Oklahoma Child Care Information for Parents FAQs

• Q: How Can I Find Quality Child Care In My Area?
  A: Oklahoma has a "Reaching for the Stars" program that lets parents know when providers are meeting certain quality criteria above and beyond the minimum … More
• Q: Can I Find Out If A Certain Child Care Provider Had Any Complaints Or Problems In The Past?
  A: Yes. You can ask your local licensing office to view or receive a summary of the compliance history or monitoring history of a particular child care provider.
• Q: What Is A Staff-Child Ratio?
  A: The staff-child ratio is a minimum licensing requirement that establishes how many children a provider can care for at any one time. The staff-child ratio varies … More
• Q: I Need Help Paying For Child Care. Is Financial Assistance Available?
  A: Yes. Many working families are eligible for assistance through OKDHS for the cost of child care. OKDHS contracts with child care providers to help eligible … More
• Q: What Are The Income Limits For Child Care Benefits?
  A: Eligibility limits may change form time to time. Currently, families earning approximately $1,950/month or less with one child in care, $2,425/month with two children … More
• Q: How Is An Electronic Benefits Transfer (Ebt) Card Used For Subsidized Child Care Benefits?
  A: The EBT system is an attendance tracking and payment system for child care subsidy benefits.  You will be issued an EBT card when you are approved to receive … More
• Q: What About Child Care For Children With Special Needs Or Disabilities?
  A: Information about caring for children with special needs in licensed child care programs is available from a variety of sources. Parents of children with special needs … More
• Q: What If My Child Gets Sick Or Injured While At Child Care?
  A: The caregiver must immediately notify you and the Licensing Services if a child becomes ill or injured while at child care. The Licensing Services must be notified … More
• Q: What Do I Do If I Have Complaint About A Child Care Provider?
  A: If your concern involves a non-compliance with licensing requirements, you may file a complaint with the Child Care Licensing Specialist for your county. You may … More
• Q: What Do I Do If I Suspect Child Abuse In A Child Care Program?
  A: To report suspected child abuse or neglect call the Statewide Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline at 1-800-522-3511. 

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