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Some of the Best Daycares in Nehalem, OR

Of Nehalem's 4 daycares, 3 (75%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with Oregon's statewide rate of 72%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 2 centers and 1 family child care home.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Nehalem. 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.

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Daycares
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4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Nehalem

2(50%)
1(25%)
1(25%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Nehalem: 4.3 (Sample of 4).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Nehalem: 3.5 (Sample of 2).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Nehalem: 4.8 (Sample of 4).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Nehalem

Little Coasties School
Nehalem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
New Discoveries Preschool
Nehalem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Nehalem Elementary School Preschool Promise
Nehalem, OR
★★★★★ 4 Stars
North County Recreation District Play Care Program
Nehalem, OR
★★★★★ 3 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Nehalem?
There are 4 licensed child care providers in Nehalem.
What percentage of Nehalem daycares have high quality ratings?
75% of Nehalem daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Oregon.
What types of childcare are available in Nehalem?
2 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Nehalem.
How do Nehalem daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
Nehalem daycares average 3.5 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