Best Daycares in Shawnee, OK — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Shawnee's 25 daycares, 19 (76%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oklahoma's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.7 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 17 centers and 8 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 Shawnee. 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 Shawnee
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Shawnee: 4.1 (Sample of 25).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Shawnee: 3.7 (Sample of 25).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Shawnee: 5.0 (Sample of 25).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Shawnee?
- There are 25 licensed child care providers in Shawnee.
- What percentage of Shawnee daycares have high quality ratings?
- 76% of Shawnee daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Oklahoma.
- What types of childcare are available in Shawnee?
- 17 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Shawnee.
- How do Shawnee daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
- Shawnee daycares average 3.7 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