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Best Daycare Centers in Oklahoma City, OK

Compare 226 daycare centers in Oklahoma City. Average rating: 4.18/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at a glance

Daycares
226
Avg rating
4.18/5
Parent reviews
1,710
Top rated (4.5+)
69

Oklahoma City has 226 licensed daycares with 1,710 parent reviews averaging 4.18/5.69 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 44% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 73117 (avg 4.78 stars), while 73170 has the largest selection (13 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oklahoma City

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Tender Childcare LLC
    4.77 score
    5(17)

    8116 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Parents consistently praise Tender Childcare LLC for its exceptional cleanliness, beautiful and well-organized facilities, and caring staff led by director Rochelle. Children show strong development and learning outcomes while parents appreciate the excellent communication, welcoming atmosphere, and special events. The facility is highly recommended by multiple families who have used the center.

    Clean and well-maintained facilitybeautiful interior and exterior designcaring and patient staffstrong parent communication
  2. 2
    The Launching Pad
    4.72 score
    5(13)

    6101 Sw 66th St, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    The Launching Pad receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, stable staff and child-centered approach to development. Parents highlight the low teacher turnover, open communication, and personalized attention given to children across multiple age groups. The facility is described as a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

    Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong leadership and director involvementregular photo and activity updates
  3. 3
    Shartel Church Of God
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    11600 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 70 children

    Shartel Church of God is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, quality of worship services, and various community events. The facility is noted for its clean, well-appointed space and accommodating leadership.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging worship services with relatable messagesquality music programs
  4. 4
    Primrose School Of Nw Okc
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    6101 Nw 139th St, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 202 children

    Primrose School of NW OKC receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Ms. A, and high-quality curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with staff treating children as family members. Multiple families have remained enrolled for several years and some have even driven significant distances to continue attendance.

    Loving and caring staffpersonal attention to each childstrong leadershipclean facilities
  5. 5

    3700 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 77 children

    Reviews praise First Christian Preschool MDO for being welcoming and community-oriented. Parents highlight the church's commitment to serving the community through free breakfast programs, sack lunches, and community events. The facility is described as a non-judgmental, friendly environment.

    Welcoming and friendly stafffree breakfast programcommunity involvementnon-judgmental atmosphere
  6. 6
    Warm World School
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    14343 N Macarthur, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children

    The reviews provided are for Church of the Servant, a religious institution, not for Warm World School daycare. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare's quality, services, or parent satisfaction.

    Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility
  7. 7
    Special Care INC.
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    12201 N. Western, Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 184 children

    Special Care Inc. is a specialized daycare center in Oklahoma City that focuses on caring for children with special needs and behavioral challenges. Parents consistently praise the staff's expertise, compassion, and commitment to individualized support. The facility is described as clean, inclusive, and dedicated to improving children's quality of life while providing emotional and financial support to families.

    Specialized ABA carestaff expertise and trainingindividualized attentioninclusive environment for children with special needs
  8. 8
    Reaching Our City INC
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    7710 Nw 10th St., Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Reviews praise the organization for caring staff, safe environment, and helpful service. Visitors highlight the food pantry's efficiency, variety of resources, and welcoming treatment of clients. Staff are noted for pulling together during busy periods and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

    caring and kind staffsafe environmentefficient servicefood variety
  9. 9

    3000 W. Hefner Rd., Oklahoma City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    Gan Israel Early Learning Center receives perfect ratings from reviewers who praise its welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere. Parents highlight the quality of education, caring staff, and engaging Jewish cultural events and services. Visitors consistently commend the hospitality, spiritual leadership, and sense of community regardless of religious background.

    Welcoming and inclusive communityquality educationcaring staffnon-judgmental atmosphere
  10. 10

    1001 Nw 92nd St, Oklahoma City, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    St. Jude's Dynamic Kidz receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, loving staff who create a family-like environment where children feel safe, happy, and engaged in learning. Families report significant developmental progress and appreciate the center's communication and willingness to work with parents on challenges like potty training.

