
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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