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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tulsa, OK

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, Oklahoma at a glance

Programs
125
Avg rating
4.2/5
Parent reviews
961
Top rated (4.5+)
34

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.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tulsa

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

    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.

    Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiesdaily updates via app with photoslow staff turnover
  2. 2

    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.

    Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiesdaily communication app with photos and activity updateslow staff turnover
  3. 3
    The Little Light House
    4.74 score
    5(14)

    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.

    Dedicated and loving staffcomprehensive developmental therapy servicestuition-freeaccepts children with special needs
  4. 4
    Sjmc Chapman Clc
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    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.

    Warm and caring staff with low turnoverplay-based and well-planned curriculumexcellent daily comm
  5. 5
    Bethany Community School
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    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.

    Dedicated and caring teachersplay-based learning approachexcellent outdoor facilities with mature trees and shaded areassmall class sizes
  6. 6
    Primrose Of South Tulsa
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    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.

    Caring and professional staffsmall classroom sizesexcellent pare
  7. 7
    Playtime (+)
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    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.

    Caring and patient staffclean facilityaffordable ratesexcellent communication with parents
  8. 8
    Lcsi-Discovery School
    4.59 score
    4.8(14)

    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.

    Wide range of activities (pickleballline dancingguitar lessonstextile arts
  9. 9
    Csjcc - Camp Shalom
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    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.

    Friendly and accommodating staffexcellent counselorsdiverse weekly programminghigh-quality fitness equipment
  10. 10

    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.

    caring and professional staffgreat communicationhands-on and involved directorsafe environment

Rating Distribution

Based on 87 daycares with Google ratings in Tulsa

4.5 - 5.0
34
4.0 - 4.4
26
3.0 - 3.9
23
Below 3
4

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 961 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Clean facility
16
2Safe environment
11
3Welcoming environment
9
4Caring and attentive staff
6
5Friendly staff
6
6Good communication with parents
6
7Welcoming atmosphere
5
8Caring and professional staff
4

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Tulsa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7413612
4.79
6
741048
4.67
3
7413321
4.6
5
741346
4.34
2
741466
4.13
1
7410611
4.1
3
741299
4.09
2
741455
4.08
2
741109
4.05
0
741357
3.95
1

Facility Sizes

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

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tulsa based on parent reviews

Ave Maria Child Development Center

5(20)

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.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiesdaily updates via app with photos

Ave Maria Child Development Preschool Program

5(20)

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.

Friendly and caring staffclean facilitiesdaily communication app with photos and activity updates

The Little Light House

5(14)

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.

Dedicated and loving staffcomprehensive developmental therapy servicestuition-free

Sjmc Chapman Clc

4.9(20)

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.

Warm and caring staff with low turnoverplay-based and well-planned curriculumexcellent daily comm

Bethany Community School

4.9(20)

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.

Dedicated and caring teachersplay-based learning approachexcellent outdoor facilities with mature trees and shaded areas

Primrose Of South Tulsa

4.9(20)

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.

Caring and professional staffsmall classroom sizesexcellent pare

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tulsa, Oklahoma

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.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Tulsa

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Little Leaders Of Tomorrow
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Little Leaders of Tomorrow receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the staff's care, attentiveness, and child development approach. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding supervision and transportation incidents. The majority of reviews are highly positive, but critical incidents suggest potential operational issues.

caring and knowledgeable staffhands-on instructiongood communication with parents
Address
6508 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 629-2831
Jay'S Daycare & Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Jay's Daycare receives mixed reviews with strong polarization. Positive reviews praise staff friendliness, communication, care quality, and security. Negative reviews cite management inflexibility, unresponsiveness, cleanliness concerns, and overall dissatisfaction.

friendly and professional staffexcellent parent communicationstrong child care and educational focus
Address
3344 N Lansing Place, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 425-0290
Jewel'S Place Enrichment Childcare INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Jewel's Place Enrichment Childcare receives mixed reviews. Most reviewers praise the caring staff, experienced ownership, and positive learning environment, though several parents gave very low ratings with serious concerns about care quality without providing specific details.

caring and understanding staffexperienced owner and directorchildren enjoy activities and field trips
Address
1945 E 26 Pl N, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 430-9979
Boston Avenue Week Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

One parent highlights the excellent care provided by specific staff members, including Samira and Evan, within the Lambs class. The reviewer also appreciates the building's security features and the dedication of the women at Boston Avenue Weekday School.

caring staffsecuritydedicated teachers
Address
1301 S Boston, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 583-5181
Blossom Day Care Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Blossom Day Care Center #2 has highly polarized reviews. Five parents gave perfect 5-star ratings praising cleanliness, staff warmth, communication, and child happiness. Four parents gave 1-star ratings citing unprofessional staff, poor behavior management, safety concerns, inconsistent care, and dismissive management when concerns were raised.

clean facilityfriendly staffgood communication with parents
Address
800 N 81 West Ave, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 245-8363
Disney Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

One parent highlights experienced staff and leadership, while others report negative experiences involving administrative inconsistencies, placement issues, and privacy concerns. Feedback details a dispute over a student being placed on a food watch list without prior notification or proper documentation, as well as a classroom assignment change driven by funding decisions. Additionally, a complaint notes a lack of clear authorization protocols for step-parents to access student information.

experienced staffsupportive director
Address
11610 E 25th St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 439-9608
Peppermint Palace Lnr Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Parent experiences at Peppermint Palace LNR Cntr are sharply divided, with one caregiver reporting a supportive, engaging environment for their child, while others allege severe neglect and abuse. Some families describe traumatic experiences involving favoritism, poor hygiene, and exposure to bedbugs, alongside concerns about food safety and resulting illnesses. Conversely, another parent notes positive interactions, highlighting fun activities and staff understanding during life transitions.