    Caring and loving stafffamily-like environmentchildren feel safe and happystrong developmental learning outcomes

Rating Distribution

Based on 158 daycares with Google ratings in Oklahoma City

4.5 - 5.0
69
4.0 - 4.4
43
3.0 - 3.9
33
Below 3
13

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 1,710 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
34
2Safe environment
18
3Caring and attentive staff
15
4Children enjoy attending
11
5Welcoming environment
10
6Caring and loving staff
10
7Clean and well-maintained facility
7
8Children excited to attend
7

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oklahoma City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
731176
4.78
6
7311412
4.51
5
731627
4.5
2
7313211
4.47
4
731057
4.42
2
7311210
4.37
4
731099
4.37
4
7313512
4.34
4
7317013
4.28
2
731209
4.28
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oklahoma City (8–529 children)

Small

up to 30 children

44

Medium

31–75 children

81

Large

76–150 children

80

Very Large

150+ children

21

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oklahoma City based on parent reviews

Tender Childcare LLC

5(17)

8116 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK

Parents consistently praise Tender Childcare LLC for its exceptional cleanliness, beautiful and well-organized facilities, and caring staff led by director Rochelle. Children show strong development and learning outcomes while parents appreciate the excellent communication, welcoming atmosphere, and special events. The facility is highly recommended by multiple families who have used the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilitybeautiful interior and exterior designcaring and patient staff

The Launching Pad

5(13)

6101 Sw 66th St, Oklahoma City, OK

The Launching Pad receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, stable staff and child-centered approach to development. Parents highlight the low teacher turnover, open communication, and personalized attention given to children across multiple age groups. The facility is described as a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong leadership and director involvement

Shartel Church Of God

4.9(20)

11600 S. Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK

Shartel Church of God is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming and friendly atmosphere, quality of worship services, and various community events. The facility is noted for its clean, well-appointed space and accommodating leadership.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean and well-maintained facilityengaging worship services with relatable messages

Primrose School Of Nw Okc

4.9(20)

6101 Nw 139th St, Oklahoma City, OK

Primrose School of NW OKC receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, strong leadership under Ms. A, and high-quality curriculum. Parents consistently report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with staff treating children as family members. Multiple families have remained enrolled for several years and some have even driven significant distances to continue attendance.

Loving and caring staffpersonal attention to each childstrong leadership

First Christian Presch Mdo

5(10)

3700 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK

Reviews praise First Christian Preschool MDO for being welcoming and community-oriented. Parents highlight the church's commitment to serving the community through free breakfast programs, sack lunches, and community events. The facility is described as a non-judgmental, friendly environment.

Welcoming and friendly stafffree breakfast programcommunity involvement

Warm World School

4.8(20)

14343 N Macarthur, Oklahoma City, OK

The reviews provided are for Church of the Servant, a religious institution, not for Warm World School daycare. The reviews cannot be used to evaluate the daycare's quality, services, or parent satisfaction.

Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility

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Daycare Centers in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City offers a robust selection of 226 childcare facilities, ranging from independent home-based care to established church-sponsored preschools. Parents consistently highlight clean environments and attentive staff as the defining features of these centers. For those prioritizing high satisfaction, the 73116 zip code stands out with perfect average ratings across its local options.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Oklahoma City have an average rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 158 rated facilities, with 44% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.63 stars. Our analysis covers 1,710 parent reviews. Parents in Oklahoma City most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.

When choosing a daycare in Oklahoma City, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Oklahoma City

Showing 226 results

Cataleya & Friends Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1001 N. Farra Drive, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 365-7357
The Launching Pad
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

The Launching Pad receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, stable staff and child-centered approach to development. Parents highlight the low teacher turnover, open communication, and personalized attention given to children across multiple age groups. The facility is described as a welcoming, safe environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong leadership and director involvement
Address
6101 Sw 66th St, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 954-4901
Tender Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Tender Childcare LLC for its exceptional cleanliness, beautiful and well-organized facilities, and caring staff led by director Rochelle. Children show strong development and learning outcomes while parents appreciate the excellent communication, welcoming atmosphere, and special events. The facility is highly recommended by multiple families who have used the center.

