Best Daycares in Ontario, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ontario's 42 daycares, 23 (55%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Oregon's statewide rate of 76%. Locally, providers average 2.9 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 15 centers and 15 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 Ontario. 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 Ontario
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ontario: 3.7 (Sample of 42).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ontario: 2.9 (Sample of 31).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ontario: 4.7 (Sample of 42).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ontario?
- There are 42 licensed child care providers in Ontario.
- What percentage of Ontario daycares have high quality ratings?
- 55% of Ontario daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 76% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Ontario?
- 15 center-based, 15 home-based providers operate in Ontario.
- How do Ontario daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Ontario daycares average 2.9 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 42 Daycares in Ontario
- Malheur County CDC - Ontario Site
- Malheur County Child Development Center
- Malheur County Child Development Center - Ontario Central
- Malheur County Child Development Center - Ontario Central
- Maria Jarquin (Family Child Care)
- Maria Perez-Ortega
- Maria Perez-Ortega (Family Child Care)
- Maria Valdez (Family Child Care)
- Momma Lupe's Preschool & Daycare