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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oklahoma City, OK

Compare 201 child daycare & preschools 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

Programs
201
Avg rating
4.18/5
Parent reviews
1,710
Top rated (4.5+)
69

Oklahoma City has 201 licensed child daycare & preschools 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.

  1. 1
    Tender Childcare LLC
    4.77 score
    5(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
  2. 2
    The Launching Pad
    4.72 score
    5(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
  3. 3
    Shartel Church Of God
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  4. 4
    Primrose School Of Nw Okc
    4.72 score
    4.9(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
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6
    Warm World School
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  7. 7
    Special Care INC.
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  8. 8
    Reaching Our City INC
    4.64 score
    4.8(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
  9. 9

    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
  10. 10

    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

4.5 - 5.0
69
4.0 - 4.4
43
3.0 - 3.9
33
Below 3
13

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 1,710 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
34
2Safe environment
18
3Caring and attentive staff
15
4Children enjoy attending
11
5Welcoming environment
10
6Caring and loving staff
10
7Clean and well-maintained facility
7
8Children excited to attend
7

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oklahoma City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
731176
4.78
6
7311412
4.51
5
731627
4.5
2
7313211
4.47
4
731057
4.42
2
7311210
4.37
4
731099
4.37
4
7313512
4.34
4
7317013
4.28
2
731209
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

5(17)

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.

Clean and well-maintained facilitybeautiful interior and exterior designcaring and patient staff

The Launching Pad

5(13)

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.

Caring and attentive stafflow staff turnoverstrong leadership and director involvement

Primrose School Of Nw Okc

4.9(20)

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.

Loving and caring staffpersonal attention to each childstrong leadership

First Christian Presch Mdo

5(10)

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.

Welcoming and friendly stafffree breakfast programcommunity involvement

Warm World School

4.8(20)

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.

Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong facility

Special Care INC.

4.8(20)

12201 N. Western, Oklahoma City, OK

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 attention

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Oklahoma City offers a robust selection of 201 childcare and preschool facilities for families to explore. Parents frequently highlight clean environments, safety, and attentive staff as the defining features of these centers. For those seeking top-tier options, the 73116 zip code stands out with an impressive average rating of 5/5 across its three local facilities.

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 Child Daycare & Preschools in Oklahoma City

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Wonderland Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Wonderland CDC receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise the facility's disciplinary approach, academic preparation, and long-term family loyalty, while negative reviews cite director rudeness, staff hostility, rough handling of children, and inflexible drop-off policies.

Old-school discipline approachstrong academic preparation (readingwriting
Address
2029 W Hefner Rd, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 752-7952
Trina'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Trina's Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's caring approach, educational quality, and children's developmental progress across all age groups. One negative review cites communication issues, record-keeping problems, and concerns about the owner's defensive and unprofessional responses to parent concerns.

Caring and supportive staffstrong educational curriculumchildren's speech and cognitive development
Address
209 Sw 89th, Suite A, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 609-2332
Early Learners Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

One parent highlights a welcoming teacher and a friendly, inviting environment that supports their child's development, while another reviewer reports a negative experience involving staff members using phones and ignoring children. The few reviews so far mention both satisfaction with the curriculum and safety, as well as concerns about staff attentiveness and professionalism.

welcoming teacherfriendly and inviting environmentgood curriculum
Address
2411 N Bryant Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 702-8677
Wovenlife Child Development Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

WovenLife Child Development Program receives highly polarized reviews, with strong praise from families of children with special needs who appreciate the inclusive environment and onsite therapy services, but significant complaints about communication failures, staffing issues, and unprofessional handling of enrollment and behavioral incidents.

Inclusive and supportive environment for children with autismADHDand other developmental differences
Address
701 N E 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 239-2525
Beulah'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a negative experience with staff communication, describing a phone interaction where the answerer was rude, claimed to be busy, and yelled at the caller for asking about availability. The reviewer states they would not want their children around that individual.

Address
908 Nw 23rd, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 235-5064
Rainbow Connection Child Care And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights that the center is engaging for their grandchild, noting significant learning progress and enjoyment of social interactions with peers. Conversely, another reviewer criticizes the business for being unresponsive to phone calls, describing the lack of communication as highly unprofessional.

engaging activitieseducational progresssocialization with peers
Address
231 Sw 59th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 227-6367
Accelerated Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a severe safety incident involving the director driving a bus with only one child on board, which they describe as a nightmare. Another reviewer gives a positive rating, stating the center is definitely five-star quality.

Positive experience reported by one parent
Address
4800 Se 44th Street, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 672-6646
Beyond Learning Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Feedback for this center is mixed, with one parent highlighting positive behavioral improvements in their child due to strong communication with staff, while another expresses severe distrust following incidents of unreported injuries and hostile management responses. The few reviews mention both successful engagement with specific teachers and serious concerns regarding safety protocols and staff conduct.

Good communication with teacherspositive behavioral changes in childrenrespectful interactions with specific staff members
Address
817 Sw 89th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 601-0457
Dreamland
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent describes the facility as awesome, while others report serious concerns including unprofessional staff, improper bathroom supervision, and failure to file incident reports. Additional feedback cites a lack of proper notice for termination and allegations of physical mistreatment and neglect by employees.

awesome
Address
3124 S Penn, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 606-4413
Wee Kids Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Wee Kids Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant concerns outweighing positive feedback. While one parent praised the staff's friendliness and their children's happiness, multiple parents reported serious issues including inadequate supervision, health and safety concerns, harsh discipline practices, poor communication, and unexplained child dismissals.

