Some of the Best Daycares in Norman, OK
Of Norman's 80 daycares, 44 (55%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oklahoma's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.3 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 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.
Rating Distribution in Norman
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Norman: 3.9 (Sample of 80).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Norman: 3.3 (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
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?
- 55% of Norman daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% 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 3.3 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