Some of the Best Daycares in Oklahoma City, OK
Of Oklahoma City's 436 daycares, 359 (82%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oklahoma's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 4.1 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 3.9 on Process and 5.0 on Structural.
The local market includes 220 centers and 216 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Oklahoma City. 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 Oklahoma City
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Oklahoma City: 4.4 (Sample of 436).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Oklahoma City: 4.1 (Sample of 436).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Oklahoma City: 5.0 (Sample of 436).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Oklahoma City
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Oklahoma City?
- There are 436 licensed child care providers in Oklahoma City.
- What percentage of Oklahoma City daycares have high quality ratings?
- 82% of Oklahoma City daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 75% statewide in Oklahoma.
- What types of childcare are available in Oklahoma City?
- 220 center-based, 216 home-based providers operate in Oklahoma City.
- How do Oklahoma City daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
- Oklahoma City daycares average 4.1 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