Phoenix Early Learning Center
680 E 41ST STREET, SAND SPRINGS, OK 74063Childery 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.4 / 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 12% violation rate across 19 visits in the last 3 years (most recently inspected February 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 60
- 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 Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). Of 8 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Feb 19, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Multiple Staff Had Expired OPDL.Periodic - Full
- Menus Were Out of Date.Periodic - Full
- Diaper Changing Pad Was Dirty and Torn in Multiple Places.Periodic - Full
- Lesson Plans Were a Month Out of Date.Periodic - Full
Oct 13, 20254 Findings1 Critical3 Important
- Five Employees Do Not Have Current CPR and First AidPeriodic - Full
- Two Personnel Do Not Have Updated PDL.Periodic - Full
- Program Does Not Have a Current Equipment ChecklistPeriodic - Full
- Program Does Not Have a Current Physical EnvironmePeriodic - Full
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