Mcbride, Denise Lynn
2422 COLUMBUS, MUSKOGEE, OK 74401Childery Rating: 4/5
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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.4 / 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.4 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 25% violation rate across 10 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected January 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 4 (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
- 12
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (3), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
May 7, 20262 Findings1 Critical1 Important
- Programs Fire Extinguisher Expired 2/28/26Periodic - Full
- Program Missing 1 Child Immunization RecordPeriodic - Full
Jan 9, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Compliance File & Insurance Notification Over 12 Months for One Child.Periodic - Full
- No Child Information Form for One Child.Periodic - Full
- Paint, Painting Supplies & Bricks in Unsecure Playroom Closet Utilized by Children.Periodic - Full
Sep 15, 20252 Findings2 Important
- One Caregiver, Employed Longer Than 12 Months, Has an Expired PDL.Periodic - Full
- Licensing Was Unable to Observe Attendance Records for the Primary Caregiver and Two Assistant Caregivers.Periodic - Full
May 7, 20253 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Observed One Assistant Caregiver Has an Expired OK PDL.Periodic - Full
- Licensing Observed One Assistant Caregiver Currently Has 0 Annual Training Hours.Periodic - Full
- Licensing Observed One Person Employed at the PrPeriodic - Full
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