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Best Daycares in Norman, OK — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Norman's 80 daycares, 32 (40%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oklahoma's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 59 centers and 21 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 Norman. 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.

80
Daycares
32
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Norman

14(18%)
18(23%)
48(60%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Norman: 3.6 (Sample of 80).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Norman: 3.1 (Sample of 80).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Norman: 5.0 (Sample of 80).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Norman

Baby Steps Child Dev. Center
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Start Early Education #3 Mustard Seed Enterprises, Inc
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Building Blocks Child Development Center
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Childrens Discovery Center
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Institute of Child Developme
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kinderberry Academy Early Learning School
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kindercare #974
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Kindercare Learning Center
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Petite Academy
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
La Petite Academy
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Sooner's Childcare LLC
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Our House Learning Center
Norman, OK
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Norman?
There are 80 licensed child care providers in Norman.
What percentage of Norman daycares have high quality ratings?
40% of Norman daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Oklahoma.
What types of childcare are available in Norman?
59 center-based, 21 home-based providers operate in Norman.
How do Norman daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
Norman daycares average 3.1 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

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