This bill establishes new regulations for licensed child care facilities in Oklahoma, emphasizing the importance of maintaining safe and developmentally appropriate staff-to-child ratios. The legislation outlines specific minimum ratios that must be adhered to: one staff member for every five children from birth to eleven months, one staff member for every six children from twelve to twenty-three months, and one staff member for every seven children from twenty-four to forty-seven months. The bill also includes a legislative finding that highlights the significance of these ratios in ensuring the welfare of children while promoting accessibility and affordability for families.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Human Services create rules to align the Oklahoma Administrative Code with these new requirements. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2026.