Some of the Best Daycares in Astoria, OR
Of Astoria's 18 daycares, 13 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Oregon's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.5 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 9 centers, 2 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program, a lower home-based share than Oregon's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Astoria. 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 Astoria
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Astoria: 3.9 (Sample of 18).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Astoria: 3.2 (Sample of 13).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Astoria: 4.5 (Sample of 18).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Astoria?
- There are 18 licensed child care providers in Astoria.
- What percentage of Astoria daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Astoria daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Astoria?
- 9 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Astoria.
- How do Astoria daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Astoria daycares average 3.2 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