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.

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 — Calvary Bend Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#2 — Mama Bear Oden's Eco-Kidz Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — The Red Wagon Preschool Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — South Bend Head Start Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — Alphabet Academy Preschool-Learning-Daycare-Child Care- Bend Oregon Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#6 — Cobblestone Children's center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Beginnings Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#8 — Juniperhaven Preschool and Childcare Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — A Childs Garden LLC Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →
#10 — Lil' Sunshine Childcare Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
#11 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Mama Bear's Eco-Kidz Preschool & Child Care Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →
#13 — Sweet Peas and Buttercups Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#14 — A Child's Garden Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#15 — Little Stars Learning Center Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — Westside Shorty's Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#17 — SHINE Performing Arts Christian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Education. View full profile →
#18 — Sprouts Montessori of Bend Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Active Learning Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#20 — Toddles Preschool LLC Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — First Look Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Growing Tree Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#23 — Songbird Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#24 — Pumpkin Patch Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Bend Preschool at Pilot Butte Score: 49%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#26 — Brightway Daycare and Preschool Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#27 — Little Bear’s Day Care/Preschool Score: 40%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#28 — School of Enrichment Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Woodland Academy Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Little People Preschool Score: 29%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. 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.

Top Daycares in Bend

#1 — Calvary Bend Academy Score: 77%

#2 — Mama Bear Oden's Eco-Kidz Score: 77%

#3 — The Red Wagon Preschool Center Score: 77%

#4 — South Bend Head Start Score: 77%

#5 — Alphabet Academy Preschool-Learning-Daycare-Child Care- Bend Oregon Score: 77%

#6 — Cobblestone Children's center Score: 77%

#7 — Beginnings Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Juniperhaven Preschool and Childcare Score: 77%

#9 — A Childs Garden LLC Score: 77%

#10 — Lil' Sunshine Childcare Score: 77%

#11 — Sunrise Preschool Score: 77%

#12 — Mama Bear's Eco-Kidz Preschool & Child Care Score: 76%

#13 — Sweet Peas and Buttercups Score: 71%

#14 — A Child's Garden Score: 66%

#15 — Little Stars Learning Center Score: 66%

#16 — Westside Shorty's Score: 63%

#17 — SHINE Performing Arts Christian Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 63%

#18 — Sprouts Montessori of Bend Score: 60%

#19 — Active Learning Academy Score: 60%

#20 — Toddles Preschool LLC Score: 60%

#21 — First Look Preschool Score: 60%

#22 — Growing Tree Score: 60%

#23 — Songbird Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

#24 — Pumpkin Patch Preschool Score: 60%

#25 — Bend Preschool at Pilot Butte Score: 49%

#26 — Brightway Daycare and Preschool Score: 40%

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

#28 — School of Enrichment Score: 29%

#29 — Woodland Academy Score: 29%

#30 — Little People Preschool Score: 29%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions