First Lutheran School
1104 N 4TH, PONCA CITY, OK 74601Childery Rating: 5/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.5 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.5 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 5 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 5 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a clean inspection record across 13 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected December 2025). The structural rating also includes Oklahoma's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Oklahoma caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:15. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Oklahoma Reaches Level 5 (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 75
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:6 12 Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2024, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 2 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Aug 29, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire Inspection Has Not Been Conducted Since May 2023.Periodic - Full
Dec 10, 20241 Finding1 Important
- All Bottles in the Infant Room Are Not Labeled with the Child's Full NamePeriodic - Full
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