Friendly and sweet staffschool-age transportation assistancechildren report enjoying their day
Address
1510 N Klein, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 225-1235
Ms. Chell'S Playhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7
Address
2008 Ne Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 427-9236
Kids Usa #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent reports that their children returned home with bruises and bite marks while attending this center, noting that staff dismissed these injuries and failed to address the concerns despite multiple complaints. Another review alleges severe safety failures, including a lost child incident involving police, unauthorized visitors in classrooms, poor facility maintenance, and questionable staffing practices involving the director's relatives.

None mentioned
Address
7916 S Western, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 631-9689
Learn And Play Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting kind staff, fresh meals, and safe supervision, while others describe the environment as unprofessional and the staff as rude or dismissive. Critics express strong concerns about the owner's handling of custody issues, lack of accountability, and overall unsuitability for childcare.

kind and funny stafffresh fooddinner service
Address
436 N W 30th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 557-2533
Putnam City Smart Start
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

Feedback for Putnam City Smart Start is mixed, with one parent describing it as a great place while another reports receiving moldy food. The center has received only a small number of reviews so far.

Great place
Address
5604 Nw 41st, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 491-7626
Mimis Garden Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

Mimi's Garden has received mixed reviews with stark contrasts between experiences. Three parents praised the facility for good learning outcomes and teacher quality, but eight parents reported serious concerns including harsh discipline practices, safety issues, language barriers, inadequate supervision, and reckless van driving.

Children learn quicklyteachers provide individual attention to babiesstrict discipline appreciated by some parents
Address
4520 Sw 33rd, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 685-2122
Create&Play Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

CREATE&PLAY LEARNING CENTER II receives mixed reviews with significant safety concerns raised by multiple parents. While some parents praise the staff's kindness and after-school care services, serious allegations include child injuries, inappropriate discipline, unsafe driving practices, and staff conduct issues. The facility owner is reported as unresponsive to concerns.

Staff described as helpful and kindafter-school pickup and meal service providedchildren le
Address
3600 S. May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 681-9900
Little Hearts Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Little Hearts Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with significant quality concerns. Positive reviews praise the owners and staff engagement, while negative reviews cite hygiene issues, unprofessional staff behavior, safety incidents including child-on-child inappropriate contact, transportation problems, and negligent supervision.

Caring ownershands-on staffeducational focus
Address
3921 Nw 10th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 948-4028
Camelot Child Development - Quail Pointe
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3
Address
13925 Quail Pointe Dr., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 254-5220
Children'S Choice Oklahoma Corporation 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

One parent describes the facility as 'very unacceptable' and 'pathetic,' alleging severe abuse and questioning how staff can help children while harming them. A second review labels the staff as 'disgusting individuals' and claims they physically beat foster children.

Address
6100 North Francis, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 935-5437
Golden Bears Academy And Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.8

Golden Bears Academy receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and operations. While some parents praise the staff, school transportation, and welcoming atmosphere, multiple reviewers report serious issues with the owner's unprofessional behavior, inadequate child supervision, and security vulnerabilities.

Black-owned businessschool pickup and drop-off servicescaring staff members
Address
1700 N. Jordan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 601-7447
Transformation Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
1

One parent reports that the center lacks a proper curriculum and fails to accommodate typical toddler behavior, resulting in frequent early pickups. The reviewer also notes high staff turnover and unsafe conditions, such as being barred from rooms for illness prevention, which ultimately caused their child to become afraid of attending.

Initial positive impression of the owner
Address
4213 Nw 23rd St., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 947-8521
Falcon'S Landing
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11800 Southwood Drive, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 735-4187
St John Christian Heritage
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5700 N Kelley, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 478-8607
Children'S Journey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3201 N. Macarthur, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 782-0212
Forever Young Child Development Center And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1300 W. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 843-9172
Kidz Biz INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
945 Ne 21st, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 604-5927
Child Time Penn
Child Daycare & Preschools

Child Time Penn receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, attentive teachers, and safe environment for their children. However, a small number of parents reported cleanliness concerns, unprofessional director behavior, and dissatisfaction with food and staff quality.

caring and wonderful staffresponsive teacherschildren feel safe and happy
Address
11624 N Penn, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 751-6930
T.J.S Touch Of Joy Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents describe this facility as the best daycare in OKC, highlighting the loving and welcoming nature of the owner and staff, with specific mentions of employees like Ma Felicia and Ma Ronekia. While one review includes unclear text, others express strong satisfaction and eagerness to return. No specific negative aspects regarding care or operations are identified in the available feedback.

loving staffwelcoming environmentspecific staff members (Ma Felicia
Address
2808 Ne 23rd, Ste B, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 427-4422
Lcsi - Parkview
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5701 Mackleman Drive, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 672-5655
Ymca School Age Summer Camp
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1 Nw 4th, Oklahoma City, OK
Phone
(405) 297-7705

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Frequently asked questions

There are 201 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, out of 226 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Oklahoma City have an average Google rating of 4.18 out of 5 across 158 rated facilities. About 44% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oklahoma City, 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
Oklahoma City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 201 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 13 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 2 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 Oklahoma City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oklahoma City 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.
The 73116 zip code is the best-rated area, maintaining an average score of 5/5 across its three listed facilities.
Out of 201 total facilities, 141 have been rated on Google, contributing to the 1555 parent reviews analyzed for this directory.
Review analysis shows that parents consistently prioritize clean facilities, safe environments, and caring, attentive staff when selecting a provider.