Best Daycares in Oklahoma City, OK — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 36 daycares and childcare centers in Oklahoma City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Oklahoma City

  1. #1 — linwood early learning center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Blessed Beginnings Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — South Lakes Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Covenant Kids Playschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — The Learning Experience - OKC Hefner and Council Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Chapel Hill Mother's Day Out Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Gan Israel Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Son Light Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Little Explorers Academy Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — The Bilingual Schoolhouse Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Language school, Private school. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Erna Krouch Preschool Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Kids First South Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Ruth Dropkin Head Start Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Will Rogers Head Start Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Britton Nursery School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  17. #17 — The Horace Mann Pre-K Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Public school. View full profile →

  18. #18 — First Presbyterian School Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — First Start Childrens Center Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — OKC Montessori Score: 15/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  21. #21 — EduMonitor Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Tutoring center, School, Education. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Santa Fe South Early Childhood Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — St. Andrew's Christian School Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — La Petite Academy Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Childtime on North Pennsylvania Avenue Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Northwest KinderCare Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  27. #27 — The Pre-K Center at Johnson Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Wee Kare Academy Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Primrose School SW Oklahoma City Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — West Oak Head Start Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Oklahoma City?
linwood early learning center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Oklahoma City based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Oklahoma City?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Oklahoma City?
Childcare costs in Oklahoma City vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.