Guide to OKC Area Preschools & Moms’ Day Out

Whether you’re looking to get your kiddo prepared for kindergarten or want to increase their social network and build routine, preschool is an important first step in your child’s education. The OKC Metro offers so many options, and it can feel overwhelming on where to even begin. That’s why we’ve done the work of rounding up all of the Metro’s best preschools and Mothers’ Day Out programs so you could find the right fit for your family close to home.

Check out the info below, and make sure to attend one of the open houses or schedule a tour for a more in-depth look at your school of choice.

This locally owned preschool offers a fresh take on early childhood learning, with nearly an acre of outdoor space dedicated to nature, play, and hands-on exploration. Instead of relying on screens or worksheets, students spend their days outside growing vegetables, tending flowers, and learning firsthand how plants, seasons, and teamwork all fit together. Older kids who’ve been with the school for years even pitch in on garden projects, giving little ones role models to look up to.

Inside the classroom, the school leans into a STEAM approach that blends science, technology, engineering, art, and math into everyday learning. Kids are encouraged to try new things, problem solve, and keep going when an idea doesn’t work the first time. Teachers weave math into daily activities, from spotting patterns in nature to measuring soil or water as part of garden care. Reading is another big focus, with teachers fostering early literacy habits, imagination, and confidence.

Families love that the program is run by long-term leadership and master teachers who know every child by name. With one location and no franchise fees or corporate overhead, they’re able to offer competitive rates while still keeping class sizes manageable and experiences meaningful. The center cares for children from infancy through age 12 and provides both full and part-time pre-K, plus programming for potty-trained 3-year-olds. The owner, a semi-retired educator and new grandparent, says it best: This is a place where staff love to spend their days, surrounded by children, families, and nature.

Trusted Child Care, Preschool & Early Learning for Growing Families

At Kiddie Academy of Edmond and NW Oklahoma City, they provide high-quality child care, summer camp, and preschool programs designed to support children—and the families who love them—during the most important years of development. Serving Edmond, NW OKC, and surrounding communities, their academies offer a safe, nurturing environment where children learn, grow, and thrive.

Their research-based early childhood education curriculum supports infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-K, and school-age children by blending academic readiness with social-emotional learning, creativity, and hands-on discovery. Each classroom is led by trained, caring teachers who understand that every child learns at their own pace and deserves individualized attention.

Families choose Kiddie Academy because they focus on more than academics—they focus on the whole child. From strong health and safety practices and nutritious meals to daily communication and family engagement, they provide the peace of mind moms and primary caregivers value most. Their programs help children build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of learning while preparing them for kindergarten and beyond.

They believe child care should feel like a partnership. Through open communication, welcoming school communities, and consistent routines, they support families every step of the way. At Kiddie Academy of Edmond and NW OKC, you’re joining a trusted learning community dedicated to your child’s success.

Schedule a tour today and discover why local families choose Kiddie Academy for their child care and preschool needs.

Your child’s first school experience shapes not only how they learn, but how they see themselves in the world. At St. Mary’s Episcopal School, they believe those earliest years should be filled with wonder, warmth, and purpose.

Serving children beginning at age two and a half, St. Mary’s offers a joyful, academically rich early childhood program grounded in faith, curiosity, and strong foundational learning. Their classrooms are designed to nurture confident, compassionate learners through a balanced approach that blends play, hands-on exploration, early literacy and math development, music, movement, and worship.

Teachers at St. Mary’s are deeply committed to knowing each child as an individual. Small class sizes allow for meaningful relationships, personalized instruction, and an environment where children feel safe to take risks, ask questions, and discover their unique gifts. Students are encouraged to grow not only academically, but also socially and spiritually—learning kindness, responsibility, and respect for others from their very first school days.

Families become part of a close-knit, supportive community that partners together in the important work of raising children who are thoughtful, joyful, and prepared for the next steps of their educational journey.

From the moment children walk through the doors, they are welcomed into more than a classroom—they are welcomed into a community that believes every child is known, loved, and created for a purpose.

They’d love to meet you! Contact the admissions team to schedule your tour today.

FUMC Preschool & Mother’s Day Out offers a warm, welcoming and play-based learning environment for children ages 3 months to 5 years. Curiosity is encouraged and joy is part of every day. Their program nurtures the whole child, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually, through hands-on exploration, imaginative play, stories, and age-appropriate activities.

Children experience engaging specials, such as STEM, Creative Art, Music, and Chapel, thoughtfully woven into a developmentally appropriate schedule. Caring, creative, and energetic teachers create a safe and joyful space where children feel loved, confident, and excited to learn.

They partner closely with families to create a supportive early childhood experience rooted in curiosity, kindness, and growth. Whether your child is an infant or preparing for kindergarten, they are honored to share in these meaningful early years.

Every day is special at Peace Preschool!

Children are our most precious gifts! At Peace Lutheran Church Preschool, the teachers strive to provide a loving, encouraging, Christian environment. They help your child develop spiritually, academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.

Children are individuals, and each child absorbs concepts uniquely and at different rates. Their lead teachers are all degreed and certified. Small class sizes allow each child to receive one-on-one attention every day. Group activities complete their developmentally-appropriate, play-based curriculum.

Their weekly schedule incorporates many enrichment activities, including music, Spanish, science, chapel, and art. Learning through multi-sensory activities ensures that your child’s first school experience is fun. They help you develop a lifetime love of learning in your child!

They would love to visit with you about your child’s needs, tell you about the school, or give you a tour! Contact them at 405-341-1659 or [email protected].

Celebrating 40 years in Edmond!

It may look like play, but it is a child’s work to manipulate, change, try again, and discover. We use a thematic model as the basis for learning in our classrooms with the inclusion of Highscope and also Handwriting Without Tears where developmentally appropriate. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten curriculums are aligned to all Oklahoma state standards. Classroom activities are designed to encourage children to learn in a variety of ways. The ECP is open Monday through Thursday from 9:30 am-2:30 p.m. and accepts children age 2months through 5 years of age.

The Primrose School of Edmond, which opened in 2008, was the first Primrose school in the state of Oklahoma. Since the founding of Primrose Schools in 1982, the organization has grown into a leading early childhood education franchise.
Primrose Schools were among the first early childhood programs to achieve accreditation from Cognia (formerly SACS-CASI) for their proprietary Balanced Learning® curriculum. This curriculum goes beyond traditional academics by also emphasizing life skills, community awareness, and philanthropy.

Those at Primrose are committed to creating a warm, inclusive environment in every classroom. Their goal is to foster a strong sense of belonging, ensuring that each child and every family feels valued, supported, and special. Their Balanced Learning® curriculum begins in our Infant classrooms, serving children as young as six weeks old, and continues to build a strong educational foundation through Pre-Kindergarten. As a result, their students have historically performed above the national average upon entering elementary school. We invite families to tour our school and experience firsthand what sets Primrose apart.