staff understandingfun activitiesoutdoor play
Address
7705 E. 31st St., Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 663-4371
Happy Campers At Temple Israel
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highlights the close-knit community, outdoor activities, and diverse enrichment classes like music and ballet. Another parent criticizes the director's handling of waitlists, describing a negative experience involving outdated facilities and safety concerns at sister locations.

close-knit communityoutdoor timemusic classes
Address
2004 East 22nd Pl, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 747-3122
The Lord'S Flock Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent highly recommends the center for its strong moral and academic foundation, citing excellent staff and character development, while another criticizes outdated website information regarding operating hours. The facility appears to integrate faith-based values with childcare services, though potential parents should verify current hours directly as online details may be inaccurate.

strong moral and spiritual foundationexcellent staffcharacter development
Address
463 South Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 357-1633
W.L. Hutcherson Learning Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3
Address
1120 East Pine St., Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 728-3957
Peppermint Pete'S Prestart &
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports a positive experience with engaging activities, outdoor play, and supportive staff who accommodate life changes. Conversely, other reviewers allege severe issues including verbal abuse, favoritism toward family members, poor hygiene, and health hazards like bedbugs and questionable food handling.

fun activitiesoutdoor playsupportive and understanding staff
Address
564 E 32nd St N, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 619-9966
Play And Learn Preschool INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

One parent praises the friendly staff, daily communication, and foster parent accommodations, while another reviewer alleges severe safety failures and historical abuse. The negative account describes a lack of secure doors and claims of physical harm and negligence by staff.

friendly staffgood communicationupdate app
Address
3616 S Yale, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 747-2440
Happy Campers At John Knox
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

One parent reports exceptional care, noting genuine staff and valuable extracurriculars, while others cite severe operational failures including ignored dietary restrictions, lack of communication, and inappropriate infant class placement.

Genuine and caring staffabove-and-beyond effortextracurricular activities like dance
Address
2929 E. 31st Street, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 742-7656
Kay'S Kuddle Spot
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes Kay's Kuddle Spot as a wonderful workplace where all children enjoy attending. The limited feedback highlights positive staff and child satisfaction without noting any specific concerns.

positive work environmentchildren love attending
Address
1201 N Sheridan, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 835-6868
We Are The World Child Care And Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
2

Recent parents report severe safety and staffing issues, including physical harm to children, inappropriate language exposure, and unprofessional administrative practices. Several reviewers cite rude staff, unauthorized expulsions, and a lack of basic operational transparency as critical reasons for leaving.

Address
5544 S. Peoria, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 845-4353
Grade Power Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools

Grade Power Learning is a tutoring and test prep center in Tulsa with consistently excellent reviews. Parents report significant improvements in their children's academic performance, confidence, and engagement with learning across subjects including reading, math, Spanish, and standardized test preparation (ACT/SAT). Staff are praised for being knowledgeable, caring, and effective in helping students achieve their goals.

Certified teachers (not high school students)significant academic improvements in reading and matheffective ACT/SAT prep with measurable score increases
Address
7715 E 91st St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 250-5500
Jarman Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9015 E. 79th St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 357-8945
Kindercare (Mingo)
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare Mingo in Tulsa receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, effective communication through daily updates, and safe, clean facilities. The center is commended for handling special needs, allergies, and schedule changes with expertise and responsiveness.

Caring and professional staffDirector Ashley and Assistant Director Anthony leadershipdaily picture/app updates
Address
9625 S. Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 461-7000
New Haven School Age Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5603 S New Haven, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 742-6781
Salk Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7625 E 58th Street, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 833-9500
Lanier
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1727 S Harvard, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 833-9398
Cedar Ridge Elem-Ext. Day Pr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9817 S Mingo, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 357-4321
Kindercare Learning Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Tulsa for exceptional childcare and staff. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting caring teachers, safe environment, and strong developmental support. Parents particularly commend the infant room staff and appreciate regular communication through photos and updates.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentdevelopmental learning
Address
5110 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 492-1795
Reed Early Childhood Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent highly recommends the center for its safety, staff, and positive impact on their child's learning, while another parent reports a negative experience involving alleged discrimination and a dispute over exclusion following a lice incident.

Safe environmentsupportive staff and teacherseffective learning outcomes for children
Address
10940 E 5th St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 437-1495
Clark Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3656 S 103rd E Ave, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 357-8538
Wright Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1110 E 45th Place, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 746-8940
Jenks East Intermediate B&A
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3933 E 91 St, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 298-6644
Hoover After Care Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2327 S Darlington Ave, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 833-9570
La Petite Academy #7
Child Daycare & Preschools

LA PETITE ACADEMY #7 in Tulsa receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, structured learning activities, easy enrollment process, and use of classroom cameras for parent monitoring. The daycare is noted for responsive care, good communication, and willingness to work with children on behavioral and developmental challenges.

Caring and attentive teacherswelcoming environmenteasy enrollment
Address
1950 S. 131 E. Ave., Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 437-4251
Jenks Se B/A Enrichment Pg
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10222 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK
Phone
(918) 299-4411

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Frequently asked questions

There are 125 child daycare & preschools daycares in Tulsa, Oklahoma, out of 155 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 Tulsa have an average Google rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 87 rated facilities. About 39% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Tulsa, 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
Tulsa offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 125 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 7 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 10 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 13 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 Tulsa for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tulsa 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 74136 zip code is the best-rated area, maintaining an average score of 4.9/5 stars across its eight facilities.
While there are 125 total facilities in the directory, parent reviews have been analyzed for 76 specific locations.
The most common themes in parent reviews are clean facilities, safe environments, and welcoming atmospheres.