Oklahoma Resources
Would you like to know more about child care licensing in your state or resources for children with special needs? Do you need to contact someone about child support, health care for your family, or help paying for food or heat? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Click a tab below to find those resources and more in Oklahoma.
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Find out more about child care in your area. Click on the links below, or contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for one-on-one help.
Child Care Licensing
Your local child care regulatory office
: 1(844) 834-8314 or (405) 521-3561
Provider Complaint Line: 1(844) 834-8314 or (405) 521-3561
Inspection Reports
Find out what programs in your area are in compliance with licensing regulations
WebsiteOklahoma Child Care Information
Information and resources for parents looking for child care in Oklahoma
WebsiteChild & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
Reimburses child care providers for healthy meals and snacks
WebsiteQuality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS) – The Stars Program
Child care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. These ratings can help families choose quality care and can assist child care providers to improve and communicate their quality.
OK Shared Services
A one-stop location for ECE professionals for policies, forms, regulations, guidance, discounts, and more to save time, reduce costs, and improve quality (Note: typically requires purchase of a subscription or membership)
Discover resources that will provide more information regarding local services such as health care and child well-being.
Child Protective Services
To report suspected abuse, maltreatment, or neglect of a child
Phone: 1(800) 522-3511
Medicaid Eligibility – SoonerCare
Federal-State health insurance program for low-income individuals
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Federal-State health insurance program for children – available to qualifying families who are not eligible for Medicaid. In some states, parents and pregnant women may also be covered.
*Oklahoma’s Children’s Health Insurance Program is included in the Medicaid program. Please contact your Medicaid office for more information.*
Okahoma State Department of Health
State government programs to promote the health of Oklahoma citizens
Oklahoma Department of Human Services
State government programs and services for children and families
Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
State government mental health resources that may offer community mental health services (may include individual, family, and marital counseling), behavioral health services, and substance abuse programs
Are you looking for help paying for child care? Buying groceries or diapers? Find out what assistance programs are offered locally.
Child Care Assistance
Child care financial assistance programs
Phone: Contact your local office
Oklahoma Head Start
A federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A program offering supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition information to low-income women who are pregnant or have children aged birth to five
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Cash assistance designed to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
Federal nutrition program
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Helps low-income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs
Learn about valuable resources for parents of children with special needs.
Woven Life (formerly Easter Seals)
Offers special needs resources which may include respite care services and other community supports
The Arc of Oklahoma
Offers special needs services that may include respite care, advocacy, training, and support groups
Early Intervention – Sooner Start
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers at risk for developmental delays
There are currently no organizations listed
If you find that any of the information above is incorrect, please contact us at info@childcareaware.org.
