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Best Headstart Programs in Ardmore, OK

Compare 1 headstart programs in Ardmore. Average rating: 3.84/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Ardmore, Oklahoma at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
3.84/5
Parent reviews
77
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Ardmore has 1 licensed headstart programs with 77 parent reviews averaging 3.84/5.The largest concentration is in 73401 with 11 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Ardmore

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
    Hickory Creek Child Center INC
    4.43 score
    4.6(13)

    1408 4th St Nw, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Hickory Creek Child Center receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian-based environment, and educational quality. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school, and benefit from engaging activities and a clean facility. The center is known for treating children with family-like care and maintaining strong parent involvement.

    Caring and dedicated staffChristian-based curriculumeducational activities and academic preparationclean facility
  2. 2
    Playskool Child Care
    4.23 score
    4.4(7)

    1508 8th Nw, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Playskool Child Care in Ardmore receives mostly positive reviews, with parents praising the friendly staff, flexible policies, and happy children. However, a few parents reported enrollment issues and concerns about the facility keeping commitments.

    friendly and caring staffflexible with parentschildren are happy and excited to attendgood learning environment
  3. 3
    Gloria Ainsworth Child Care And Learning Center INC.
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    502 G St Ne, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 255 children

    Gloria Ainsworth receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews highlight strong educational programs, activities, field trips, responsive staff, and success with children including those with disabilities. However, serious safety concerns have been raised regarding transportation procedures, unauthorized stops during bus routes, and inadequate response to parental complaints.

    Educational curriculumchildren learn ABCs and numbersvaried activities and field tripsdaily
  4. 4
    Kid Zone Day Care Center
    3.21 score
    2.9(13)

    2201 4th N.W., Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Kid Zone Day Care Center in Ardmore, Oklahoma has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff and positive experiences with their children, but several parents report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, inappropriate discipline practices, and potential safety hazards.

    Loving and caring staffindividualized attention to children's developmenthelpful and resourceful teachersgood rapport between children and teachers
  5. 5
    Little Angels Child Development Center
    2.72 score
    2.3(15)

    903 Myall Road, Ardmore, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    Little Angels Child Development Center has extremely polarized reviews. A small number of parents report satisfaction with summer activities and teaching quality, while a significantly larger group describe serious safety concerns, neglect, inappropriate staff behavior, and lack of supervision that have caused lasting trauma to their children.

    Owner is caring and tries hardsummer activitiesteaching qualitylong-term enrollment by some families

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Ardmore

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

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Ardmore, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.84avg rating
10 daycares · 7 rated

Headstart Programs

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Ardmore zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
7340111
3.84
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Ardmore (23–255 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

4

Very Large

150+ children

1

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Daycare types in Ardmore

Child Daycare & Preschools 10Headstart Programs 1

Headstart Programs in Ardmore, Oklahoma

There are 1 headstart programs in Ardmore, Oklahoma, making up 9% of the 11 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 Ardmore have an average rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 29% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 3.84 stars. Our analysis covers 77 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Ardmore, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Headstart Programs in Ardmore

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Will Rogers Head Start
Headstart Programs

Will Rogers Head Start in Ardmore receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and on-site services like speech therapy. The facility is noted as clean, well-maintained, and supportive of children's developmental growth.

Caring and dedicated staffspeech therapy and specialized services available on-sitefun activities
Address
11 Monroe Nw, Ardmore, OK
Phone
(580) 223-2482

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Ardmore, Oklahoma, out of 11 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 Ardmore have an average Google rating of 3.84 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 29% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Ardmore, 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
Ardmore offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 10 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 Ardmore for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Ardmore 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.