Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 10-401: Purpose and policy of law - Minimum standards

A. Sections 401 through 418 of this title shall be known and

may be cited as the "Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act".

B. It is the declared purpose and policy of the Oklahoma Child

Care Facilities Licensing Act, to:

1. Ensure maintenance of minimum standards for the care and

protection of children away from their own homes;

2. Encourage and assist the child care facility toward maximum

standards; and

3. Work for the development of sufficient and adequate services

for child care through joint work of public, private and voluntary

agencies. Whenever possible, child care facilities should help to

preserve and restore family life for children.

C. In order to provide care for children in child care

facilities, a license shall be obtained from the Department of Human

Services, which is issued on the basis of meeting minimum standards

which are essential for the health and welfare of the child or

children placed for care with such agencies and individuals.

D. The Child Care Facilities Licensing Division within the

Department of Human Services shall work with representatives from

municipalities to develop a single child care licensure procedure

for use by state and local entities.