
Compare 125 child daycare & preschools in Tulsa. Average rating: 4.2/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Tulsa has 125 licensed child daycare & preschools with 961 parent reviews averaging 4.2/5.34 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 39% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 74136 (avg 4.79 stars), while 74133 has the largest selection (21 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.
6161 S Yale, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 140 children
Ave Maria Child Development Center in Tulsa receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight that children are engaged, happy, and developing well both educationally and socially. The center is noted for its communication app, flexible hours, and low staff turnover.
5710 E 61st, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Ave Maria Child Development Preschool Program in Tulsa receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and communication through daily updates via app. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.
5120 E 36 St, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
The Little Light House is a highly specialized, tuition-free center for children with special needs from birth through pre-school years. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, caring staff and comprehensive developmental therapy services offered to both children and families. The facility is recognized as exceptional for special needs education and support.
1710 E 17 St, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 312 children
SJMC CHAPMAN CLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, and ability to support children's development and transitions. Multiple families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and feel loved at the center.
6730 S Sheridan, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
Parents consistently praise Bethany Community School as a nurturing, warm, and welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. The facility is noted for its excellent outdoor play areas, dedicated staff, play-based learning approach, and strong parent-teacher communication. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and high satisfaction with the individualized attention their children receive.
10185 S. 85th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 200 children
Parents consistently praise Primrose of South Tulsa for its warm, caring environment and engaged staff who know children by name and genuinely invest in their growth. Children are excited to attend daily, and parents appreciate the excellent communication, small class sizes, balanced curriculum, and sense of security. Multiple families have been enrolled for 1-2+ years and express high satisfaction.
7917 E 51st St, Tulsa, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise PLAYTIME (The Hangout) for its caring and patient staff, clean facility, and affordable rates. Children show significant emotional growth and excitement about attending, with parents noting they feel comfortable and at ease leaving their children in their care. The center is particularly commended for accommodating children with special needs and behavioral challenges.
4821 S. 72nd E. Ave, Tulsa, OK · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
This facility appears to be a senior center rather than a daycare, with all reviewers praising the welcoming environment, diverse activities, and friendly staff. Members consistently highlight the social opportunities and variety of programming available.
2021 E 71 St, Tulsa, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 120 children
CSJCC Camp Shalom receives consistently high praise from parents and community members. Reviewers highlight excellent staff, well-maintained facilities, and diverse programming including fitness classes, aquatics, sports, arts, and cultural exhibits. The facility is described as clean, welcoming, and a valued community resource for families and members of all ages.
4901 S 177th E Ave., Tulsa, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 105 children
ABLAZE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, hands-on management, and safe learning environment. Parents highlight excellent communication, professional service, and fresh, open classrooms. The facility is highly recommended by families who have used their services.
Based on 87 daycares with Google ratings in Tulsa
Top qualities mentioned across 961 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Tulsa, based on parent reviews
Tulsa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 74136 | 12 | 4.79 | 6 | |
| 74104 | 8 | 4.67 | 3 | |
| 74133 | 21 | 4.6 | 5 | |
| 74134 | 6 | 4.34 | 2 | |
| 74146 | 6 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 74106 | 11 | 4.1 | 3 | |
| 74129 | 9 | 4.09 | 2 | |
| 74145 | 5 | 4.08 | 2 | |
| 74110 | 9 | 4.05 | 0 | |
| 74135 | 7 | 3.95 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Tulsa (10–439 children)
Small
up to 30 children
26
Medium
31–75 children
42
Large
76–150 children
64
Very Large
150+ children
23
Highest rated daycares in Tulsa based on parent reviews
6161 S Yale, Tulsa, OK
Ave Maria Child Development Center in Tulsa receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who consistently praise the caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Parents highlight that children are engaged, happy, and developing well both educationally and socially. The center is noted for its communication app, flexible hours, and low staff turnover.
5710 E 61st, Tulsa, OK
Ave Maria Child Development Preschool Program in Tulsa receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents. Parents consistently praise the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, educational curriculum, and communication through daily updates via app. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.
