Best Daycares in Albany, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Albany's 110 daycares, 79 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 3.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Oregon averages of 3.2 on Process and 4.7 on Structural.
The local market includes 29 centers, 60 family child care homes, and 5 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Oregon's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Albany. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Oregon methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Albany
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.1 (Sample of 110).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 3.1 (Sample of 49).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Albany: 4.7 (Sample of 110).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Albany?
- There are 110 licensed child care providers in Albany.
- What percentage of Albany daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Albany daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 71% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Albany?
- 29 center-based, 60 home-based providers operate in Albany.
- How do Albany daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Albany daycares average 3.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Oregon statewide average of 3.2.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Oregon?
- Oregon offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Oregon