
Compare 39 child daycare & preschools in Norman. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Norman has 39 licensed child daycare & preschools with 585 parent reviews averaging 4.4/5.20 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 57% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 73072 (avg 4.49 stars), while 73069 has the largest selection (20 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
320 W Daws St, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Carol's House is a highly regarded home-based daycare in Norman run by Noah and Kate, serving children ages 2-5. Parents consistently praise the nurturing, loving environment that balances play-based learning with developmental appropriateness. Multiple families report transformative experiences and describe it as a 'home away from home' that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.
3001 S. Berry Rd., Ste. B, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Around the World Bilingual Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the center as a family-like environment that nurtures children academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the bilingual curriculum, cleanliness, safety, and genuine care from staff as standout features. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and traveled significant distances to attend, indicating strong satisfaction and loyalty.
220 So. Webster Ave., Norman, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children
First Christian Church-MDO in Norman receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviews highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, safe playground, and quality Mother's Day Out program. The church is noted for being inclusive, kind, and actively engaged in community service.
419 S. University, Norman, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 65 children
McFarlin Methodist Children's Day Out is a religious facility in Norman, Oklahoma with a 4.7/5 Google rating. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, helpful staff, and community services. Most reviews focus on the church's food pantry, assistance programs, and worship services rather than the daycare specifically.
211 W. Comanche, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Parents praise FBC-Norman Child Care Program as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility with excellent staff and a strong community focus. Reviews highlight the clean environment, diverse activities for all ages, and friendly atmosphere. The program is noted for community involvement and support services.
2601 24th Ave. Se, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for CrossPointe Church rather than the Early Learning Center. Based on available information, CrossPointe Early Learning Center is a church-based daycare in Norman, Oklahoma with a 4.7/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.
6450 36th Ave Nw, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
These reviews do not contain information about the daycare center. All reviews discuss a church (Quest Church/Harvest Church) and its services, pastors, and worship experience rather than the daycare program at Quest Kids.
2605 E. Lindsey, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 34 children
Just 4 Kids receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Current parents appreciate that their children are well-cared for, while former attendees recall fair treatment, engaging activities, and staff who went above and beyond to support all children.
3939 Tecumseh, Norman, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
These reviews appear to be for St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Norman, Oklahoma, not a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming parish community, beautiful church building, traditional mass services, and caring priest Fr. Fuller.
1000 168th, Norman, OK · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 19 children
Little Axe Head Start in Norman receives consistently high ratings (all 5/5 stars) with parents praising the facility, staff, and community resources. Reviews highlight the clean facilities, helpful staff (particularly Pam Sharp), and the center's role as a community hub offering library services, programs, and amenities for families.
Based on 35 daycares with Google ratings in Norman
Top qualities mentioned across 585 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Norman, based on parent reviews
Norman zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73072 | 10 | 4.49 | 5 | |
| 73071 | 13 | 4.34 | 3 | |
| 73069 | 20 | 4.34 | 10 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Norman (15–180 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
15
Large
76–150 children
20
Very Large
150+ children
3
Highest rated daycares in Norman based on parent reviews
320 W Daws St, Norman, OK
Carol's House is a highly regarded home-based daycare in Norman run by Noah and Kate, serving children ages 2-5. Parents consistently praise the nurturing, loving environment that balances play-based learning with developmental appropriateness. Multiple families report transformative experiences and describe it as a 'home away from home' that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.
3001 S. Berry Rd., Ste. B, Norman, OK
Around the World Bilingual Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the center as a family-like environment that nurtures children academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the bilingual curriculum, cleanliness, safety, and genuine care from staff as standout features. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and traveled significant distances to attend, indicating strong satisfaction and loyalty.
211 W. Comanche, Norman, OK
Parents praise FBC-Norman Child Care Program as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility with excellent staff and a strong community focus. Reviews highlight the clean environment, diverse activities for all ages, and friendly atmosphere. The program is noted for community involvement and support services.
2601 24th Ave. Se, Norman, OK
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for CrossPointe Church rather than the Early Learning Center. Based on available information, CrossPointe Early Learning Center is a church-based daycare in Norman, Oklahoma with a 4.7/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.
6450 36th Ave Nw, Norman, OK
These reviews do not contain information about the daycare center. All reviews discuss a church (Quest Church/Harvest Church) and its services, pastors, and worship experience rather than the daycare program at Quest Kids.
2605 E. Lindsey, Norman, OK
Just 4 Kids receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Current parents appreciate that their children are well-cared for, while former attendees recall fair treatment, engaging activities, and staff who went above and beyond to support all children.
There are 39 child daycare & preschools in Norman, Oklahoma, making up 85% of the 46 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.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Norman have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 35 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.75 stars. Our analysis covers 585 parent reviews. Parents in Norman most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and loving staff.
When choosing a daycare in Norman, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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One parent describes Pumpkin Shell School as a nurturing environment where children thrive through educational activities and outdoor exploration. The reviewer highlights the staff's dedication and the positive impact on the children's mental, physical, and social development.
Just 4 Kids receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and dedicated staff. Current parents appreciate that their children are well-cared for, while former attendees recall fair treatment, engaging activities, and staff who went above and beyond to support all children.
One parent highlights the facility as a beautiful, friendly, and organized church with a supportive community structure. Another review specifically endorses the summer camp, noting high-quality staff and environment.
A single review notes that the center is currently open. This limited feedback does not provide insight into other aspects of the program.
