How do I choose the right daycare in Ardmore?

When choosing a daycare in Ardmore, 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

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ardmore, Oklahoma (10 Results)

Q: What types of daycare are available in Ardmore?

Ardmore offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities Headstart Programs — 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.

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Oklahoma?

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 Ardmore for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ardmore

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.

Hickory Creek Child Center INC

4.43 score

4.6(13)

1408 4th St Nw, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

Hickory Creek Child Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian-based environment, and educational quality. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and benefit from engaging activities and a clean facility. The center is known for treating children with family-like care and maintaining strong parent involvement.

Caring and dedicated staffChristian-based curriculumeducational activities and academic preparationclean facility

Playskool Child Care

4.23 score

4.4(7)

1508 8th Nw, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

Playskool Child Care in Ardmore receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly staff, flexible policies, and happy children. However, a few parents reported enrollment issues and concerns about the facility keeping commitments.

friendly and caring staffflexible with parentschildren are happy and excited to attendgood learning environment

Gloria Ainsworth Child Care And Learning Center INC.

3.84 score

3.7(6)

502 G St Ne, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 255 children

Gloria Ainsworth receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight strong educational programs, activities, field trips, responsive staff, and success with children including those with disabilities. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding transportation procedures, unauthorized stops during bus routes, and inadequate response to parental complaints.

Educational curriculumchildren learn ABCs and numbersvaried activities and field tripsdaily

Kid Zone Day Care Center

3.21 score

2.9(13)

2201 4th N.W., Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

Kid Zone Day Care Center in Ardmore, Oklahoma has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff and positive experiences with their children, but several parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and potential safety hazards.

Loving and caring staffindividualized attention to children's developmenthelpful and resourceful teachersgood rapport between children and teachers

Little Angels Child Development Center

2.72 score

2.3(15)

903 Myall Road, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Little Angels Child Development Center has extremely polarized reviews. A small number of parents report satisfaction with summer activities and teaching quality, while a significantly larger group describe serious safety concerns, neglect, inappropriate staff behavior, and lack of supervision that have caused lasting trauma to their children.

Owner is caring and tries hardsummer activitiesteaching qualitylong-term enrollment by some families

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ardmore, Oklahoma

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Ardmore, Oklahoma, making up 91% of the 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ardmore, Oklahoma, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Ardmore, 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

Ardmore offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 facilities
Headstart Programs — 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 Ardmore for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Ardmore 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.

10 Child Daycare & Preschools in Ardmore, Oklahoma

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ardmore

Top Rated

Hickory Creek Child Center INC

Playskool Child Care

First Touch Learning Center

Ardmore Day Nursery INC.

Gloria Ainsworth Child Care And Learning Center INC.

Kid Zone Day Care Center

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Daycare types in Ardmore