Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Oswego, OR
Of Lake Oswego's 41 daycares, 30 (73%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 2.8 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 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 28 centers and 8 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Oregon's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lake Oswego. 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 Lake Oswego
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Oswego: 4.3 (Sample of 41).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Oswego: 2.8 (Sample of 17).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Oswego: 4.9 (Sample of 41).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lake Oswego
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lake Oswego?
- There are 41 licensed child care providers in Lake Oswego.
- What percentage of Lake Oswego daycares have high quality ratings?
- 73% of Lake Oswego daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Lake Oswego?
- 28 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Lake Oswego.
- How do Lake Oswego daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Lake Oswego daycares average 2.8 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