Carol's House is a highly regarded home-based daycare in Norman run by Noah and Kate, serving children ages 2-5. Parents consistently praise the nurturing, loving environment that balances play-based learning with developmental appropriateness. Multiple families report transformative experiences and describe it as a 'home away from home' that prepares children academically and socially for kindergarten.
Parents describe Little Blessings Early Childhood Center as a clean, well-managed facility where staff treat children like family and provide a Christian environment. Reviewers highlight the teachers' kindness, patience, and proactive communication, noting that their children are happy and well-prepared for school. No specific negatives were mentioned in the feedback.
Around the World Bilingual Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the center as a family-like environment that nurtures children academically and emotionally. Parents highlight the bilingual curriculum, cleanliness, safety, and genuine care from staff as standout features. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and traveled significant distances to attend, indicating strong satisfaction and loyalty.
Parents praise FBC-Norman Child Care Program as a welcoming, Christ-centered facility with excellent staff and a strong community focus. Reviews highlight the clean environment, diverse activities for all ages, and friendly atmosphere. The program is noted for community involvement and support services.
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for CrossPointe Church rather than the Early Learning Center. Based on available information, CrossPointe Early Learning Center is a church-based daycare in Norman, Oklahoma with a 4.7/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews are present in the submitted data.
These reviews do not contain information about the daycare center. All reviews discuss a church (Quest Church/Harvest Church) and its services, pastors, and worship experience rather than the daycare program at Quest Kids.
These reviews appear to be for St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Norman, Oklahoma, not a daycare center. Parents praise the welcoming parish community, beautiful church building, traditional mass services, and caring priest Fr. Fuller.
Creative Kids Learning Center receives predominantly positive feedback, with parents praising the educational curriculum, caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental progress of their children. However, two negative reviews allege incidents of child neglect and unsafe parking lot behavior by staff.
A parent of a high school student highlights the program's support for pregnant teens and students with babies, while another grandparent praises the comfortable, home-like environment and dedicated staff. One review notes the location is a good fit for teens with children, though another comment confusingly refers to it as a 'nice store.'
One parent highlights the program's value for high school students who are parents, noting it allows them to attend school while receiving childcare. Another grandparent praises the comfortable, home-like setting and dedicated staff, though one review mistakenly refers to the location as a store.
These reviews appear to be for Trinity Baptist Church in Norman, not for HERE I GROW daycare center. The reviews praise the church's spiritual teachings, community fellowship, and welcoming congregation, but do not contain any information about daycare services or childcare quality.
Lifespring Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, patient staff and welcoming environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, well-cared for, and benefit from the curriculum and daily activities. The facility is noted as clean and secure with excellent communication between staff and families.
GO KIDS MDO AND CHILDCARE in Norman, Oklahoma receives consistently excellent feedback with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, warm staff, clean facility, responsive directors, and flexible scheduling. Children reportedly enjoy attending and benefit from various programs including summer camp and after-school care.
Building Blocks Child Development Center in Norman, Oklahoma receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with the majority praising the cleanliness, friendly staff, and their children's happiness. However, one parent expressed serious concerns about trust and quality of care.
Little Hands Day School receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, well-trained staff and director for treating children with genuine love and attention. Parents consistently highlight personalized daily updates, safe environments, educational focus, and flexible enrollment options that make them confident in their childcare choice.
Middle Earth Child Development Center in Norman, Oklahoma receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, clean environment, and positive changes under new management. Children are reported to be happy, thriving, and excited to attend daily.
Over the Rainbow Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, cleanliness, and welcoming environment. Most reviews highlight successful transitions for young children and daily communication with parents. One historical review describes poor supervision and safety concerns from when the reviewer attended as a child.
Gingerbread Nursery School receives exceptional praise from parents for its play-based, screen-free curriculum and highly dedicated teachers who foster independence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Parents consistently highlight the nurturing environment, large playground, and the school's philosophy of allowing children to problem-solve and develop confidence. The facility has a strong reputation in the Norman community with multi-generational families a
Our House Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and compassionate staff, clean facilities, and welcoming family-like environment. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.
Parents consistently praise Children's Discovery Center for its caring, professional staff who create a safe and clean environment. The facility is noted for individualized attention, educational activities, and willingness to accommodate special needs and parental requests. All reviewers recommend it highly and express long-term satisfaction with their children's development and happiness.
Bright Start Early Education #3 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff and director Brandi praised for attentive, caring service and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, feel welcomed, and thrive in this environment. One parent raised a safety concern about the fence perimeter.
First Step Academy Too receives five 5-star parent reviews praising the facility's cleanliness, director Jennifer's leadership, and staff's attentiveness to children's individual needs and development. Parents consistently recommend the daycare for its welcoming environment and quality care. One 1-star review from a neighbor criticizes the business location in a residential neighborhood rather than the daycare's operations.
Community After School Program receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's kindness and the program's activities. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about staff supervision, alleging staff were distracted by social media while children engaged in unsupervised behavior.
Parents consistently praise Kinderberry Academy as a family-oriented, locally-owned facility where children feel loved and safe. Staff members are described as caring, dedicated, and communicative, creating an environment where children are engaged in learning and activities. The center is noted for its strong relationships with families, many of whom return for multiple children over years.
These reviews are not for the daycare program but rather for the YMCA fitness facility overall. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming community atmosphere, professional staff, clean facilities, and diverse programs. The Norman YMCA appears to be valued as both a fitness center and social hub with long-term, loyal members.
Kid's Choice II is a therapy-based center (ABA and speech therapy) with highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise staff kindness, professionalism, and client progress, while negative reviews cite communication failures, safety concerns with restraint practices, and inadequate materials.
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