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.

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 — Santa Fe South Early Childhood Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#2 — linwood early learning center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#3 — The Learning Experience - OKC Hefner and Council Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#4 — Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Childcare Network Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#6 — OKC Montessori Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#7 — Garden-Diggs Head Start Center Score: 73%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#8 — Little Explorers Academy Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — The Horace Mann Pre-K Center Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Public school. View full profile →
#10 — South Lakes Early Learning Center Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#11 — The Pre-K Center at Johnson Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
#12 — Erna Krouch Preschool Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#13 — Will Rogers Head Start Center Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#14 — Wee Kare Academy Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#15 — Kids First South Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#16 — First Start Childrens Center Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Covenant Kids Playschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#18 — Chapel Hill Mother's Day Out Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Britton Nursery School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — First Presbyterian School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#21 — Blessed Beginnings Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Gan Israel Early Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#23 — Son Light Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — The Bilingual Schoolhouse Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Language school, Private school. View full profile →
#25 — Primrose School SW Oklahoma City Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#26 — Ruth Dropkin Head Start Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Northwest KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#28 — St. Andrew's Christian School Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
#29 — Trinity Child Development Center Score: 54%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#30 — Our Spot Head Start Score: 51%

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.

Top Daycares in Oklahoma City

#1 — Santa Fe South Early Childhood Score: 77%

#2 — linwood early learning center Score: 77%

#3 — The Learning Experience - OKC Hefner and Council Score: 77%

#4 — Primrose School of Southwest Oklahoma City Score: 77%

#5 — Childcare Network Score: 77%

#6 — OKC Montessori Score: 77%

#7 — Garden-Diggs Head Start Center Score: 73%

#8 — Little Explorers Academy Score: 71%

#9 — The Horace Mann Pre-K Center Score: 71%

#10 — South Lakes Early Learning Center Score: 69%

#11 — The Pre-K Center at Johnson Score: 69%

#12 — Erna Krouch Preschool Score: 69%

#13 — Will Rogers Head Start Center Score: 69%

#14 — Wee Kare Academy Score: 63%

#15 — Kids First South Score: 63%

#16 — First Start Childrens Center Score: 63%

#17 — Covenant Kids Playschool Score: 60%

#18 — Chapel Hill Mother's Day Out Score: 60%

#19 — Britton Nursery School Score: 60%

#20 — First Presbyterian School Score: 60%

#21 — Blessed Beginnings Preschool Score: 60%

#22 — Gan Israel Early Learning Center Score: 60%

#23 — Son Light Preschool Score: 60%

#24 — The Bilingual Schoolhouse Score: 60%

#25 — Primrose School SW Oklahoma City Score: 60%

#26 — Ruth Dropkin Head Start Score: 60%

#27 — Northwest KinderCare Score: 57%

#28 — St. Andrew's Christian School Score: 57%

#29 — Trinity Child Development Center Score: 54%

#30 — Our Spot Head Start Score: 51%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions