SECTION 340:110-1-3. Legal base and authority

  The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) is responsible for implementing the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act (Act). [10 O.S. § 401 et seq.] This Act mandates that a license be obtained from OKDHS to provide care for children away from their own homes. The child care facilities subject to licensing that are addressed in this Part are family child care homes, child care centers, part-day children's programs, and school-age programs. OKDHS responsibilities in relation to these facilities include:

(1)   developing minimum requirements for the care and supervision of children cared for in child care facilities;

(2)   assisting child care providers in achieving maximum standards;

(3)   providing continuing technical assistance and consultation to the facility;

(4)   developing sufficient and adequate facilities for child care in the community;

(5)   issuing licenses based upon compliance with minimum requirements;

(6)   investigating complaints received against child care facilities; and

(7)   taking corrective action as authorized by the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act and stated OKDHS policy based upon non-compliance with minimum requirements.

[Source: Amended at 10 Ok Reg 2369, eff 6-11-93; Amended at 11 Ok Reg 385, eff 10-15-93 (emergency); Amended at 11 Ok Reg 2773, eff 6-13-94; Amended at 13 Ok Reg 499, eff 11-14-95 (emergency); Amended at 13 Ok Reg 2663, eff 6-28-96; Amended at 14 Ok Reg 2174, eff 5-14-97 (emergency); Amended at 15 Ok Reg 1727, eff 5-11-98; Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2527, eff 7-1-99; Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2144, eff 6-11-01; Amended at 19 Ok Reg 221, eff 11-1-01 (emergency); Amended at 19 Ok Reg 1171, eff 5-13-02; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1351, eff 7-1-07]