Clean and well-maintained facilitybeautiful interior and exterior designcaring and patient staff
Address
8116 N Western, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 810-9321
Hugger Bears Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highly recommends HUGGER BEARS DAY CARE, praising the staff for treating children and families like family. The reviewer highlights long-term satisfaction, noting their children have attended for three years without looking elsewhere. The owner, Mrs. Johnson, is specifically commended as being the best.

staff treats families like familylong-term satisfactionhighly recommended
Address
1620 N E 9th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 427-1422
Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the Head Start administration for making enrollment easy and praise dedicated staff, including Ms. Moore and Mr. Anderson, for their exceptional care. Reviewers express strong satisfaction with the teachers and overall experience, though one family notes sadness as their child reaches their final year. No specific complaints regarding the facility or services were found in the limited feedback.

efficient Head Start enrollment processdedicated and devoted teacherssupportive staff
Address
1115 N.E. 7th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 232-2920
Chauncey Cher Dena'S Preschool & Nursery LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the staff's dedication to safety and learning, with one family describing the center as a second home that has cared for multiple grandchildren. Another reviewer notes the teachers are effective in ensuring children are both safe and well-cared for.

staff dedicationsafe environmenteffective learning
Address
1643 Ne 50th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 424-4656
Tunicia Dba Mrs. Childs Little Learning Center - Willis
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the staff member as nice and gifted with children. The single review highlights positive interactions with the caregiver.

nice staffgifted with children
Address
1430 Ne 15th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 201-3199
Peak Bright Beginnings Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

A few parents highlight the center's recently remodeled, bright, and welcoming environment, noting that staff members are effective and create a safe space where children enjoy attending. While one reviewer contrasts the program favorably against public schools, they also express broader dissatisfaction with the Oklahoma education system rather than specific complaints about the center itself.

beautiful environmentnewly remodeledbright colors
Address
2532 Sw 59th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 212-2222
Mt. Rose Head Start
Headstart Programs
5

One parent describes MT. Rose Head Start as a really nice place for kids, specifically noting it is suitable if you are Latino. The review highlights a welcoming environment for Latino families without mentioning other specific details.

nice place for kidswelcoming for Latino families
Address
1701 Nw 7th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 232-6037
Childrens World-Fun & Fit
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5500 N. Independence, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 949-6888
Caring Hearts Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Caring Hearts CDC receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the owner's daily presence and family-oriented approach. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and well-cared for, with staff showing genuine concern for both children and families. The facility has earned strong loyalty from long-term families.

Owner present dailyfamily-operated feelchildren happy and engaged
Address
1144 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 767-2380
Nanny Mcdees Christian Learning Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center with a focus on kindness. The single review highlights this positive attribute without mentioning any specific negatives or concerns.

Kindness
Address
6009 Nw Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 722-8902
Little Magnolia Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Little Magnolia Playschool, run by Mrs. Donalyn, is a small home-based preschool where children receive individualized attention and strong academic preparation. Parents consistently praise the caring environment, high teacher-to-student ratio (approximately 6 kids per class), and children's academic and social-emotional development. Multiple families report their children entering kindergarten ahead academically and having gained important life lessons and character development.

Small class sizes with individualized attentionstrong academic preparation in reading/math/writingcaring and patient teacher who goes above and beyond
Address
2824 Pembroke, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 842-4408
Putnam City Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Putnam City Child Care as doing an awesome job of supporting both teachers and students. The sole review highlights strong staff and student support without noting any specific drawbacks.

