25, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the personnel in charge was younger than 21 years of age.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing was unable to verify two staff members, employed longer than 12 months, had completed infection control within the last 12 months.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed 12 children to one staff and the youngest was under 12 months of age.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed 1 staff member with 12 children, four of which were under two years old.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed the attendance for the director blank and is unable to verify the hours the director is at the program.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed two employees who attendance was not documented for the month of February.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Licensing observed one staff member employed longer than two weeks that had not completed a personnel information form.”
  4. Oct 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members had not completed annual infection control within the last 12 months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “The gate in the back play area has nails sticking out that stick out far enough to stick out into the play area where children have access to.”
  5. Jul 25, 2025Follow-up visitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 30, 2025Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Rule not named in the record

      “Both gates in the outdoor play area have padlocks on the outside of the gate, leaving no unlocked exit in the outdoor play area.”
  7. Jun 26, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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: Records-Children's Attendance: The program director has not kept attendance for her child who attends the program.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      340:110-3-286(a) Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Staff/child ratios & ages and number of children: Program was over Staff/child ratio.”
    • Other rules

      340:110-3-276(a)(3) Cooperation. Personnel cooperate with DHS staff.

      “Personnel/Caregiver: It is reported that staff lie to Licensing staff about the ages of children in order to be in compliance with ratios/group sizes.”
    • Records and paperwork

      340:110-3-308(d) In addition to the children's attendance requirements per OAC 340:110-3-281.2(c), each child's attendance includes the total number of hours in care per day and week. Documentation is maintained for at least 24 months.

      “Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Records- The program director falsified an attendance record.”
    • Safe sleep

      Rule not named in the record

      “Two staff members were observed caring for an infant without an approved safe sleep course.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “CCLS observed the front door to be locked at the program and it does not have a one-step motion to exit.”
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “CCLS observed three shot records missing from children's files that have attended more than 30 days.”
  8. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jan 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Aug 27, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      Rule not named in the record

      “Non working thermometer in Refrigerator”
  2. Apr 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 14, 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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Questions about Tiny Capes Childcare Center

Is Tiny Capes Childcare Center licensed?

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

When was Tiny Capes Childcare Center last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on June 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tiny Capes Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 of 14 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 Tiny Capes Childcare Center care for?

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

Does Tiny Capes Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tiny Capes Childcare Center'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 Tiny Capes Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 822-2625 to ask.

What is Tiny Capes Childcare Center's phone number?

(918) 822-2625.

Where is Tiny Capes Childcare Center?

1555 Echota Ave., Tahlequah, OK 74464. The nearest other daycare we list is Sweets Childcare, under 0.1 miles away.

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