Best Daycares in Oklahoma City, OK — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 42 daycares and childcare centers in Oklahoma City based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Oklahoma City

  1. #1 — Santa Fe South Early Childhood Score: 86%

    Santa Fe South Early Childhood is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.santafesouth.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — linwood early learning center Score: 86%

    linwood early learning center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childcareinc.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — The Learning Experience - OKC Hefner and Council Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience - OKC Hefner and Council is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website:…

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

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/southwest-oklahoma-city.

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

  5. #5 — Childcare Network Score: 86%

    Childcare Network is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://schools.childcarenetwork.com/ok/oklahoma-city/601-n-lottie-avenue.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — OKC Montessori Score: 86%

    OKC Montessori is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://okcmontessori.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Garden-Diggs Head Start Center Score: 81%

    Garden-Diggs Head Start Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.communityactionpartnership.com.

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

  8. #8 — Little Explorers Academy Score: 80%

    Little Explorers Academy is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleexplorersok.com/.

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

  9. #9 — The Horace Mann Pre-K Center Score: 80%

    The Horace Mann Pre-K Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, public school. Website: http://www.okcps.org/Domain/56.

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

  10. #10 — South Lakes Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    South Lakes Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://slchurch.life/elc.

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

  11. #11 — The Pre-K Center at Johnson Score: 77%

    The Pre-K Center at Johnson is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.okcps.org/Domain/71.

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

  12. #12 — Erna Krouch Preschool Score: 77%

    Erna Krouch Preschool is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thetempleokc.shulcloud.com/erna-krouch-preschool.html.

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

  13. #13 — Will Rogers Head Start Center Score: 77%

    Will Rogers Head Start Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.nationalservice.gov.

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

  14. #14 — Wee Kare Academy Score: 71%

    Wee Kare Academy is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://weekareacademy.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Kids First South Score: 71%

    Kids First South is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.kidsfirstokc.com/.

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

  16. #16 — First Start Childrens Center Score: 71%

    First Start Childrens Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://firststartchildrencenterokc.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Covenant Kids Playschool Score: 69%

    Covenant Kids Playschool is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.covenantkidsplayschool.org/.

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

  18. #18 — Chapel Hill Mother's Day Out Score: 69%

    Chapel Hill Mother's Day Out is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.mychapelhill.org/mdo.

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

  19. #19 — Britton Nursery School Score: 69%

    Britton Nursery School is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://bnschool.wixsite.com/brittonnurseryschool.

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

  20. #20 — First Presbyterian School Score: 69%

    First Presbyterian School is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.firstpresbyterianschoolokc.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Blessed Beginnings Preschool Score: 69%

    Blessed Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.standrewschristianschool.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Gan Israel Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Gan Israel Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.jewishokc.com/elc.

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

  23. #23 — Son Light Preschool Score: 69%

    Son Light Preschool is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.metropolitanbible.church/son-light-preschool.

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

  24. #24 — The Bilingual Schoolhouse Score: 69%

    The Bilingual Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, language school, private school. Website: http://www.bilingualschoolhouse.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Primrose School SW Oklahoma City Score: 69%

    Primrose School SW Oklahoma City is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.primroseswoklahomacity.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Ruth Dropkin Head Start Score: 69%

    Ruth Dropkin Head Start is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  27. #27 — Northwest KinderCare Score: 66%

    Northwest KinderCare is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000543/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000543.

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

  28. #28 — St. Andrew's Christian School Score: 66%

    St. Andrew's Christian School is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.sacsokc.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Trinity Child Development Center Score: 63%

    Trinity Child Development Center is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://stlukesokc.org/st-lukes-childrens-center/childcare-trinity.

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

  30. #30 — Our Spot Head Start Score: 60%

    Our Spot Head Start is a childcare center in Oklahoma City, OK. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://caaosokc.org.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage 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%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Oklahoma City?
Santa Fe South Early Childhood 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 percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. 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.