Kelly, Kathleen
26351 INDEPENDENCE, MORRISON, OK 73061Childery Rating: 3/5
Data last updated ·
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 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.2 / 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 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 7% violation rate across 12 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected April 2026). 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 1 (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
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- 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 2025, the issues cited most often were Hazardous Materials Handling (1) and Building & Premises Safety (1). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 1, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Water Testing Has Not Been Done. They Do Not Use Water for Drinking or Cooking.Periodic - Full
Dec 15, 20254 Findings4 Important
- Kitchen Cleaning Products Accessible in a Cabinet Under the Kitchen Sink That Does Not Have a Lock.Periodic - Full
- Infant Was Sleeping in a Highchair with a Blanket.Periodic - Full
- Well Water Last Tested January 2023.Periodic - Full
- InfantPeriodic - Full
Explore More
Daycares Near This One
- Judy's DaycareMorrison · 3/5 Childery Rating
- Veit, ValiciaMorrison · 3/5 Childery Rating