Parent's Information

The following steps can be helpful when searching for quality child care:

• Locate child care in your area by using the Child Care Locator
• Call your regional Child Care Resource and Referral Agency or your local county OKDHS office for names of licensed child care homes and centers in your area;
• Select three child care programs that match your needs -- The Resource & Referral Agency or R&R will help you do this; 
• Call the three programs that you selected -- Find out if they have any openings for your child, then schedule a visit to see the child care program and meet the caregiver;
• Visit the child care program -- Take your checklist with you. Talk to the caregiver who will be caring for your child; 
• Call the OKDHS Licensing Services office -- And schedule a time to read the records on the child care providers you choose or ask for a summary of those records; and 
   Use the following checklist that lists things you can look for when visiting a child care facility.

To contact Oklahoma Child Care Services, please call:  Toll Free (800) 347-2276 or (405) 521-3561