5120 E 36 St, Tulsa, OK
The Little Light House is a highly specialized, tuition-free center for children with special needs from birth through pre-school years. Parents consistently praise the dedicated, caring staff and comprehensive developmental therapy services offered to both children and families. The facility is recognized as exceptional for special needs education and support.
1710 E 17 St, Tulsa, OK
SJMC CHAPMAN CLC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and strong communication. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, safety, and ability to support children's development and transitions. Multiple families report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and feel loved at the center.
6730 S Sheridan, Tulsa, OK
Parents consistently praise Bethany Community School as a nurturing, warm, and welcoming environment where children thrive socially and academically. The facility is noted for its excellent outdoor play areas, dedicated staff, play-based learning approach, and strong parent-teacher communication. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and high satisfaction with the individualized attention their children receive.
10185 S. 85th E. Ave, Tulsa, OK
Parents consistently praise Primrose of South Tulsa for its warm, caring environment and engaged staff who know children by name and genuinely invest in their growth. Children are excited to attend daily, and parents appreciate the excellent communication, small class sizes, balanced curriculum, and sense of security. Multiple families have been enrolled for 1-2+ years and express high satisfaction.
Tulsa offers a diverse landscape of childcare options, ranging from large centers to intimate home-based programs, ensuring there is a fit for various family needs. Parents consistently highlight clean, safe, and welcoming environments as the most important factors when evaluating these facilities. For those seeking highly rated options, the 74136 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with exceptional average scores across its eight facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Tulsa have an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 87 rated facilities, with 39% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.61 stars. Our analysis covers 961 parent reviews. Parents in Tulsa most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Tulsa, 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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Shining Star Kids Academy receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional safety measures, caring staff, and a welcoming home-like environment. Parents emphasize the facility's diversity, quality care across all staff levels, and positive impact on their children's growth and development.
Parents consistently praise MABEE RED SHIELD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB as an exceptional daycare with caring, hospitable staff who genuinely engage with children. The facility offers diverse activities and accommodates working parents well, particularly through their after-school program. All reviewers express high satisfaction with their children's experience and the quality of care provided.
Happy Campers Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and educational approach. Most reviewers highlight their children's happiness and development, though one parent reported being given no notice before their child was dismissed from the center.
Hall's Agape Child Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, well-cared for, and learning in a clean, safe environment. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication from management, engaging activities, and homemade meals as key strengths. The facility fosters a family-like atmosphere where children quickly feel comfortable and look forward to attending.
Avant Garde Early Learning Center in Tulsa receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring, hands-on teachers, engaging activities, clean facilities, and strong communication through a parent app. Parents report significant developmental progress and a welcoming, family-like environment.
Parents consistently praise Legacy Childhood Education Centers for its caring, family-like atmosphere and professional staff. The facility is noted for developmental support, cleanliness, effective communication with parents, and structured age-appropriate curriculum that helps children thrive.
Crosstown Learning Center receives predominantly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental progress of their children. However, a few parents report poor phone communication and insufficient accommodation for families with challenging circumstances.
Sister D's Playhouse receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with most parents praising the welcoming atmosphere, caring staff, and their children's happiness at the facility. One parent reported significant concerns about hygiene, food handling, and frequent illnesses requiring work absences. Overall, the facility maintains a strong reputation with 7 five-star reviews versus 1 one-star review.
Tulsa Women & Children CCC is a residential treatment program for mothers in recovery that allows children to stay with their mothers during treatment. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with clients praising the caring staff, effective therapy, and supportive environment that has helped many achieve long-term sobriety and family reunification.
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Small Wonders Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's warmth, professionalism, and dedication to child care and education. Parents highlight the owner Ms. Gwen's genuine passion and personal approach, noting significant child development, learning growth, and emotional well-being. Many describe the facility as accommodating, understanding, and a trustworthy environment that has positively impacted their families.
