Some of the Best Daycares in Lawton, OK
Of Lawton's 45 daycares, 38 (84%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oklahoma's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.2 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 3.9 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 31 centers and 14 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 Lawton. 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 Lawton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lawton: 4.5 (Sample of 45).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lawton: 4.2 (Sample of 45).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lawton: 5.0 (Sample of 45).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lawton
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lawton?
- There are 45 licensed child care providers in Lawton.
- What percentage of Lawton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 84% of Lawton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Oklahoma.
- What types of childcare are available in Lawton?
- 31 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Lawton.
- How do Lawton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
- Lawton daycares average 4.2 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Oklahoma statewide average of 3.9.
- 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