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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Ponca City, OK

Compare 9 child daycare & preschools in Ponca City. Average rating: 4.3/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ponca City, Oklahoma at a glance

Programs
9
Avg rating
4.3/5
Parent reviews
38
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Ponca City has 9 licensed child daycare & preschools with 38 parent reviews averaging 4.3/5.The largest concentration is in 74601 with 8 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ponca 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
    Pioneer Tech Center Children'S Lab
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    2101 North Ash, Ponca City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Pioneer Tech Center Children's Lab in Ponca City receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and visitors highlight excellent instructors, clean facilities, affordable dining options, and helpful support services including a business center. The facility is described as a valuable resource for the community.

    High-quality instruction and instructorsclean and comfortable facilitiesaffordable lunch optionshelpful staff
  2. 2
    Pca Kids Academy
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    2313 E. Prospect Avenue, Ponca City, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children

    This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, kind community, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight activities, community involvement, and special programs like fishing trips for boys from single-parent homes.

    Welcoming and loving atmospherekind and genuine peoplechildren's activitiescommunity involvement

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Ponca City

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ponca City, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.52avg rating
9 daycares · 6 rated

Headstart Programs

3avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ponca City zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
746018
4.25
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ponca City (21–110 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Ponca City based on parent reviews

Pioneer Tech Center Children'S Lab

4.8(14)

2101 North Ash, Ponca City, OK

Pioneer Tech Center Children's Lab in Ponca City receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and visitors highlight excellent instructors, clean facilities, affordable dining options, and helpful support services including a business center. The facility is described as a valuable resource for the community.

High-quality instruction and instructorsclean and comfortable facilitiesaffordable lunch options

Pca Kids Academy

4.6(20)

2313 E. Prospect Avenue, Ponca City, OK

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, kind community, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight activities, community involvement, and special programs like fishing trips for boys from single-parent homes.

Welcoming and loving atmospherekind and genuine peoplechildren's activities

Child Development Center

4(1)

702 E. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK

One parent reported a frustrating waitlist experience where the center failed to communicate the outcome of a potential opening. The reviewer noted that a promised notification within two days never materialized, leaving the family without a clear answer.

Building Blocks Learning Center

5

1519 N. Union, Ponca City, OK

St. Mary'S School Ccc

5

602 E. Ponca Ave., Ponca City, OK

Building Blocks Learning Center II

3.7(1)

1304 Princeton Ave, Ponca City, OK

One parent highlights a positive experience, noting that their son loves the center and appreciates the convenience of a one-stop drop for school-aged children. The reviewer also mentions that returning to this facility after a brief absence resulted in a noticeable improvement in their child's well-being.

Child enjoys the environmentconvenient one-stop drop for school-aged kidspositive change in child's demeanor upon return

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Daycare types in Ponca City

Child Daycare & Preschools 9Headstart Programs 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Ponca City, Oklahoma

There are 9 child daycare & preschools in Ponca City, Oklahoma, making up 90% of the 10 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 Ponca City have an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 57% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.52 stars. Our analysis covers 38 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ponca 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 Ponca City

Showing 9 results

Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
1519 N. Union, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 765-9939
St. Mary'S School Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
602 E. Ponca Ave., Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 762-0175
Pioneer Tech Center Children'S Lab
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Pioneer Tech Center Children's Lab in Ponca City receives consistently high praise across all reviews. Parents and visitors highlight excellent instructors, clean facilities, affordable dining options, and helpful support services including a business center. The facility is described as a valuable resource for the community.

High-quality instruction and instructorsclean and comfortable facilitiesaffordable lunch options
Address
2101 North Ash, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 718-4268
Pca Kids Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

This facility appears to be a church rather than a daycare center. All 10 reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, kind community, and spiritual environment. Parents highlight activities, community involvement, and special programs like fishing trips for boys from single-parent homes.

Welcoming and loving atmospherekind and genuine peoplechildren's activities
Address
2313 E. Prospect Avenue, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 762-2401
Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent reported a frustrating waitlist experience where the center failed to communicate the outcome of a potential opening. The reviewer noted that a promised notification within two days never materialized, leaving the family without a clear answer.

Address
702 E. Grand Ave, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 765-7532
Building Blocks Learning Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights a positive experience, noting that their son loves the center and appreciates the convenience of a one-stop drop for school-aged children. The reviewer also mentions that returning to this facility after a brief absence resulted in a noticeable improvement in their child's well-being.

Child enjoys the environmentconvenient one-stop drop for school-aged kidspositive change in child's demeanor upon return
Address
1304 Princeton Ave, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 762-8800
First Lutheran School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1104 N 4th, Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 762-4243
Kim Waller'S Nursery And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1700 Hathaway St., Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 765-0779
Ponca Tribal Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
20 White Eagle Dr., Ponca City, OK
Phone
(580) 762-7927

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 child daycare & preschools daycares in Ponca City, Oklahoma, out of 10 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 Ponca City have an average Google rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 57% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ponca 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
Ponca City offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 9 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 Ponca City for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ponca 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.