The Learning Cove, LLC.
A child care center in Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401
2015 W. Broadway Ste. 18, Ardmore, Oklahoma 73401. (580) 223-0163.
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The short answer
- 54 deficiencies in the last three years
- 0 at the state’s most serious level
- Oct 62026 the latest visit on record
- 90 children, its capacity in the state’s list
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean6
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
29 monitoring visits on record, the latest on Oct 6, 2026.
54 non-compliances found in the last three years, 23 of them in A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency. complaints.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
54 deficiencies in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
Hover or focus a month to read it.
Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Feb 5, 2026: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“Licensing viewed records of two children that do not have a current compliance file notifications on file.”
Apr 7, 2025: substantiated complaint1 deficiency
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checked hourly and when a child exhibits behavior suggesting a wet or soiled diaper; and
“Diaper changing - frequency”
Apr 7, 2025: complaint investigation1 deficiency
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Infant and 1-year-old daily record. Daily records for 1-year-olds and younger are available in the child’s classroom and include prompt documentation of eating, diapering, and sleeping activities.
“Daily Records - Infants and 1yr old daily records - not documenting diaper changes”
Dec 12, 2024: periodic visit2 deficiencies
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“One personnel with hire date of 09/09/2024 has not yet completed ELCCT training.”
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“One potty chair had urine in it.”
Sep 10, 2024: periodic visit3 deficiencies
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“Last vehicle inspection documented at 04/19/2024”
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“One sink in the restroom did not have running hot water.”
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“Upon entering the classroom there was one child asleep on the floor.”
Aug 21, 2024: periodic visit2 deficiencies
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“2/1/2024 Fire inspection shows pending, program does not have a complete fire inspection at this time.”
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“Three classrooms had lesson plans dated for the week of 08/12/24.”
Jul 18, 2024: periodic visit5 deficiencies
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“2/1/2024 Fire Inspection is PENDING- with comments”
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“One personnel has an expired PDL on 4/27/24.”
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“Personnel hired on 3/11/2024 does not have ELCCT completed at this time.”
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“Personnel hired on 3/11/24 does not have CPR/FA certification.”
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“Tornado drill was not conducted in June, last documented tornado drill 5/22/24.”
Jun 4, 2024: periodic visit7 deficiencies
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“Glass cleaner and bleach spray accessible under sink in 1yr lock not in use.”
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“Last approve fire inspection- 6/2021.”
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“One personnel with expired PDL 4/27/24.”
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“One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have ELCCT.”
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“One personnel with hire date 2/16/24 does not have current CPR/FA.”
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“One potty chair in 1yr and 2yrs has dried urine in basin.”
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“Three personnel do not have CHRR submitted.”
Apr 23, 2024: periodic visit4 deficiencies
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“One personnel showing as Self-reported on OPDR.”
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“One potty chair in 2 and over classroom has dried urine in the restroom.”
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“Personnel with hire date of 9/25/23 has no ELCCT on OPDR”
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“Program last received an approved Fire inspection on 6/29/21 due to fire codes from Church that shares fire box.”
Feb 1, 2024: follow Up visit3 deficiencies
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“Fire inspection last conducted on 6/29/21.”
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“Personnel with expired PDL.”
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“Two personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 have not completed ELCCT.”
Jan 31, 2024: periodic visit4 deficiencies
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“4 infants asleep in bouncy seats upon arrival”
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“Fire inspection was last completed 6/29/21.”
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“One personnel has an expired PDL on 9/2022.”
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“Two Personnel with hire dates of 9/22/23 and 9/25/23 that have not yet completed ELCCT.”
Dec 29, 2023: substantiated complaint7 deficiencies
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Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).
“Reporting- Child Abuse and Neglect -personnel failed to report suspected abuse.”
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down.”
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child is spanked by child care personnel”
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- child spanked by teacher”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest Time-Restriction- Covered heads and faces- Children laying in beds with their blankets covering their heads”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children’s heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time- Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child’s head covered with blanket.”
Dec 28, 2023: substantiated complaint4 deficiencies
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Behavior and Guidance/Discipline - SERIOUS - Inappropriate discipline - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time.”
