How do I choose the right daycare in Shawnee?

When choosing a daycare in Shawnee, 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

What types of daycare are available in Shawnee?

Shawnee offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Headstart Programs — 2 facilities Church Daycare — 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.

Headstart Programs in Shawnee, Oklahoma (2 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Oklahoma?

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 Shawnee for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shawnee

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.

Immanuel Baptist Church

4.56 score

4.7(20)

1451 E 45th, Shawnee, OK · Church Daycare · Capacity: 130 children

Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee receives consistently positive feedback from visitors and members. Parents praise the welcoming community, quality children's activities and VBS programs, and strong biblical teaching. The church is noted for its friendly atmosphere, excellent worship music, and caring staff.

welcoming communitychildren's activities and VBS programsquality biblical teachingfriendly and caring staff

Gordon Cooper Ecec

4.32 score

4.4(20)

1 John C. Bruton Blv, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 18 children

Gordon Cooper ECEC appears to be a vocational and technical training center rather than a traditional daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the modern facilities, quality instruction, diverse program offerings, and friendly, helpful staff across various departments.

Modern technology and facilitiesexcellent teachers and instructorsdiverse career training programs (engineeringgraphic design

Shawnee Family Ymca Cdc

4 score

4(20)

700 W. Saratoga, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Shawnee Family YMCA CDC receives overwhelmingly positive reviews with parents praising the clean, remodeled facility, friendly staff, and excellent amenities including pools, lazy river, and childcare programs. A few concerns have been raised about membership billing practices, staffing professionalism during enrollment, and reliability of 24-hour access features.

Clean and newly remodeled facilityfriendly and helpful staffexcellent pool facilities with lazy river and splash padchildcare program highly rated

Clubhouse Academy

3.93 score

3.9(15)

1009 E. Wayne, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Clubhouse Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong communication. Parents consistently report their children are happy and treated with genuine love and care. Multiple long-term families (5+ years) indicate high satisfaction and recommend the center to others.

caring and attentive staffclean facilitystrong parent communicationchildren happy to attend

Little People'S Playhouse

3.63 score

3.5(14)

17105 Bethel Rd, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children

Little People's Playhouse receives mostly positive reviews praising staff kindness, long-term care quality, and developmental support. However, one parent reported serious concerns about management responsiveness, lost belongings, and handling of behavioral issues.

Caring and attentive stafflong-term employee stabilityquality meals and snacksdevelopmental skill-building (academics and social skills)

Wildkat Kiddie Korner

3.18 score

2.5(6)

36001 Clearpond Rd, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

Wildkat Kiddie Korner has extremely polarized reviews. While two parents praised the staff as loving and friendly, five parents reported serious concerns including neglect, physical abuse of children, and unprofessional behavior from management and staff.

Loving stafffriendly workers

Amie Mcdaniel Child Care INC.

2.56 score

2.2(20)

4031 N. Union, Shawnee, OK · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

AMIE MCDANIEL CHILD CARE INC. has highly polarized reviews. Five parents praise the facility for friendly staff, educational activities, cleanliness, and child development. However, five other parents report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, poor hygiene conditions, high staff turnover, lack of communication, aggressive billing practices, and DHS investigations.

Friendly and knowledgeable staffclean facilityeducational activitieschild development support

Headstart Programs in Shawnee, Oklahoma

There are 2 headstart programs in Shawnee, Oklahoma, making up 11% of the 18 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.

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

Frequently asked questions

There are 2 headstart programs daycares in Shawnee, Oklahoma, out of 18 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Shawnee, 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

Shawnee offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
Church Daycare — 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 Shawnee for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Shawnee 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.

2 Headstart Programs in Shawnee, Oklahoma

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shawnee

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