Some of the Best Daycares in Medford, OR
Of Medford's 131 daycares, 97 (74%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 3.2 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.6 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 60 centers, 34 family child care homes, and 7 license-exempt programs, a lower home-based share than Oregon's average of 32%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Medford. 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 Medford
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 4.1 (Sample of 131).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 3.2 (Sample of 69).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Medford: 4.6 (Sample of 131).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Medford
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Medford?
- There are 131 licensed child care providers in Medford.
- What percentage of Medford daycares have high quality ratings?
- 74% of Medford daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 71% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Medford?
- 60 center-based, 34 home-based providers operate in Medford.
- How do Medford daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Medford daycares average 3.2 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