Okla. Stat. tit. 10, § 10-405

authorization.

A. No child care facility may be operated or maintained in this

state, unless licensed or temporarily authorized by the Department

of Human Services, except for the shelters certified by the Office

of Juvenile Affairs pursuant to Section 2-7-202 of Title 10A of the

Oklahoma Statutes; No new child care facility may be established

without the prior approval of the Department, which shall be granted

only after the Department is satisfied that the facility will meet

minimum standards for a license to operate.

B. The Department shall not grant approval for a permit, or a

license for a new child care facility to receive and care for

children until:

1. All background investigation requirements are met pursuant

to Section 404.1 of this title; and

2. All required training including, but not limited to,

cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, health and safety

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training, and minimum education requirements pursuant to licensing

requirements have been completed for any person left alone with

children.

C. The incorporation or domestication of a corporation

organized for the purpose of operating a child care facility shall

not exempt such corporation from compliance with the provisions of

Sections 401 through 418 of this title.

D. An application for a license shall be made on forms provided

by the Department and in the manner prescribed. Temporary

authorization may be granted to allow the Department to investigate

the activities and standards of care of the applicant. The

Department may issue a license once it is satisfied that the

applicant meets the requirements as provided in Sections 401 through

418 of this title. All licenses shall be in force unless revoked as

authorized by Section 407 of this title.