child care resources for families and providers

Oklahoma Dept of Human Services Child Care Services

1-844-834-8314

Learn more about types of care, get information about quality standards and the star rating system, and find out about financial assistance. Link to inspection records and monitoring reports. Get information about child development, special needs, health and nutrition, and community services.

Oklahoma State University

Students can earn a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in the College of Education and Human Sciences, qualifying them to teach Pre-K through third grade in public schools and community programs.

oklahoma child care locator

Enter your information to search for a program in your area that meets your family’s needs.

Oklanhoma warmline

1-888-574-5437

Oklahoma Warmline offers free telephone consultations to child care providers, educators, and parents on numerous topics of concern. Consultants refer caregivers to appropriate services and resources within their communities. Consultants are available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Messages left after hours will be answered as soon as a consultant is available.

Choosing Childcare

The Early Childhood Coalition has prepared this set of guidelines to help families decide what sort of program best fits their needs, and to recognize important indicators of program quality.

Northern Oklahoma College

NOC offers coursework in child development and early childhood education. Students can earn an Associate’s degree or qualify for various national certificates. OKDHS and the Regents for Higher Ed award scholarships to eligible child care professionals through the Scholars for Excellence in Child Care Program. Contact the Scholar Coordinator, Jayme Elam by email or telephone; Jayme.Orgain@noc.edu 405-372-2404.