Daycare License Requirements for Oklahoma
Worker Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old and have a HS diploma or GED or be in the process of receiving a GED for a period not to exceed 12 months.
Provider / Child Ratio
| Age Range | Ratio For Daycare Centers |
| 0 – 9 months | (1:4) [maximum group size - 8] |
| 10 – 23 months | (1:6) [maximum group size - 12] |
| 2 years | (1:8) [maximum group size - 16] |
| 3 years | (1:12) [maximum group size - 24] |
| 4 and 5 years | (1:15) [maximum group size - 30] |
| 6 years and over | (1:20) [maximum group size - 40] |
| Age Range | Ratio For Family Child Care |
| Provider may care for:1) Maximum of 7 children (the number includes the provider’s own children under 5 years of age) and not more than 2 children under age 2 years.2) Maximum number of 6 children with 3 under age 2.3) Maximum number of 5 children with 4 or 5 under the age of 2 years. | |
Department of Human Services
Division of Child Care
Sequoyah Memorial Office Building
P.O. Box 25352
Oklahoma City, OK 73125-0352
Phone: 405-521-3561
Toll free: 800-347-2276
Fax: 405-522-2564
Web site: http://www.okdhs.org/programsandservices/cc/
Requirement family care homes
http://www.okdhs.org/library/policy/oac340/110/03/0097001.htm
Requirements for child care centers
http://www.okdhs.org/library/policy/oac340/110/03/default.htm
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