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by personnel.”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children’s heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time-Restrictions-covered heads and faces- child had blanket pulled over head”
Dec 27, 2023: substantiated complaint5 deficiencies
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Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include:
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting (spanking) child on backside due to not laying down on cot during rest time.”
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Physical. Inappropriate physical discipline examples include:
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical - Staff hitting child on backside due to getting up on cot and not laying down.”
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actions that could cause pain, such as shaking, hitting, striking with an object, spanking, swatting, thumping, pinching, popping, shoving, spatting, hair pulling, yanking, and slamming;
“Discipline and Behavior Guidance- Inappropriate (SERIOUS)- Physical- Child was spanked by childcare teacher.”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children’s heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.”
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Covered heads and faces. Children’s heads and faces are not covered while resting. When a child continues to cover their head or face, the cover is removed once the child falls asleep.
“Rest time - Restrictions - Covered heads and faces - staff observed to be forcing blankets on children’s heads and other children in care observed to have heads covered with blanket.”
Dec 27, 2023: complaint investigation5 deficiencies
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demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children’s health and safety;
“Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children”
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demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children’s health and safety;
“Personnel Responsibilities-Prudent and Responsible behavior for the safety of children.”
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Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).
“Reporting- suspected child abuse and neglect.”
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Reporting child abuse and neglect. Personnel report suspected child abuse and neglect and human trafficking, per OAC 340:110-3-280(b).
“Reporting- suspected child abuse or neglect.”
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Access. Parents of enrolled children are allowed reasonable access to facility areas used by children.
“Parent Communication-Access to facility used by children”
All 29 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 3 of 3 areas in compliance |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| May 20, 2026 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 3 of 3 areas in compliance |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 6 of 6 areas in compliance |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 38 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Jun 4, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Apr 23, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Apr 8, 2025 | Follow Up visit (Partial) | 3 of 3 areas in compliance |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 5 of 5 areas in compliance |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 3 of 3 areas in compliance |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 37 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Aug 21, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 37 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Other visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 41 areas in compliance |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 31 of 38 areas in compliance |
| Apr 23, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 40 areas in compliance |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Follow Up visit (Partial) | 5 of 8 areas in compliance |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 33 of 37 areas in compliance |
| Jan 8, 2024 | Follow Up visit (Partial) | 4 of 4 areas in compliance |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 4 of 4 areas in compliance |
Is it licensed?
- Child Care Center.
- Accepts child care subsidy.
- Ages accepted: Infants (0-11 months), Toddlers (12-23 months; 1yr.), Preschool (24-48 months; 2-4 yrs.), School-age (5 years-older).
- Capacity: 90 children.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Oklahoma acted against it?
- Oklahoma’s page shows no revocation notice, denial notice or emergency order.
- 9 A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency. complaints on Oklahoma’s page, the first received on Dec 27, 2023. Oklahoma shows only substantiated complaints online.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Oklahoma’s locator doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Oklahoma’s locator doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Stars, Oklahoma’s quality rating: 4 Star Level Program.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 20 child care providers in Ardmore, the middle value for non-compliances cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 54.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Non-compliances cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| The Learning Cove, LLC. This child care provider | 54 |
| Cohee, Tracy | 3 |
| Godwin, Cynthia | 17 |
| Johnson, Melissa | 1 |
| A home child care provider | 4 |
| A home child care provider | 7 |
| A home child care provider | 0 |
| A home child care provider | 5 |
| A home child care provider | 2 |
| Gloria Ainsworth Child Care and Learning Center, Inc. | 19 |
| Ardmore Day Nursery Inc. | 15 |
| First Methodist Church Preschool | 10 |
| Kid Zone Day Care Center | 9 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Oklahoma’s statements of what a monitoring visit found don’t cite the rule that wasn’t met.
- Oklahoma shows monitoring visits from the past three years only.
- Oklahoma shows only substantiated complaints online. Its page also shows the plan to correct each one, which isn’t repeated here.
- Oklahoma’s locator doesn’t say whether a provider holds a licence or a permit, or since when.
- Oklahoma’s locator doesn’t name the county a provider is in.
- Oklahoma’s locator doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain, by OKDHS’s Copyright and Ownership statement (oklahoma.gov/okdhs/notices/copyright.html): “all information on the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) Web site is in the public domain, and may be reproduced, published or otherwise used without the permission of OKDHS”.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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