Best Daycares in Pendleton, OR — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Pendleton's 23 daycares, 18 (78%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 3.2 on Process and 4.7 on Structural.
The local market includes 11 centers, 8 family child care homes, and 1 license-exempt program.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Pendleton. 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 Pendleton
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Pendleton: 4.3 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Pendleton: 3.4 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Pendleton: 4.7 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Pendleton?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Pendleton.
- What percentage of Pendleton daycares have high quality ratings?
- 78% of Pendleton daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 71% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Pendleton?
- 11 center-based, 8 home-based providers operate in Pendleton.
- How do Pendleton daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Pendleton daycares average 3.4 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