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Best Daycare Centers in Poteau, OK

Compare 8 daycare centers in Poteau. Average rating: 4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Poteau, Oklahoma at a glance

Daycares
8
Avg rating
4/5
Parent reviews
10
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Poteau offers 8 licensed daycares, 2 of which have public ratings averaging 4/5.The largest concentration is in 74953 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Poteau

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
    First Christian Church Childcare Center
    4.25 score
    4.5(5)

    208 N. Witte, Poteau, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 45 children

    Parents praise First Christian Church Childcare Center for its welcoming Christian community and compassionate pastoral leadership. Reviews highlight the church's spiritual support, friendly atmosphere, and genuine care for families. The facility is noted for creating a warm, faith-based environment.

    Welcoming communitycompassionate pastoral leadershipChristian fellowshipspiritual support

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Poteau

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Poteau, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.5avg rating
5 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
2 daycares

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Poteau zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
749538
4
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Poteau (17–173 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Poteau based on parent reviews

First Christian Church Childcare Center

4.5(5)

208 N. Witte, Poteau, OK

Parents praise First Christian Church Childcare Center for its welcoming Christian community and compassionate pastoral leadership. Reviews highlight the church's spiritual support, friendly atmosphere, and genuine care for families. The facility is noted for creating a warm, faith-based environment.

Welcoming communitycompassionate pastoral leadershipChristian fellowship

Mighty Munchkins Child Care Center

3.5(1)

401 N. Church, Poteau, OK

One parent reports being abruptly dismissed from Mighty Munchkins because their child did not nap long enough, citing a lack of professional communication and flexibility. The reviewer contrasts this experience with a new provider that successfully accommodates the child's schedule.

None mentioned

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Daycare types in Poteau

Child Daycare & Preschools 5Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Poteau, Oklahoma

There are 8 daycare centers in Poteau, Oklahoma. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Poteau have an average rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.5 stars. Our analysis covers 10 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Poteau, 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 Poteau

Showing 8 results

First Christian Church Childcare Center
Church Daycare
4.5

Parents praise First Christian Church Childcare Center for its welcoming Christian community and compassionate pastoral leadership. Reviews highlight the church's spiritual support, friendly atmosphere, and genuine care for families. The facility is noted for creating a warm, faith-based environment.

Welcoming communitycompassionate pastoral leadershipChristian fellowship
Address
208 N. Witte, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 413-3067
Mighty Munchkins Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

One parent reports being abruptly dismissed from Mighty Munchkins because their child did not nap long enough, citing a lack of professional communication and flexibility. The reviewer contrasts this experience with a new provider that successfully accommodates the child's schedule.

None mentioned
Address
401 N. Church, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 564-2207
Casc Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
1507 S. Mckenna, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 647-1258
Choctaw Nation Headstart
Headstart Programs
Address
1507 S. Mckenna, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 647-8500
Millennium Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent praising the environment for younger children while multiple others strongly advise against enrollment due to severe safety and staffing concerns. Critics report instances of physical injury, non-compliance with state regulations, and a lack of accountability regarding incident reporting and staff conduct.

Suitable for younger children
Address
1212 Reynolds Ave, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 649-0172
Seedlings Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
23980 Kerr Mansion Rd, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 649-3905
Footsteps Of Grace Day Care LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2509 Witteville Dr, Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 649-0171
Poteau Pre-K Site 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
407 Hughes Dr., Poteau, OK
Phone
(918) 647-7785

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 all daycares in Poteau, Oklahoma. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Poteau have an average Google rating of 4 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Poteau, 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
Poteau offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 5 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 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 Poteau for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Poteau 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.