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Best Daycares in Salem, OR — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Salem's 304 daycares, 211 (69%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Oregon's statewide rate of 71%. Locally, providers average 3.3 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 127 centers, 95 family child care homes, and 12 license-exempt programs.

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

304
Daycares
211
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Salem

161(53%)
50(16%)
56(18%)
37(12%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 4.1 (Sample of 304).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 3.3 (Sample of 163).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Salem: 4.7 (Sample of 304).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Salem

123 Preschool
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Little Dreamer's Child Care - Keizer
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Little Dreamer's Childcare Salem
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A Smart Start
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abby's Day Care Llc
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Abc's The Nest
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adrianne's Home Daycare
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adventures Unlimited, Inc
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Angel's Play House - Maria C Rios Daycare
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Becki and Carolyn's Preschool/Daycare
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Becky's Day Care
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Beverlyn's Day Care
Salem, OR
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Salem?
There are 304 licensed child care providers in Salem.
What percentage of Salem daycares have high quality ratings?
69% of Salem daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 71% statewide in Oregon.
What types of childcare are available in Salem?
127 center-based, 95 home-based providers operate in Salem.
How do Salem daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Oregon?
Salem daycares average 3.3 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

All 304 Daycares in Salem

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