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.
- 1Tender Childcare LLC4.77 score5(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 - 2The Launching Pad4.72 score5(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 - 3Shartel Church Of God4.72 score4.9(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 - 4Primrose School Of Nw Okc4.72 score4.9(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 - 5First Christian Presch Mdo4.67 score5(10)
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 - 6Warm World School4.64 score4.8(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 - 7Special Care INC.4.64 score4.8(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 - 8Reaching Our City INC4.64 score4.8(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 - 9Gan Israel Early Learning Center4.64 score4.8(20)
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 - 10St. Jude'S Dynamic Kidz Child Development4.62 score4.9(11)
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
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,710 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Oklahoma City, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Oklahoma City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73117 | 6 | 4.78 | 6 | |
| 73114 | 12 | 4.51 | 5 | |
| 73162 | 7 | 4.5 | 2 | |
| 73132 | 11 | 4.47 | 4 | |
| 73105 | 7 | 4.42 | 2 | |
| 73112 | 10 | 4.37 | 4 | |
| 73109 | 9 | 4.37 | 4 | |
| 73135 | 12 | 4.34 | 4 | |
| 73170 | 13 | 4.28 | 2 | |
| 73120 | 9 | 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
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.
The Launching Pad
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.
Shartel Church Of God
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.
Primrose School Of Nw Okc
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.
First Christian Presch Mdo
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.
Warm World School
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.
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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
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- Address
- 4901 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 236-2069
- Address
- 8401 S. Pennsylvania Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 602-3038
La Petite Academy Warwick receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who have enrolled their children for extended periods (6 months to 3+ years). Parents consistently praise the caring and dedicated staff, strong curriculum, and the sense of security and peace of mind the facility provides. Children show observable developmental progress in social skills, communication, and independence.
- Address
- 12100 N. Warwick, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 728-3547
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network #201 for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight the teachers' patience, hands-on approach, and strong communication with parents. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and show excitement about their learning activities and classroom experiences.
- Address
- 4500 E I240 Service Rd, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 672-2989
- Address
- 4126 Nw 18th, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 236-2069
- Address
- 4500 Tinker Rd, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 793-0302
- Address
- 5320 S. Penn, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 688-0060
- Address
- 10551 Se 59th, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 739-0360
- Address
- 2812 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 751-9448
- Address
- 2909 N Ann Arbor, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 942-8673
One parent reports that their children were well-matched with caring teachers who prioritize development and safety. The reviewer expresses strong satisfaction with the level of care provided.
- Address
- 4101 S Western, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 631-5437
- Address
- 12001 Se 104th, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 793-9456
NOTE: Reviews provided are for the YMCA facility, not the daycare center. Reviews praise the Earlywine Park YMCA's clean facilities, friendly and knowledgeable staff, diverse classes and programs for all ages, well-maintained equipment, and excellent youth sports programs. Members report long-term satisfaction and positive experiences across fitness, aquatics, and recreational activities.
- Address
- 1500 Kingsridge Dr, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 378-0420
- Address
- 11224 S. Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 735-4440
- Address
- 9501 S. Western, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 735-4460
La Petite Academy in Oklahoma City receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Staff members are consistently praised for being attentive, caring, and patient with children of all developmental needs. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and thriving in a clean, well-organized environment.
- Address
- 1424 S.W. 104, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 691-7064
LA PETITE ACADEMY in Oklahoma City receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring, attentive staff, strong educational programs across all age groups, and excellent communication with families. Parents describe feeling confident in the center's ability to support their children's development and special needs.
- Address
- 13200 S. Western, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 691-6235
Parents consistently praise Childcare Network Inc. #203 for its caring, family-like environment and attentive staff. Director Precious Bivens is highlighted across multiple reviews as exceptional and genuinely devoted to the children's wellbeing. Families report high satisfaction with developmental progress, daily communication, and long-term enrollment spanning years.
- Address
- 7901 Nw 85th Terrace, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 621-9070
- Address
- 2320 Nw 39th St., Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 212-2720
- Address
- 9500 N. Classen, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 607-2759
- Address
- 3600 Nw Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 946-0605
- Address
- 6120 N. Drexel Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 463-5523
- Address
- 726 Culbertson Dr., Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 702-0555
- Address
- 2101 Nw 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 313-3521
Parents consistently praise Southwest Child Dev. Ctr. for its caring, experienced staff and supportive environment. The center is noted for effectively working with children who have behavioral, developmental, or autism-related needs. Families appreciate the facility's cleanliness, curriculum structure, communication through apps, and willingness of staff to go above and beyond.
- Address
- 830 S.W. 31, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 631-1466
- Address
- 15400 N. Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 751-9898
- Address
- 500 W. Sheridan Ave., Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 297-7700
- Address
- 1440 Ne 50th St, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 341-2817
- Address
- 6909 W Hefner B-5, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 721-1879
Childcare Network Inc #204 receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and strong communication through daily photo updates and reports. Parents consistently report that their children are happy, well-cared-for, and thriving in a clean, well-organized facility with responsive leadership.
- Address
- 1050 Sw 36th, Oklahoma City, OK
- Phone
- (405) 634-2083
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