Exemptions include care in the child's own home or by relatives, occasional informal care, qualifying parent-present drop-in care, single-activity programs and programs operating 15 hours or less weekly; consult the full statutory exemptions.
All licenses must be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.
Large family home's primary caregiver and substitutes: at least 21.
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services
authorizes OKDHS to administer the licensing program.Official source
Large family home's primary caregiver and substitutes: at least 21.
The primary caregiver or individuals substituting for the primary caregiver are at least 21 years of age.Official source
Contact the child care licensing specialist in your local county Oklahoma Human Services office.Official source
Review the official instructions for your situation before applying.
Open the official agency pageExemptions include care in the child's own home or by relatives, occasional informal care, qualifying parent-present drop-in care, single-activity programs and programs operating 15 hours or less weekly; consult the full statutory exemptions.
Programs exempt from licensure include: care provided in a child's own home or by relatives, informal arrangements for the occasional care of children, programs in which children attend on a drop-in basis and parents are on the premises and readily accessible, single activity programs, and programs operating for 15 hours or less per week.Official source
Family homes care for up to seven children; large homes care for 8–12.
Family Child Care Homes offer care and supervision for up to seven children in a family home. Large Child Care Homes offer care and supervision for 8 to 12 childrenOfficial source
Family-home primary caregivers complete 12 clock hours of annual professional development; large-home requirements are separate.
The primary caregiver is required to complete 12 clock-hours of professional development annually through workshops, training, videos, or individual position-related readings.Official source
All licenses must be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.
All licenses shall be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.Official source
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General liability coverage of at least USD 200,000 per occurrence of negligence is required, subject to statutory exceptions for financial inability, unavailable underwriting, exhausted limits or reported self-insurance; exceptions require notices and signed parent acknowledgments.
A child care facility shall maintain general liability insurance coverage as defined by Section 707 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes of at least Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) for each occurrence of negligence. Should the child care facility for financial reasons or for lack of availability of an underwriter willing to issue a policy be unable to secure the insurance required under subsection A of this section, should the policy limits be exhausted, or if the child care facility reports self-insurance in accordance with state law Post a conspicuous notice Notify the Department Keep a form signed by the parent or legal guardianOfficial source
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All licenses must be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.
All licenses shall be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Last verified Oct 25, 2026. Each quotation supports the corresponding published value.
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services
Oklahoma Human Services, Child Care Services
authorizes OKDHS to administer the licensing program.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/child-care-services/child-care-licensing.html
Child Care LicensingOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
https://www.oklahoma.gov/okdhs/services/child-care-services/providers-educators/faqproviders.html
Contact the child care licensing specialist in your local county Oklahoma Human Services office.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Exemptions include care in the child's own home or by relatives, occasional informal care, qualifying parent-present drop-in care, single-activity programs and programs operating 15 hours or less weekly; consult the full statutory exemptions.
Exemptions include care in the child's own home or by relatives, occasional informal care, qualifying parent-present drop-in care, single-activity programs and programs operating 15 hours or less weekly; consult the full statutory exemptions.
Programs exempt from licensure include: care provided in a child's own home or by relatives, informal arrangements for the occasional care of children, programs in which children attend on a drop-in basis and parents are on the premises and readily accessible, single activity programs, and programs operating for 15 hours or less per week.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Family homes care for up to seven children; large homes care for 8–12.
Family homes care for up to seven children; large homes care for 8–12.
Family Child Care Homes offer care and supervision for up to seven children in a family home. Large Child Care Homes offer care and supervision for 8 to 12 childrenOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Family-home primary caregivers complete 12 clock hours of annual professional development; large-home requirements are separate.
Family-home primary caregivers complete 12 clock hours of annual professional development; large-home requirements are separate.
The primary caregiver is required to complete 12 clock-hours of professional development annually through workshops, training, videos, or individual position-related readings.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
Large family home's primary caregiver and substitutes: at least 21.
Large family home's primary caregiver and substitutes: at least 21.
The primary caregiver or individuals substituting for the primary caregiver are at least 21 years of age.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
General liability coverage of at least USD 200,000 per occurrence of negligence is required, subject to statutory exceptions for financial inability, unavailable underwriting, exhausted limits or reported self-insurance; exceptions require notices and signed parent acknowledgments.
General liability coverage of at least USD 200,000 per occurrence of negligence is required, subject to statutory exceptions for financial inability, unavailable underwriting, exhausted limits or reported self-insurance; exceptions require notices and signed parent acknowledgments.
A child care facility shall maintain general liability insurance coverage as defined by Section 707 of Title 36 of the Oklahoma Statutes of at least Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00) for each occurrence of negligence. Should the child care facility for financial reasons or for lack of availability of an underwriter willing to issue a policy be unable to secure the insurance required under subsection A of this section, should the policy limits be exhausted, or if the child care facility reports self-insurance in accordance with state law Post a conspicuous notice Notify the Department Keep a form signed by the parent or legal guardianOfficial source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
All licenses must be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.
All licenses shall be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title. Applies to: Child care facility licenses
All licenses shall be in force unless revoked as authorized by Section 407 of this title.Official source
Last verified Oct 25, 2026
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