38 Child Daycare & Preschools in Lawton, Oklahoma
Browse all 38 child daycare & preschools in Lawton, Oklahoma. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lawton
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.
- 1Lil Caterpillars LLC4.64 score5(9)
803 Sw A Ave., Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Lil Caterpillars LLC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development focus, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple families with multiple children and military families moving between states have used and highly recommended the center.
Caring and attentive staffchild development and school preparationchildren excited to attendarts and crafts activities - 2Might Technology And Learning Child Care Center4.64 score4.8(20)
714 Sw 45th Street, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children
Parents consistently praise MIGHT Technology and Learning Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. The center offers structured curriculum-based learning, multiple activities, excellent communication with parents, and creates a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend.
Caring and knowledgeable staffschool curriculum-based learningclean facilitydaily communication via HiMama app with photos and updates - 3Smart Start # 54.59 score4.8(14)
1310 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children
SMART START #5 in Lawton receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for dedicated staff members like Ms. Amanda, Ms. Nash, and Ms. Jessica who provide excellent early education and nurturing care. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and benefit from strong teacher-child relationships. One long-term parent noted excellent educational outcomes but expressed concern about inflexible payment policies that lack accommodation for established families facing temporary hardships.
Dedicated and caring staffstrong early education and school preparationwarm and nurturing environmentexcellent communication with parents - 4Children Of Joy Learning Academy4.48 score4.7(11)
1305 Nw 73rd Street, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Children of Joy Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents consistently highlight the facility's educational quality, professional staff, security measures, cleanliness, and daily photo/activity updates via their app. Multiple reviewers noted they tried several other daycares before choosing this one and found it significantly superior.
Educational curriculum with ASL instructioninteractive classroomsprofessional and caring staffstrong security protocols - 5Kae Dee Day Care Center4.45 score4.9(5)
2206 Sw E Ave, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Parents consistently praise KAE DEE DAY CARE CENTER for providing exceptional care and education across multiple generations. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to teach academic skills, physical activities like swimming and biking, and character development while making families feel valued.
Educational advancementskilled instruction in academic and physical skillsfamily atmospherelong-term positive impact - 6Rising Stars Childcare4.42 score4.6(12)
5525 Nw Cache Rd., Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Rising Stars Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents for professional, caring staff and flexible hours. Parents report children are happy, learning well, and developing significantly during their time there. The facility is described as clean, organized, and reasonably priced compared to other Lawton area daycares.
Professional and welcoming staffflexible hours (6:30am-10pm)clean facilityreasonable pricing - 7Magical Playhouse Childcare4.4 score4.5(20)
1407 W. Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Parents consistently praise Magical Playhouse for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted as clean and well-organized with strong focus on child development, learning, and communication with parents. Children reportedly love attending and show academic success after leaving.
Attentive and caring staffclean and safe facilityexcellent parent communicationchild development focus - 8Childrens Corner Fumc4.35 score4.6(7)
2602 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Children's Corner FUMC is a Christian-based preschool in Lawton with consistently high satisfaction among most parents, who praise the loving staff, small class sizes, and quality curriculum. However, one parent reported significant concerns about hygiene practices and unethical billing practices including unexpected mid-contract rate increases.
Loving and encouraging staffsmall class sizesage-appropriate curriculumChristian-based education - 9Creative Moments Daycare4.27 score4.4(10)
1421 Nw 67th Street, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Creative Moments Daycare in Lawton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 8 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental activities. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about fee increases after registration and inflexible enrollment policies.
Caring and attentive teacherssafe and secure environmentencourages healthy eating habitscreative and educational activities - 10Lawton Ymca School Age4.24 score4.3(20)
5 Sw 5th, Lawton, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children
Lawton YMCA School Age receives consistently high praise from members across multiple service areas. Parents and patrons highlight excellent facilities, cleanliness, knowledgeable staff, and comprehensive amenities. The center is noted as family-friendly with affordable membership rates and quality childcare staff.
