We ended up choosing My Small Wonders due to the location and the simple fact that they do not have a waiting list (at this time). The upside is that the place is sparkling new and they spared no expense in the building and the playground. All of the teachers either have college degrees, are on their way to getting a degree and/or or they are teaching certified. The major downsides are that this is the most expensive daycare in Edmond and the place is so new that there really are not many classmates for my 4yr old daughter. The main reason for so few pre-K aged kids is that most parents like to keep their kids in the same school from infant through K - meaning that the kids in My Small Wonders are mostly from families new to Edmond.

* The Goddard School was our 2nd choice, but they had a moderately long waiting list and it was not convenient for families living on the east side of Edmond. Nice people there and a fun atmosphere.

* Kids Ink looked great, but the waiting list for our 12mo old son was 8 months to a year.

* The FCCC church also had a well rated daycare in the area...with a 1.5 year waiting list. Another non starter for a family new to the area. Nice people, though.

* New Horizons seemed pretty nice, but did not fit with where we bought our house and it came in a little behind The Goddard School and My Small Wonders on our list. I was impressed with the Manager at the Western / The Deopt location and liked how well she ran the place.

* Child Time was a real stinker. They are corporate owned, which I learned means the manager on site did not have as much of an interest in maintaining the place. I visited several daycares at the same early morning time and Child Time was a zoo compared to the rest - messy with kids wandering without purpose. They gave me some lovely glossy brochures and detailed corporate contracts to sign, though.

* Outside of Edmond, I visited the downtown Greater Oklahoma City YMCA daycare and was very impressed. Clean, creatively / professionally designed facility with a well-managed feel to the place. It definitely would have been a top choice if we chose to go with a downtown daycare option.

Sat May 3 2008, 07:35

Hello Steve. Having 4 kids myself, there are several daycare & pre-K programs here in Edmond that I'm very familiar with, and would recommend.

My Small Wonders is a new one that I've been quite impressed with, although none of my own children have gone there yet.
With my two oldest, we had fabulous experiences with Kids Ink, located off of Kelly, South of 15th St. That was several years ago, but knowing the owners personally, I'm sure things are still as good as they were then.
And of course, the Goddard School, which has been mentioned here already, is touted to be one of the best in the country. It's quite pricey, but if that's not an obstacle, this one's worth checking into.

Good luck in your search!

Sat May 3 2008, 06:46

There are a number of great facilities and programs in Edmond. Goddard and Primrose are the newest ones that are very expensive but are getting great results with new families. New Horizons has been around a while and does a great job and business. You might also want to consider the programs offerred by local churches. Henderson Hills, the Crossings and more offer great care. The issue is with most, if not all, of these locations, there is a substantial waiting list. Watch for Destinations Child Development Center opening this fall in East Edmond. Hope you love Edmond!

Fri May 2 2008, 06:59

The Goddard school is rated highly, but a new pre-school that has been said to be as highly certified as Goddard, is My Small Wonders, it is located in the coffee creek area. It is a very nice area and school. This school totally supports a student centered curriculum, and certification is university curriculum bound. This school is also a family friendly environment, where teachers and parents are partners. All teachers have a bachelor's degree, and/or working towards a Masters. I would definately recommend you tell all and check it out yourself. Hope this helps, and goodluck!

Mon Mar 3 2008, 12:46

The Goddard School is highly recommended.
(405) 348-4442
17440 N Western Ave
Edmond, OK

http://www.goddardschool.com//Schools/Edmond-OK/Schools.gspx

Another thing you can do is go to...
http://www.greatschools.net/
and it is a website where parents can actually rate the school. It is a great tool. Edmond Public schools offers Pre-K classes and it is an exceptional school system.

If you need any other help, feel free to contact me at 405.603.7443 or 405.625.1576 or email me at jennifer@dobsonmetrorealty.com

Thanks!

Thu Feb 21 2008, 13:34

Edmond Public Schools have 4-year-old pre-K that you can enroll in and is based on a lottery system.

Sat Feb 9 2008, 18:47