The Chickasaw Nation Child Care Center is a year-round facility. The Center operates from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Center will be closed on holidays observed by the Chickasaw Nation.

Prior notification will be given in the event of other closings. Information concerning emergency closings due to inclement weather can be obtained by calling (580) 436-7223.

Child Care Assistance Program
Telephone: (580) 436-0877
Fax: (580) 436-0138

The Chickasaw Nation offers a child care assistance program to help families pay for child care services. The purpose of the program is to help provide the highest quality of culturally appropriate child care to its tribal members and other Native Americans residing in the area. The funded program will permit parents to choose from a broad range of child care providers, including Tribal child care centers, family child care providers, center based child care centers, relatives, friends and neighbors. In order for the provider to receive payment, they must meet licensing requirements before being approved.

Resource and Referral Program
Telephone: (580) 436-0877
Fax: (580) 436-0138

The Chickasaw Nation Child Care program offers a resource and referral program for those interested in information on child care. The program has material available for check out that is related to the growth and development of early childhood. It will also provide information pertaining to questions and different child care topics of interest.