The Smart Start Child Development LLC
Data last updated · May 2026
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 4 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 12% violation rate across 15 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 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
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- 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 (4), Building & Premises Safety (1), and Curriculum & Developmental Programming (1). None of the 7 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Apr 13, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Observed the Fence Was Not in Good Repair and Missing a Large Section of Panels.Periodic - Full
- Licensing Documented Primary Caregiver Not Having a Current PDL Certificate Level 4 or Higher During Time OPeriodic - Full
Feb 10, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Observed One Assistant Caregiver to Have an Expired PDLPeriodic - Full
Licensing observed one assistant caregiver to have an expired PDL. Assistant caregiver did submit for renewal on 8/25/25 but does not have 12 clock hours of training required to renew PDL.
- LicensingPeriodic - Full
Oct 15, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Assistant Caregiver Has Not Maintained a Current Level 1 or Higher OPDL Certificate.Periodic - Full
Jun 5, 20252 Findings2 Important
- The Primary Caregiver Did Not Have a PDL Lvl 4 or Higher.Periodic - Full
- The Program Does Not Have a Space for Outdoor Play.Periodic - Full