Some of the Best Daycares in Portland, OR
Of Portland's 1,035 daycares, 743 (72%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 503 centers, 381 family child care homes, and 3 license-exempt programs.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Portland. 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 Portland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 4.2 (Sample of 1,035).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 3.1 (Sample of 462).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Portland: 4.8 (Sample of 1,035).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Portland
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Portland?
- There are 1,035 licensed child care providers in Portland.
- What percentage of Portland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 72% of Portland daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 77% statewide in Oregon.
- What types of childcare are available in Portland?
- 503 center-based, 381 home-based providers operate in Portland.
- How do Portland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
- Portland daycares average 3.1 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