Strong support for teachers and students
Address
6020 N. Independence, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 842-1491
Kids Campus Learning & Fitness
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes KIDS CAMPUS LEARNING & FITNESS as a great place for children, noting that teachers are compassionate and truly care about the kids. The reviewer states they would not take their children anywhere else.

compassionate teachersteachers care about kidsgreat place for kids
Address
7001 Nw 63, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 721-2800
H.O.P.E. Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the center as amazing, noting that staff treat children like family and ensure equal treatment regardless of race. Another reviewer highlights it as a wonderful place that their son enjoys.

family-like careequal treatment across racespositive experience for children
Address
2000 N. Lottie, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 424-4585
First Christian Presch Mdo
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Reviews praise First Christian Preschool MDO for being welcoming and community-oriented. Parents highlight the church's commitment to serving the community through free breakfast programs, sack lunches, and community events. The facility is described as a non-judgmental, friendly environment.

Welcoming and friendly stafffree breakfast programcommunity involvement
Address
3700 N. Walker, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 525-0878
Westmore Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes WESTMORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT as an excellent school. The single review provided offers only positive feedback without listing specific details or complaints.

excellent school
Address
9731 S May, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 378-3210
Papa Bear'S Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1413 West Britton Road, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 752-2345
Rising High Tiny Tots
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes the facility as great, noting that the environment is nice and clean. This single review highlights positive aspects of the daycare's upkeep and overall atmosphere.

niceclean
Address
4030 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 702-1505
Tony Reyes Bilingual Child Development Center Too
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
420 Sw 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 236-0701
The Bilingual Schoolhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the school's value for children aged Pre-K to five, noting that the teachers are patient, kind, and effective at teaching a second language. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the program and highly recommends the center.

patient teachershelpful instruction in a second languagekind staff
Address
3131 Nw 50th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 556-1972
Nae'S Child Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents highlight the center's experienced leadership and personable staff, noting that children adjust quickly and leave happy. Reviewers appreciate the safe, loving environment and effective communication with families.

experienced directorpersonable staffchildren feel welcome and loved
Address
6100 Se 149th St., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 703-4242
Nwiaa Sustainable Science Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights the organization's community-focused mission, noting that it provides younger generations with the opportunity to learn about helping and sharing within the community.

community involvementeducational opportunities for childrensharing and helping values
Address
1701 N. Martin Luther King, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 424-4623
Nature Explorers At Oklahoma City Zoo
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
2101 Ne 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 425-0288
Santa Fe South Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
5
Address
2222 Southwest 44th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 601-0597
Trinity Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Trinity Child Development Center for exceptional staff care and kindness. The facility offers enriching activities including soccer, music classes, field trips, and VBS programs. Parents report feeling confident in their children's care and express high satisfaction with the teachers and director.

Caring and kind staffattentive to children's needsengaging activities and programs
Address
1322 Nw 24th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 525-6937
Tony Reyes Bilingual Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5716 S Western Ave., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 236-4667
Wonderfully Made Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Wonderfully Made Learning Center LLC is highly praised for its occupational therapy services, with parents reporting significant developmental progress in their children. Staff members, particularly Cindy and Jordan, are consistently recognized for their expertise, patience, compassion, and ability to make therapy engaging and fun. Parents appreciate the individualized care, insurance acceptance, and holistic approach to supporting children's overall health and wellbeing.

Significant child development progressknowledgeable and compassionate therapistsfun and engaging sessions
Address
908 Ne 30th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 601-6454
The Circle Of Love Preschool & Family Resource
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes Circle of Love as a wonderful and affordable center that provides great care. The reviewer notes that the staff treated the children like part of a family.

affordablegreat carestaff treats kids like family
Address
217 W Wilshire Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 418-4555

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Frequently asked questions

There are 226 all daycares in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Oklahoma City have an average Google rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 158 rated facilities. About 44% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oklahoma City, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Oklahoma's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Oklahoma)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Oklahoma City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 201 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 13 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Oklahoma typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Oklahoma City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oklahoma City must be licensed by Oklahoma's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.
The 73116 zip code currently holds the best average rating of 5/5 stars, calculated across three facilities in that area.
Out of the 226 total facilities, 158 have been rated on Google, contributing to an aggregate average of 4.18 out of 5 stars.
Analysis of 1710 parent reviews shows that clean facilities, safe environments, and caring staff are the most frequently mentioned positive attributes.