Market intelligence · Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City childcare real estate: values, cap rates & market data.

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What childcare centers and daycare properties are worth in the Oklahoma City market — grounded in our own sold-comps database, our 2025 tuition survey, and U.S. Census data.

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90,369

Children under 5 in the Oklahoma City metro (2023)

+5.5%

Population change, 2018–2023

$70,499

Median household income (2023)

−5.4%

Change in under-5 population, 2018–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2018 & 2023), Oklahoma City, OK Metro Area.

What this means for owners

Affordability — with yields to match.

Oklahoma City grew 5.5% from 2018 to 2023 and household income rose 24% to $70,499, while the under-5 count eased 5.4%.

This is one of the most affordable childcare markets we track — a $1,494 median infant rate — and our five Oklahoma comps traded around a 7.0% median cap at $373 per square foot.

2025 tuition rates · Oklahoma City market

Real rates from Oklahoma City-market schools.

Actual monthly tuition rates our team received from national-chain schools in this market during our 2025 survey — not averages. Tuition drives revenue, and revenue drives value.

$1,494

Median infant rate / mo · Oklahoma City market

$1,009

Median preschool rate / mo · Oklahoma City market

92%

Median occupancy (enrollment ÷ licensed capacity), schools reporting

Brand	Location	Infant / mo	Pre-K / mo	Licensed capacity
KinderCare	Oklahoma City (N Eastern Ave)	$1,191	$953	130
La Petite Academy	Edmond (N Kelly Ave)	$1,559	$1,083	112
La Petite Academy	Edmond (N Santa Fe Ave)	$1,494	$1,009	99

Disclosure: these rates and enrollment figures were manually received by our team, directly from each school, during our 2025 survey. Only schools that shared rates are shown; figures may have changed since. Medians are computed across the schools shown; median occupancy uses only schools that reported exact enrollment. Licensed capacity per state licensing records. Source: Little Scholars 2025 brand rate survey.

Cap rates & valuation context

What childcare properties trade at in Oklahoma.

Across our sold-comps database, Oklahoma childcare properties have typically traded at 6.8–7.0% cap rates, at a median of $373 per square foot, across 5 sales. Where your property lands comes down to tenant credit, lease term, and the site itself.

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Source: Little Scholars sold-comps dataset — medians from 5 Oklahoma childcare sales (5 with reported cap rate), within 592 transactions across 41 states; compiled from public records, updated June 2026.

6.8–7.0%

Typical cap-rate range, OK sales

7.0%

Median sold cap rate, OK

$373

Median price per SF, OK

OK childcare sales in our dataset

Brand (national)	Median sold cap	Median $/SF
KinderCare	6.67%	$381
La Petite Academy	6.89%	$207
Kiddie Academy	6.46%	$378
Tutor Time	8.47%	$372
Childtime	6.20%	$262

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FAQ

Questions from Oklahoma City owners.

How much does daycare tuition cost in Oklahoma City?

In our 2025 survey of national-chain schools in the Oklahoma City market, actual rates ran roughly $1,191–$1,559/mo for infants and $953–$1,083/mo for Pre-K, with medians of $1,494 and $1,009. Rates were received directly from each school and vary by program and location.

What cap rates do childcare properties sell at in Oklahoma?

In our sold-comps dataset of 5 Oklahoma childcare sales, properties have sold at a median cap rate of roughly 7.0%, typically ranging 6.8–7.0%, at a median of $373 per square foot. Individual deals vary with tenant credit, lease term, and location.

How much is my Oklahoma City daycare business worth?

Childcare businesses are usually valued on a multiple of SDE or EBITDA, and the real estate on its income and comparable sales. Our instant valuation tool estimates both — free and confidential.

Who buys childcare centers in central Oklahoma?

Regional and national operators, franchisees, and net-lease real-estate investors. We maintain a network of 2,800+ childcare and net-lease investors who actively acquire early-education assets across 18+ states.

Can I sell my center without my staff or competitors finding out?

Yes. We run confidential sale processes — buyers are qualified and sign NDAs before any identifying information about your center is shared. Here's how our process works.

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