Mel’s Playskool
1508 8TH AVE NW, ARDMORE, OK 73401Childery 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.3 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 3 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 3% violation rate across 6 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected March 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 3 (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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8 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 Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), First Aid & Pediatric CPR (1), and Emergency Preparedness & Drills (1). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Mar 10, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Viewed Records for Two Children Enrolled That Do Not Have Immunization Records on File.Permit - Full
Jan 14, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Director's CPR/FA Expired 01/10/2026.Permit - Full
Nov 13, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Fire/Tornado Drills Were Last Completed and Documented on 08/11/2025.Permit - Full
Sep 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Licensing Observed 3 Bottles in the Infant Classroom That Were Not Labeled.Complaint - Full
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