Choctaw Nation · CHILD CARE
Child Care Centers
Licensed child care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years at 9 Choctaw Nation centers. Licensed through Oklahoma DHS. Accepts OKDHS Subsidy, Choctaw Nation Child Care Assistance, and private pay.
Who's eligible
Open to All
No specific tribal membership restriction stated for the centers themselves. Payment assistance programs (OKDHS Subsidy, CN Child Care Assistance) have separate eligibility.
Where it's offered
County
10.5-county service area — 9 center locations
Location:
Bennington, Coalgate, Durant (2), Idabel, McAlester, Poteau, Stigler, Talihina
How to apply
Apply through the Chahta Achvffa online portal. Location phones:
- Bennington (580-847-2767)
- Coalgate (580-927-1165)
- Durant (580-924-8536)
- Durant II (580-634-0685)
- Idabel (580-286-7930)
- McAlester (918-429-7596)
- Poteau (580-642-7757)
- Stigler (918-967-2897)
- Talihina (918-567-3184)
Online Portal
Contact
Phone: 800-522-6170
Last verified against the official source on 2026-04-12.