Small Wonders Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged in activities, and show developmental growth. The owner, Ms. Gwen, is frequently highlighted for her genuine care, flexibility with family schedules, and educational approach.
Happy Hearts Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents report feeling confident and at ease leaving their children in the center's care, with children reportedly enjoying attending daily. The family-owned business is noted for genuine care, attentiveness to individual child development, and use of a communication app for daily updates.
The YMCA GO CLUB receives mostly positive reviews praising friendly staff and diverse recreational amenities including a pool, sports courts, and outdoor activities. However, a few parents report significant issues with inaccurate posted hours and poor customer service.
The Westside YMCA Summer Day Camp in Tulsa receives mostly positive feedback, with reviewers praising the friendly staff, diverse activities including swimming, sports, and outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere. However, some parents report operational issues with inaccurate posted hours and concerns about customer service responsiveness.
Cornerstone receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents about staff quality, cleanliness, and nurturing care, but serious concerns from two reviewers regarding discipline practices, facility hygiene, and teacher conduct.
Reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing, containing feedback about a community college rather than a child development center. The few relevant comments praise the facility's outdoor environment and friendly staff.
Several parents highlight the center's reliability, affectionate staff, and engaging activities like baking and gardening, with one noting a significant rate increase for cash-paying families. While some describe the care as professional and dependable, a long-term customer criticizes the sudden doubling of fees and alleged compliance failures.
Parents highlight the staff's pride in their work and genuine care for children, with families noting a family-like atmosphere where kids love their teachers. One reviewer mentions the owner is great and another notes long-term positive experiences spanning multiple years. No specific complaints or negatives are mentioned in the feedback.
Parents highlight the staff's friendliness and genuine care for the children, describing the center as a positive environment. Reviewers express strong satisfaction, noting that enrolling their children was a great decision.
Feedback for the Rosa Parks Extended Day Program highlights excellent staff and positive social learning opportunities, though one parent notes that third-grade academics can be challenging. A single review contains only symbols, and another appears unrelated to childcare services.
One parent highlights the excellent quality of care and staff, while another appreciates the learning environment that encourages socialization and sharing. However, feedback is mixed, with one review offering no substantive comment and another expressing dissatisfaction because the current grade level is challenging compared to previous years.
Feedback for this center is mixed, with some parents highlighting excellent care and social learning opportunities, while others express dissatisfaction. One reviewer found the academic workload difficult, noting that third grade was challenging and expressing nostalgia for second grade.
CAP Tulsa Skelly Early Childhood Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and caring staff that treat families like community members. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional development under nurturing teachers. However, one parent reported significant dissatisfaction with the location's leadership and policies.
One parent highlights the staff's friendliness and genuine care as key reasons for a positive switch to this center, while another describes enrolling their children here as the best decision made. The few reviews so far emphasize the staff's positive attitude and the parents' satisfaction with the care provided.
Legacy Childhood Education Centers in Tulsa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, safe environment, and quality curriculum. Parents consistently report their children are happy, learning, and treated like family.
Parents consistently praise Kidz Town Playschool for its caring, communicative staff and welcoming atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending, with parents noting the facility emphasizes education and healthy meals rather than screen time. Many families have been enrolled for multiple years, indicating high satisfaction and retention.
Sweetie P Day Care has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the owner Shauna Holloway for being hands-on, caring, and going above and beyond for families, with children showing enthusiasm for attending. However, negative reviews cite serious concerns including poor communication skills, inadequate handling of a child's medical condition, lack of outdoor activities, dark facility with no windows, and billing disputes.
Treehouse Academy of Tulsa receives exclusively positive feedback from parents who consistently praise the warm, family-oriented environment and dedicated staff. Parents highlight strong communication, engaging curriculum including ASL instruction, and low staff turnover, with children showing enthusiasm about attending.
BRIARGLEN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER receives mostly positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for qualified teachers, welcoming staff, and recent renovations. One parent expressed dissatisfaction, though no specific concerns were detailed.
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