The Salvation Army Red Shield Youth Center
3001 M.L.K. JR. BLVD, TULSA, OK 74106Childery 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 clean inspection record across 23 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 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
- Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 77
- 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 (3). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 2 Inspection Visits
Apr 16, 20264 Findings4 Important
- Start Date Listed in CCMASS for One Staff Read 8/6/20Periodic - Full
- Six Staff Without Orientation Documented on FilePeriodic - Full
- 14 Staff Without Infection Control Training on FilePeriodic - Full
- Nine Staff Member Without 20 ProfessioPeriodic - Full
Mar 18, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Three Staff Do Not Have a Current OPDL Who Have Been Employed for Over 12 Months.Periodic - Full
- There Are Five Staff Without Documentation of Orientation on File Who Have Been Employed for Over a Week.Periodic - Full
- ProgramPeriodic - Full
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