Best Daycares in Stillwater, OK — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Stillwater's 20 daycares, 15 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oklahoma's statewide rate of 67%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 14 centers and 6 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 Stillwater. 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 Stillwater
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 3.9 (Sample of 20).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 3.6 (Sample of 20).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Stillwater: 5.0 (Sample of 20).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Stillwater?
- There are 20 licensed child care providers in Stillwater.
- What percentage of Stillwater daycares have high quality ratings?
- 75% of Stillwater daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 67% statewide in Oklahoma.
- What types of childcare are available in Stillwater?
- 14 center-based, 6 home-based providers operate in Stillwater.
- How do Stillwater daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oklahoma?
- Stillwater daycares average 3.6 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