Creations Childcare
A child care center in Grove, Oklahoma 74344
104 N. Mill St., Grove, Oklahoma 74344. (918) 801-8705.
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The short answer
- 32 deficiencies in the last three years
- 0 at the state’s most serious level
- Oct 72026 the latest visit on record
- 57 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?
30 monitoring visits on record, the latest on Oct 7, 2026.
32 non-compliances found in the last three years, 11 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 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
32 deficiencies in 16 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
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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 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 16, 2026: periodic visit2 deficiencies
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“Food Safety: Licensing observed food prepared for lunch sitting uncovered on serving trays. Licensing also observed uncovered food stored in the freezer.”
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“The trash container in the kitchen did not have a tight-fitting lid.”
May 14, 2026: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“The physical environment checklist has not been completed since 4/15/25.”
Apr 13, 2026: substantiated complaint3 deficiencies
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Reporting
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Reporting: Program did not report to OKDHS incident involving a child left at risk of harm after being left alone in the van and unaccounted for until the child walked self into the building.”
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Program records and documentation
“Additional non-compliance found during the investigation-Program records and documentation: Transportation-Child passenger check-Program failed to follow a 2-method inspection of all areas of the vehicle to ensure no child was left alone on the vehicle in addition failed to complete transportation attendance.”
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Supervision during transportation:
“Supervision: Child was left in van the van after school pick up”
Apr 6, 2026: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“Room out of ratio - The room was infants and older mix group with 5 under the age of 2 could not revert back to single age of all infants”
Mar 12, 2026: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“One staff member who has been employee more than 12 months has an expired OPDL”
Feb 4, 2026: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“During rest time was not able to observe children’s faces due to low lighting level.”
Jan 13, 2026: substantiated complaint3 deficiencies
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Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“340:110-3-287. Supervision (Serious)- Toddler was outside of the fenced play area unattended near the road.”
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Inaccessible. Medications are inaccessible to children per OAC 340:110-3-303(g).
“340:110-3-295. Medication (e) Inaccessible (Serious). a child picked up a pill from the floor”
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gates are kept closed when children are playing outside.
“340:110-3-301(c)(6)(B) Exits and Gates A child exited the outdoor play area through an unsecured gate, and after the child was returned, the gate was not adequately secured.”
Nov 6, 2025: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“Three staff did not have personnel forms accessible to CCS on site or in CCMASS”
Oct 9, 2025: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“Cartoon (Paw Patrol) was playing in a room of 1’s and under”
Aug 18, 2025: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“one staff with expired PDL”
Jul 24, 2025: complaint visit1 deficiency
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“Staff has a closed incomplete background investigation”
Jul 22, 2025: substantiated complaint1 deficiency
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Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“340:110-3-287(a) Supervision: 1 year old was picked up with two bite marks program was unaware of the incident until questioned by parent.”
Mar 18, 2025: periodic visit2 deficiencies
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“Classroom teacher was out of ratio due to having incomplete closed background.”
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“Staff member was used in ratio with an incomplete closed BG request as of 3-5-25”
Feb 5, 2025: periodic visit1 deficiency
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“prescription meds on site without the RX label parent permission was accessible”
Nov 18, 2024: complaint visit2 deficiencies
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“2 rooms did not have correctly posted lesson plans One was not dated and one was dated for Aug.”
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“Staff training records are outdated on CCMASS and current records for training”
Nov 15, 2024: substantiated complaint4 deficiencies
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demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior reasonably ensuring children’s health and safety;
“prudent and responsible behavior: Program allowed children to be medically screened for vision and hearing tests without parent permission and discussed children’s medical test results with persons not responsible for children.”
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Ratios. Ratios are the number of teaching personnel required to be physically present with a child or group of children, per Oklahoma Administrative Code (OAC) 340 Appendix GG - Ratios and Group Sizes. Only teaching personnel count in ratios, unless requirements specifically state otherwise. The program is required to maintain ratios at all times.
“Ratios : 340:110-3-286(a) person that was not teaching staff or a person associated with the facility was allow access to the children to conduct screenings.”
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Supervision. Supervision is the function of observing, overseeing, and guiding a child or group of children, including an awareness of, and responsibility for, the ongoing activity of each child, and being near enough to intervene when needed. The program is required to maintain supervision at all times.
“Supervision: Program allowed children to be left alone in a room with non-program personnel for vision and hearing screenings”
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Inappropriate discipline. Personnel are prohibited from using or threatening to use inappropriate discipline.
“Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Inappropriate discipline Weighted blanket and hearing deprivation tools were used without parent permission. The weighted blanket was used to restrict movement during nap time.”
May 2, 2024: permit visit1 deficiency
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“1 staff does not have a current PDL but has been submitted for renewal.”
Mar 18, 2024: permit visit2 deficiencies
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“3 classrooms, school age, infant and infant and toddler do not have posted lesson plans posted”
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“Program does not have proof of current insurance.”
Jan 10, 2024: periodic visit3 deficiencies
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“No parent permission signed form for diaper rash cream”
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“Staff in two separate rooms were on their personal cell phones during nap time doing non work related activities”
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“Two staff do not have current PDL. One has been submitted but the PDL was expired before submission”
All 30 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Oct 7, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 34 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| May 14, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Follow Up visit (Partial) | 9 of 9 areas in compliance |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Complaint visit (Partial) | 5 of 5 areas in compliance |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Complaint visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 35 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 37 areas in compliance |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Complaint visit (Full) | 37 of 38 areas in compliance |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| May 22, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 34 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Periodic visit (Full) | 36 of 37 areas in compliance |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Complaint visit (Full) | 37 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Aug 1, 2024 | Complaint visit (Full) | 39 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Jun 11, 2024 | STARS visit (Partial) | 9 of 9 areas in compliance |
| May 2, 2024 | Permit visit (Full) | 38 of 39 areas in compliance |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Permit visit (Full) | 33 of 35 areas in compliance |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Periodic visit (Full) | 33 of 36 areas in compliance |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Permit visit (Full) | 39 of 39 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: 57 children.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Oklahoma acted against it?
- Oklahoma’s page shows no revocation notice, denial notice or emergency order.
- 4 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 Nov 15, 2024. Oklahoma shows only substantiated complaints online.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 5, 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: 2 Star Level Program.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 14 child care providers in Grove, the middle value for non-compliances cited in the last three years was 1.5; this one had 32.
Oklahoma Human Services, Oklahoma Child Care Locator. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Non-compliances cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Winfrey, Susan | 3 |
| Lowery, Heather | 1 |
| A home child care provider | 1 |
| A home child care provider | 0 |
| A home child care provider | 0 |
| Grand Lake Family YMCA | 7 |
| Heritage | 9 |
| Kids Company Child Care Center | 0 |
| Lil Ridgey’s Childcare & Learning Center | 2 |
| Kk’s Learning Center | 1 |
| Creations Childcare This child care provider | 32 |
| Bb’s Childcare and Learning Center | 2 |
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 5, 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 5, 2026.
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Replies
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