Best Daycares in Lake Oswego, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lake Oswego's 46 daycares, 32 (70%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oregon's statewide rate of 76%. 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 3.1 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 29 centers and 12 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than Oregon's average of 51%.
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: 4.2 (Sample of 46).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Oswego: 2.8 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lake Oswego: 4.9 (Sample of 46).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lake Oswego?
- There are 46 licensed child care providers in Lake Oswego.
- What percentage of Lake Oswego daycares have high quality ratings?
- 70% of Lake Oswego daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Lake Oswego?
- 29 center-based, 12 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 3.1.
- 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
All 46 Daycares in Lake Oswego
- KCE Champions LLC @ Hallinan Elementary School
- KCE Champions LLC @ Oak Creek Elementary School
- Kids Connection Preschool
- Kidspire Preschool
- KinderCare Learning Center - Lake Oswego 000411
- KinderCare Learning Center - Lake Oswego 301042
- King's Children Christian Preshcool
- King's Children Preschool/Childcare
- King's Kids Christian Preschool