Oklahoma Child Care Information for Parents Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• How Can I Find Quality Child Care In My Area?
  Oklahoma has a "Reaching for the Stars" program that lets parents know when providers are meeting certain quality criteria above and beyond the minimum licensing requirements to operate a … more
• Can I Find Out If A Certain Child Care Provider Had Any Complaints Or Problems In The Past?
  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.
• What Is A Staff-Child Ratio?
  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 depending on the ages of children … more
• I Need Help Paying For Child Care. Is Financial Assistance Available?
  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 families pay these costs. The … more
• What Are The Income Limits For Child Care Benefits?
  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 in care, $2,925/month with … more