The Chickasaw Nation Sick Child Care Center is the only operating sick child care facility in Oklahoma. The purpose of the sick child care facility is to protect the health, safety and well being of well and mildly-ill children. The center houses children with health issues such as upper-respiratory illnesses, gastrointestinal disorders and other mildly-contagious disorders.
The center is licensed for approximately 35 children. Each child illness is categorized by classrooms, helping contain the spread of the illness by air. The facility is equipped with a ventilation system to help keep the air clean. The heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are institutional-rated, direct expansion split systems with 99.97 percent high-efficiency particulate air filters and humidity control capabilities.

Due to the different complexities of illnesses, personnel qualifications require high levels of expertise in medicine and child development. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is on staff at all times. The LPN conducts a complete assessment before admitting a child into the facility. If questions or emergencies arise, the staff has direct access to a registered nurse at the Carl Albert Health Facility.

The sick child care center is available for Chickasaws, Chickasaw Nation employees and the public for a nominal fee. The center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.