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Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy

183 Senior Drive, Pawhuska, OK 74056
licensed capacity
90
open each week
5 days

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About Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy

Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Pawhuska, Oklahoma. It is licensed by the state, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM.

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 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
7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Licensed capacity
90 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 5:15 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 capacity90 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License
Capacity
90 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#K830021958
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 8 rules in all

  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • 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 24 visits
  1. Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Rule not named in the record

      “Compliance file parent notification form not completed.”
  4. Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 23, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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;

      “Discipline Behavior guidance: Inappropriate discipline by a teacher on a child and left bruises.”
  7. Oct 23, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • 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;

      “Discipline Behavior guidance: Inappropriate discipline by a teacher on a child and left bruises.”
  8. Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 14 earlier visits
  1. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Rule not named in the record

      “One teacher personnel, employed over 12 months, has expired Professional Development Ladder.”
  4. Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Jan 29, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      340:110-3-281.4(b)(9) Injury or poison exposure report. An OKDHS or program form containing similar information is completed for each injury or poison exposure occurring while in care.

      “2. Child records and documentation: Incident reports not completed for child's injuries.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      340:110-3-280(d)(3)(C) known minor injuries;

      “1. Reporting: Parent not told of child's injuries.”
    • Safety and hazards

      Rule not named in the record

      “Program does not keep injury and poison exposure log.”
  13. Dec 12, 2023Follow-up visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      Rule not named in the record

      “Self-reported non-compliance that occurred on 12/08/2023 regarding a child left unsupervised in the outdoor play area.”
  14. Nov 28, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      Rule not named in the record

      “Self reported noncompliance that occurred on 11/13/2023 of regarding a program personnel that used inappropriate discipline towards a child. Program personnel was terminated on 11/21/2023.”

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 Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy

Is Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 7 of 24 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 Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (918) 287-5495 to ask.

What is Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(918) 287-5495.

Where is Wah-Zha-Zhi Early Learning Academy?

183 Senior Drive, Pawhuska, OK 74056. The nearest other daycare we list is Pawhuska Head Start, 0.3 miles away.

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