quality child care,” said Jeffrey Cartmell, director of Oklahoma Human Services. The updated rules focus on two key areas: the Child Care Subsidy program and the Quality Rating and Improvement ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR ... that could endanger a child. I feel like we shouldn’t be playing 50/50 games with children and their safety,” said Woolley. If DHS fails to meet this new standard ...

The Oklahoma ... DHS tells NewChannel 8 that the reason for these kids getting removed from their homes all has to do with the parents’ level of inability to provide safety for their child.

Oklahoma Human Services is grateful for the extensive input and collaboration received to update rules and create a sustainable future for Oklahoma’s child care licensing and subsidy programs.

Providers said they’re concerned about a provision that would require certain facilities to become accredited.