Tiny Capes Childcare Center
1555 ECHOTA AVE., TAHLEQUAH, OK 74464Childery 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.4 / 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 4 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Oklahoma Reaches rating of Level 4 (out of 5). Structural quality reflects a 13% violation rate across 17 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 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
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- 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 Building & Premises Safety (2), Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (1), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (1). None of the 8 findings were critical.
See All 4 Inspection Visits
Feb 27, 20262 Findings2 Important
- Licensing Observed One Staff Member Employed Longer Than Two Weeks That Had Not Completed a Personnel Information Form.Follow Up - Partial
- Licensing Was Unable to Verify Two Staff Members, Employed Longer Than 12 MontFollow Up - Partial
Feb 25, 20263 Findings3 Important
- Licensing Observed Two Employees Who Attendance Was Not Documented for the Month of February.Periodic - Full
- Licensing Observed 12 Children to One Staff and the Youngest Was Under 12 Months of Age.Periodic - Full
- Licensing ObsPeriodic - Full
Oct 20, 20252 Findings2 Important
- Two Staff Members Had Not Completed Annual Infection Control Within the Last 12 Months.Periodic - Full
- The Gate in the Back Play Area Has Nails Sticking Out That Stick Out Far Enough to Stick Out Into the Play ArePeriodic - Full
Jun 30, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Both Gates in the Outdoor Play Area Have Padlocks on the Outside of the Gate, Leaving No Unlocked Exit in the Outdoor Play Area.Follow Up - Partial
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