Best Daycares in Bend, OR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 30 daycares and childcare centers in Bend based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Bend

  1. #1 — Calvary Bend Academy Score: 86%

    Calvary Bend Academy is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, religious school, day care preschool. Website: http://calvarychapelbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Mama Bear Oden's Eco-Kidz Score: 86%

    Mama Bear Oden's Eco-Kidz is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://mamabearodenecokidz.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — The Red Wagon Preschool Center Score: 86%

    The Red Wagon Preschool Center is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rwpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — South Bend Head Start Score: 86%

    South Bend Head Start is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.neighborimpact.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Alphabet Academy Preschool-Learning-Daycare-Child Care- Bend Oregon Score: 86%

    Alphabet Academy Preschool-Learning-Daycare-Child Care- Bend Oregon is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.AlphabetAcademyEastside.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Cobblestone Children's center Score: 86%

    Cobblestone Children's center is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cobblestonechildrenscenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Beginnings Preschool Score: 86%

    Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.beginningsbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Juniperhaven Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    Juniperhaven Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Juniperhavenpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — A Childs Garden LLC Score: 86%

    A Childs Garden LLC is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.achildsgardenbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Lil' Sunshine Childcare Score: 86%

    Lil' Sunshine Childcare is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://bendasl.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 86%

    Sunrise Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.sunrisepreschoolbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Mama Bear's Eco-Kidz Preschool & Child Care Score: 84%

    Mama Bear's Eco-Kidz Preschool & Child Care is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, active life, education. Website: https://www.mamabearodensecokidz.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Sweet Peas and Buttercups Score: 80%

    Sweet Peas and Buttercups is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://sweetpeasandbuttercups.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  14. #14 — A Child's Garden Score: 74%

    A Child's Garden is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.achildsgardenbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Little Stars Learning Center Score: 74%

    Little Stars Learning Center is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littlestarslearningcenter.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Westside Shorty's Score: 71%

    Westside Shorty's is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.westsideshortys.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — SHINE Performing Arts Christian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 71%

    SHINE Performing Arts Christian Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, education. Website: http://shinebend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Active Learning Academy Score: 69%

    Active Learning Academy is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.activelearningbend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Toddles Preschool LLC Score: 69%

    Toddles Preschool LLC is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://toddlespreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — First Look Preschool Score: 69%

    First Look Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://firstlookpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Growing Tree Score: 69%

    Growing Tree is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=Gb6hP9SfdGkdR6v_qg_z6DmNMMdLBqjjVXjrNJrLCa5RKNVNv8y2WFOL_Yh5uOE6qw2NNG&country.x=US&locale.x=US.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Songbird Montessori Preschool Score: 69%

    Songbird Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://songbirdmontessoribend.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Pumpkin Patch Preschool Score: 69%

    Pumpkin Patch Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.bendpumpkinpatchpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Sprouts Montessori of Bend Score: 69%

    Sprouts Montessori of Bend is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.sproutsmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Bend Preschool at Pilot Butte Score: 57%

    Bend Preschool at Pilot Butte is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.instagram.com/bend.preschool?igsh=MW8yNWZqMDE3cGUzag%3D%3D&utm_source=qr.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Brightway Daycare and Preschool Score: 49%

    Brightway Daycare and Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Little Bear’s Day Care/Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Woodland Academy Score: 37%

    Woodland Academy is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Little People Preschool Score: 37%

    Little People Preschool is a childcare center in Bend, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  30. #30 — School of Enrichment Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Bend?
Calvary Bend Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Bend based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Bend?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Bend?
Childcare costs in Bend vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.