Best Daycares in La Grande, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of La Grande's 32 daycares, 23 (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 4.4 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 10 centers, 10 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in La Grande. 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 La Grande
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in La Grande: 3.9 (Sample of 32).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in La Grande: 3.1 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in La Grande: 4.4 (Sample of 32).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in La Grande?
- There are 32 licensed child care providers in La Grande.
- What percentage of La Grande daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of La Grande daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 71% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in La Grande?
- 10 center-based, 10 home-based providers operate in La Grande.
- How do La Grande daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- La Grande 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