Best Daycares in Milwaukie, OR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 7 daycares and childcare centers in Milwaukie based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Milwaukie

  1. #1 — Little Lights Preschool Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Milwaukie Covenant Church Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 74%

    Milwaukie Covenant Church

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Milwaukie Lutheran Preschool Score: 60%

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

  4. #4 — Cuddle Time Preschool Score: 60%

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

  5. #5 — Milwaukie Covenant Preschool Score: 57%

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

  6. #6 — Logus Road Preschool Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Sugarplums Learning Center Score: 29%

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Milwaukie?
Little Lights Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie?
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 Milwaukie?
Childcare costs in Milwaukie 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.