Clean and well-maintained facilitiesspacious layoutexcellent staff and instructorsquality childcare employees
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lawton based on parent reviews
Lil Caterpillars LLC
803 Sw A Ave., Lawton, OK
Lil Caterpillars LLC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development focus, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple families with multiple children and military families moving between states have used and highly recommended the center.
Might Technology And Learning Child Care Center
714 Sw 45th Street, Lawton, OK
Parents consistently praise MIGHT Technology and Learning Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. The center offers structured curriculum-based learning, multiple activities, excellent communication with parents, and creates a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend.
Smart Start # 5
1310 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK
SMART START #5 in Lawton receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for dedicated staff members like Ms. Amanda, Ms. Nash, and Ms. Jessica who provide excellent early education and nurturing care. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and benefit from strong teacher-child relationships. One long-term parent noted excellent educational outcomes but expressed concern about inflexible payment policies that lack accommodation for established families facing temporary hardships.
Children Of Joy Learning Academy
1305 Nw 73rd Street, Lawton, OK
Children of Joy Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents consistently highlight the facility's educational quality, professional staff, security measures, cleanliness, and daily photo/activity updates via their app. Multiple reviewers noted they tried several other daycares before choosing this one and found it significantly superior.
Kae Dee Day Care Center
2206 Sw E Ave, Lawton, OK
Parents consistently praise KAE DEE DAY CARE CENTER for providing exceptional care and education across multiple generations. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to teach academic skills, physical activities like swimming and biking, and character development while making families feel valued.
Rising Stars Childcare
5525 Nw Cache Rd., Lawton, OK
Rising Stars Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents for professional, caring staff and flexible hours. Parents report children are happy, learning well, and developing significantly during their time there. The facility is described as clean, organized, and reasonably priced compared to other Lawton area daycares.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lawton, Oklahoma
There are 38 child daycare & preschools in Lawton, Oklahoma, making up 88% of the 43 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 Lawton, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Lawton
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- Address
- 1913 W Gore, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 248-4244
- Address
- 6935 W Gore, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 536-1631
Lil Caterpillars LLC receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents highlight the caring staff, child development focus, and children's enthusiasm about attending. Multiple families with multiple children and military families moving between states have used and highly recommended the center.
- Address
- 803 Sw A Ave., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 585-1446
Parents consistently praise KAE DEE DAY CARE CENTER for providing exceptional care and education across multiple generations. Reviewers highlight the center's ability to teach academic skills, physical activities like swimming and biking, and character development while making families feel valued.
- Address
- 2206 Sw E Ave, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 357-7753
- Address
- 2003 Nw Lincoln, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 355-4333
Parents consistently praise MIGHT Technology and Learning Child Care Center as an exceptional facility with caring, attentive staff who genuinely invest in children's development. The center offers structured curriculum-based learning, multiple activities, excellent communication with parents, and creates a welcoming environment that makes children eager to attend.
- Address
- 714 Sw 45th Street, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 595-4808
SMART START #5 in Lawton receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for dedicated staff members like Ms. Amanda, Ms. Nash, and Ms. Jessica who provide excellent early education and nurturing care. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and benefit from strong teacher-child relationships. One long-term parent noted excellent educational outcomes but expressed concern about inflexible payment policies that lack accommodation for established families facing temporary hardships.
- Address
- 1310 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 248-7788
Children of Joy Learning Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise it as the best daycare in Lawton. Parents consistently highlight the facility's educational quality, professional staff, security measures, cleanliness, and daily photo/activity updates via their app. Multiple reviewers noted they tried several other daycares before choosing this one and found it significantly superior.
- Address
- 1305 Nw 73rd Street, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 536-4331
- Address
- 4460 Sw Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 699-7000
Rising Stars Childcare receives consistently high praise from parents for professional, caring staff and flexible hours. Parents report children are happy, learning well, and developing significantly during their time there. The facility is described as clean, organized, and reasonably priced compared to other Lawton area daycares.
