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Licensed Daycare in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Tulsa?

Statewide averages in Oklahoma run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Tulsa daycares?

All licensed Oklahoma centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Tulsa typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Tulsa?

Oklahoma families can apply for Oklahoma Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (405) 521-3561). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$820/mo

Oklahoma avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Tulsa

ChildCare Aware reports the Oklahoma average full-time cost at $820/month for infant care and $660/month for preschool. City-level prices in Tulsa vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Oklahoma families may also qualify for Oklahoma Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (405) 521-3561).

Full Oklahoma licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Oklahoma DHS — Child Care Services
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:8
Preschool ratio: 1:12
Avg capacity: 61 kids

ZIP codes covered

74146 78 74103 6 74110 5 74145 4 74135 3 74133 3 74119 3 3

Program types in Tulsa

Preschool Program

8 centers

Licensed Group Child Care Home

8 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

8 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

8 centers

Montessori School

6 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

6 centers

All Tulsa licensed centers

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M Group Care

Midwest City Primrose School #107

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 17

M Before/After School

Midwest City Rainbow Learning Center #94

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 53

M Before/After School

Midwest City Stepping Stones #110

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 88

M Family Daycare

Midwest City Sunshine Daycare #98

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 27

N Head Start

Norman ABC Childcare #134

Tulsa

2 years - 12 years Cap 63

N Before/After School

Norman Bright Beginnings #135

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 85

N Infant Care

Norman Bright Futures Daycare #128

Tulsa

Preschool (2-5) Cap 48

N Preschool

Norman Childcare Academy #125

Tulsa

Preschool (2-5) Cap 44

N Montessori

Norman Children's Place #137

Tulsa

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 68

N Family Daycare

Norman Cloud Nine Kids #115

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 25

N Preschool

Norman Early Learning Center #133

Tulsa

Preschool (2-5) Cap 32

N Infant Care

Norman Generations Daycare #120

Tulsa

Preschool (2-5) Cap 58

N Licensed Center

Norman Kids First Academy #130

Tulsa

Infants & Toddlers Cap 44

N Family Daycare

Norman KinderCare #139

Tulsa

School Age (5+) Cap 96

N Montessori

Norman KinderSmile #121

Tulsa

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 99

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Tulsa, Oklahoma?

Our directory lists 56 licensed childcare centers in Tulsa, Oklahoma, sourced from Oklahoma DHS — Child Care Services. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Tulsa?

Statewide averages in Oklahoma run roughly $820/month for infants and $660/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Tulsa daycares?

All licensed Oklahoma centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:12 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Tulsa typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Tulsa?

Oklahoma families can apply for Oklahoma Child Care Subsidy Program (intake: (405) 521-3561). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Tulsa daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Oklahoma DHS — Child Care Services search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.