Ruth Dropkin Head Start
Child Care Center · License #OK-K830005797 · Part of Head Start
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Data last refreshed in our system: 8/26/2026. Official record: view on the state licensing lookup ↗
Chain: Head Start
Operator: Federal Head Start
Ultimate owner: Government (federal grantees)
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Public information
Address: 6500 S Shields Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73149
License type: Child Care Center
License number: OK-K830005797
Quality rating: 4 (Reaching for the Stars)
Licensed capacity: 98
Official record: Look up Ruth Dropkin Head Start on Oklahoma's official record ↗
Recent licensing activity
Public inspection and enforcement records we've matched to this provider from Oklahoma's official source, in plain English — non-compliances cited and any complaint investigation. We surface these as we work through the state's providers, so this may not yet be the complete history; the full record lives in the official Oklahoma record linked above.
- SeriousComplaint substantiated2025-12-18
Oklahoma substantiated a complaint at this program: Additional Non-Compliance Found During Investigation: Personnel - A staff member did not demonstrate prudent and responsible behavior ensuring children’s health and safety. (rule 340:110-3-284(c)(2)(C)). See the official provider record, linked here.
View the official document → - NotableNon-compliances found at a monitoring visit2025-10-15
Oklahoma's full periodic monitoring visit of this program cited 2 rule non-compliances. See the official provider record, linked here.
View the official document → - NotableNon-compliances found at a monitoring visit2025-05-28
Oklahoma's full periodic monitoring visit of this program cited 1 rule non-compliance. See the official provider record, linked here.
View the official document → - NotableNon-compliances found at a monitoring visit2024-06-05
Oklahoma's full periodic monitoring visit of this program cited 1 rule non-compliance. See the official provider record, linked here.
View the official document → - NotableNon-compliances found at a monitoring visit2023-12-14
Oklahoma's full periodic monitoring visit of this program cited 1 rule non-compliance. See the official provider record, linked here.
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What the violations were about
The 5 cited violations on this provider's public record, grouped into plain-English themes — most-cited first. This describes the record; it isn't a rating.
Most cited — Programming & activities: Age-appropriate activities, napping arrangements, and developmental programming. Ask: “Can I see a daily schedule?” What do these mean? →
Data last refreshed: 8/27/2026
Source: Oklahoma DHS Child Care Find (childcarefind.okdhs.org)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruth Dropkin Head Start a licensed Oklahoma child care center?
Ruth Dropkin Head Start is listed on Oklahoma's public child care licensing record as a Child Care Center (license #OK-K830005797) in Oklahoma City. The official state record, linked on this page, always controls.
Does Ruth Dropkin Head Start have any licensing violations or actions on record?
Yes — there are 5 public licensing actions on record for Ruth Dropkin Head Start (Complaint substantiated, Monitoring visit (non-compliances found)). Each is summarized in plain English on this page, with a link to the official document.
Where can I find Ruth Dropkin Head Start's official licensing record?
Ruth Dropkin Head Start's official record is maintained by the State of Oklahoma and is linked at the top of this page. Childcare Alerts surfaces and links to public records; the official government record always controls.
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