Bill No. 2895 amends the Oklahoma Child Care Facilities Licensing Act to introduce new provisions regarding the appointment and qualifications of master teachers in child care centers. Specifically, it establishes a one-year probationary period for individuals replacing a master teacher, during which they must meet the educational qualifications set by the Department of Human Services. Additionally, directors of child care centers are required to appoint a probationary master teacher within sixty days.

The bill also modifies the criteria for determining the number of required master teachers by excluding after-school care children from the license capacity calculations. This change aims to provide more flexibility in staffing requirements based on the actual needs of child care facilities. The amendments will take effect on November 1, 2025.