Best Daycares in Gladstone, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Gladstone's 26 daycares, 16 (62%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oregon's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 2.9 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 3.1 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 8 centers, 12 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gladstone. 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 Gladstone
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gladstone: 3.9 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gladstone: 2.9 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gladstone: 4.7 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gladstone?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Gladstone.
- What percentage of Gladstone daycares have high quality ratings?
- 62% of Gladstone daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Gladstone?
- 8 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Gladstone.
- How do Gladstone daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Gladstone daycares average 2.9 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Oregon statewide average of 3.1.
- 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