Licensing Staff
Licensing specialists, supervisors and regional program managers are located throughout the state in DHS county offices.
Licensing staff are responsible for:
- Accepting applications and approving recommendations for licensure of child care providers
and programs; - Monitoring programs a minimum of three times annually for compliance with licensing
requirements and Stars quality criteria; - Investigating complaints;
- Recommending revocation of a license or denial of an application when a program fails to meet or
maintain requirements; - Maintaining information on a database for accountability and parent referrals; and
- Maintaining involvement in community child care issues and promoting
public awareness.
Child Care Locator
Use the Child Care Locator/Summary of Program Monitoring to view a summary of program monitoring reports for your a child care program or to search for quality child care in Oklahoma. View the Child Care Locator Fact Sheet.
For Additional Assistance in locating Child Care, contact: Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness.
Last Modified on
Jul 30, 2024