Firm Foundation Child Development

09/15/2026

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Rising costs, staffing shortages and subsidy changes are straining providers while the local child care gap threatens families and Bartlesville's workforce.

09/14/2026

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09/10/2026

WE’RE THINKING ABOUT GROWING… BUT WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

If you’ve followed Firm Foundation for a while, you know that we are not interested in simply filling classrooms. We care about families, our staff, our community, and providing childcare that we can truly be proud of.

Lately, we’ve been having some BIG conversations about the future of Firm Foundation. With so many childcare centers closing, and so many families struggling to find care, we’ve been seriously considering whether expanding our center could be the right next step.

But here’s the thing…

Expansion is a BIG decision. It means more children, more families, more staff, more risk and more responsibility.

Before we make any decisions, we want to hear from our community and then spend some time evaluating our ability to meet their needs in a strategic and responsible way.

If Firm Foundation were able to expand, what would YOU like to see?

Please follow the link and fill out the survey (jotform) below to help us make an informed assessment:

https://form.jotform.com/262515476331052

We’re listening.

— Firm Foundation CDC

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09/08/2026

We were made aware over the weekend that AI says we have permanently closed. This is NOT true.

I can’t believe we can’t trust everything on the internet 😉

We hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2026

We are saddened to hear that our community has lost another childcare center. Our hearts truly go out to the families who are now struggling to find a safe place for their children while they continue to manage work, life, and everything in between.

Unfortunately, we are not surprised to see this happening.

Childcare centers across Oklahoma are facing rising operating costs, staffing challenges, and inadequate funding through the OKDHS subsidy system.

More than 420 childcare centers across the state have closed since November 2025. And while Firm Foundation is strong, we want our families and our community to understand that we still need you to advocate for childcare and help us stay strong.

A FEW THINGS WE WANT OUR COMMUNITY TO KNOW:

Our childcare spots don't open very often. Typically, the majority of our openings happen in August when our preschoolers transition to public school.

And when a childcare center loses another center in the community, we often receive an overwhelming number of calls and emails from families desperately searching for care. We wish we could say yes to everyone. But we simply cant. We cannot just "add another child." We are bound by strict licensing requirements, including:

Child-to-teacher ratios
Classroom square footage
The number of toilets
Our licensed capacity
Yes even the number of toilets matter.

Right now, we are working hard to interview families and fill the few openings we do have as quickly and thoughtfully as possible. If you have reached out to us recently, thank you for your patience. We are receiving an incredible number of emails and phone calls, and our team is working through every message and responding to families as quickly as we can.

And if you are a Firm Foundation family, we ask you to continue to speak up, advocate, and support childcare in Oklahoma.

08/31/2026

These spots won't last nor do they come open often! Do not miss your chance to join our family! CALL TODAY and ask for Nicole!

08/28/2026

Are we surprised? We can hardly breathe with all the regulations they put on childcare.

Thankful for Licensed Child Care Association of Oklahoma for showing up, speaking up, and representing Oklahoma childcare so well.

08/26/2026

What Has Your Journey With Us Been Like So Far?

We want to hear from you.

08/20/2026

The new school year brings many new faces to our school.

We’re here to partner with our parents through those tough transitions and remind you: you’re not alone! Those first few days can be hard, and that’s completely normal. Give your little one (and yourself!) some grace as everyone settles into a new routine.

08/15/2026

Time for another door contest!! Please help us out to determine who the winner is! 🏆 Click on the picture and like it! Voting ends Monday 8/17/26 at 12pm.