The Happy Hive
1408 N 7TH, PONCA CITY, OK 74601Childery Rating: 2/5
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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.2 / 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.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 2 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 1 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 24% violation rate across 5 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Preschool 1:15 30
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2026, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2). None of the 4 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
May 28, 20261 Finding1 Important
- Primary Caregiver Does Not Have a Current PDL.Periodic - Full
Jan 7, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Primary Caregiver Does Not Have a Current PDL That Was Required by 11/2025.Periodic - Full
- Substitute Present Has Not Completed the Background Process for This Program.Periodic - Full
- No Hours Documented at the Time of VisitPeriodic - Full
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