- Address
- 5525 Nw Cache Rd., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 699-3998
Children's Corner FUMC is a Christian-based preschool in Lawton with consistently high satisfaction among most parents, who praise the loving staff, small class sizes, and quality curriculum. However, one parent reported significant concerns about hygiene practices and unethical billing practices including unexpected mid-contract rate increases.
- Address
- 2602 Nw Ferris, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 355-5355
- Address
- 712 Sw E Avenue, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 355-4320
Parents consistently praise Magical Playhouse for its warm, caring staff who treat children like family. The facility is noted as clean and well-organized with strong focus on child development, learning, and communication with parents. Children reportedly love attending and show academic success after leaving.
- Address
- 1407 W. Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 353-2800
Creative Moments Daycare in Lawton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with 8 out of 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the caring teachers, safe environment, and developmental activities. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about fee increases after registration and inflexible enrollment policies.
- Address
- 1421 Nw 67th Street, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 536-7288
- Address
- 501 Nw Woodridge Dr, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 354-9865
Lawton YMCA School Age receives consistently high praise from members across multiple service areas. Parents and patrons highlight excellent facilities, cleanliness, knowledgeable staff, and comprehensive amenities. The center is noted as family-friendly with affordable membership rates and quality childcare staff.
- Address
- 5 Sw 5th, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 355-9622
Smart Start #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with parents praising the friendly, well-trained staff and welcoming environment. Children are reported to be happy and well-cared for. One parent reported serious concerns about lost items, inadequate hygiene practices, illness exposure, and unresponsive management.
- Address
- 30 Ne 20th Street, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 355-3924
Jack and Jill Day Care Center in Lawton, Oklahoma receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, family-oriented staff, long-term trust built over years, and affordable pricing with military discounts. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and develop strong bonds with teachers.
- Address
- 1905 Nw Smith Ave, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 353-1988
Holy Cross Learning Center receives mixed reviews. While some parents praise the friendly, family-like atmosphere and Christian environment, other parents report serious concerns about unprofessional director behavior, inadequate supervision, safety issues, and unresponsive staff to parental concerns.
- Address
- 2105 Nw 38th, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 357-9005
- Address
- 2101 Nw Sheridan, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 581-1308
ABC Learning Center receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviewers praise caring staff, good communication, and happy children, while negative reviewers report harsh discipline, staff disrespect, and safety concerns.
- Address
- 1116 Ferris, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 357-4540
Kids & Kompany Family Childcare receives polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise Mrs. Deborah's leadership, care, and dedication, along with her staff's professionalism and warmth. Negative reviewers report poor facility conditions, inadequate child care practices, and unprofessional owner behavior.
- Address
- 1701 N.W. Sheridan Road, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 591-0344
SMART START #6 receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from some parents about caring staff and child development, but serious safety and management concerns from others. Multiple parents reported incidents including inadequate supervision, physical altercations between children, staff yelling at children, and a child being locked in a bathroom. The facility appears to have inconsistent quality and staff performance.
- Address
- 5402 Nw Kinyon, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 595-7063
- Address
- 1006 Sw D Ave., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 248-4105
- Address
- 2402 Sw E Avenue, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 248-0474
- Address
- 3217 E Gore Blvd, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 248-8950
Nana's Little Stars Childcare has highly polarized reviews with parents either giving 5-star ratings praising the staff's caring nature and professionalism, or 1-star ratings citing serious concerns about child safety and hygiene. Positive reviewers report long-term satisfaction and trust in the facility, while negative reviewers describe neglect, unprofessional ownership, poor conditions, and security issues.
- Address
- 6401 W. Gore Boulevard, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 531-5193
- Address
- 2108 Nw Fort Sill Blvd., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 280-4184
- Address
- 2202 Terrace Hills Boulevard, Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 699-3860
- Address
- 216 Se J Ave., Lawton, OK
- Phone
- (580) 250-1561
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- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Oklahoma)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
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