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Some of the Best Daycares in Independence, OR

Of Independence's 20 daycares, 15 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oregon's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 5 centers and 12 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Oregon's average of 32%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Independence. 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.

20
Daycares
15
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Independence

12(60%)
3(15%)
4(20%)
1(5%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 4.3 (Sample of 20).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 3.6 (Sample of 11).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Independence: 4.8 (Sample of 20).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Independence

Celia's Daycare
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Central Child Development Center
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Community Action Early Head Start/Head Start Independence Site
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Crib Midget Day Care Boatlanding
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Daisies & Dino's Childcare
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Daisies N Dino's Childcare II
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Family Building Blocks - Indy Place
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Family YMCA of Marion & Polk Counties - Henry Hill
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Mimi's Day Care
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
OCDC Independence Early Childhood Care and Education Center
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Vidal Daycare And Preschool #1
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
YMCA-Henry Hill
Independence, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Independence?
There are 20 licensed child care providers in Independence.
What percentage of Independence daycares have high quality ratings?
75% of Independence daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Oregon.
What types of childcare are available in Independence?
5 center-based, 12 home-based providers operate in Independence.
How do Independence daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
Independence daycares average 3.6 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