Best Daycares in Milton-Freewater, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Milton-Freewater's 26 daycares, 21 (81%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oregon's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 3.6 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.7 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 4 centers, 16 family child care homes, and 3 license-exempt programs, a higher home-based share than Oregon's average of 51%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Milton-Freewater. 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 Milton-Freewater
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Milton-Freewater: 4.3 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Milton-Freewater: 3.6 (Sample of 12).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Milton-Freewater: 4.7 (Sample of 26).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Milton-Freewater?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Milton-Freewater.
- What percentage of Milton-Freewater daycares have high quality ratings?
- 81% of Milton-Freewater daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Milton-Freewater?
- 4 center-based, 16 home-based providers operate in Milton-Freewater.
- How do Milton-Freewater daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Milton-Freewater 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 3.1.
- 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