Best Daycares in Ardmore, OK — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ardmore's 19 daycares, 12 (63%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oklahoma's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Oklahoma averages of 3.5 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 12 centers and 7 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Oklahoma's average of 45%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ardmore. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Oklahoma methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Ardmore
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ardmore: 3.7 (Sample of 19).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ardmore: 3.2 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ardmore: 5.0 (Sample of 19).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ardmore?
- There are 19 licensed child care providers in Ardmore.
- What percentage of Ardmore daycares have high quality ratings?
- 63% of Ardmore daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Oklahoma.
- What types of childcare are available in Ardmore?
- 12 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Ardmore.
- How do Ardmore daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
- Ardmore daycares average 3.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Oklahoma statewide average of 3.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Oklahoma