Best Daycares in Portland, OR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Portland based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Portland

  1. #1 — Belmont Academy Score: 97%

    Belmont Academy

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Southwest Parent-Child Collective Score: 86%

    Southwest Parent-Child Collective is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.swparentchild.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Multnomah Playschool Score: 86%

    Multnomah Playschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.multnomahplayschool.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Montessori Children's House Score: 86%

    Montessori Children's House is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://mch-pdx.org/.

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

  5. #5 — Woodhaven School Score: 86%

    Woodhaven School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://m.charityauctionstoday.com/m/auctions/woodhaven25-43886.

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

  6. #6 — Mrs. Teapot's Tiny Tots Score: 86%

    Mrs. Teapot's Tiny Tots is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.mrsteapotstinytots.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Escuela Viva Score: 86%

    Escuela Viva is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.escuela-viva.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Kinder Spirit Preschool Score: 83%

    KinderSpirit

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Pioneer Pre-school Score: 83%

    Pioneer Preschool: Top

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Poppy Collective Score: 80%

    POPPY COLLECTIVE PDX

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Kohitsuji Japanese Preschool Score: 80%

    Kohitsuji Japanese Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://jibconline.net/kohitsuji-2/.

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

  12. #12 — The Children's Garden Score: 80%

    The Children's Garden is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.thechildrensgarden.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp-listing.

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

  13. #13 — The Sprout Academy Preschool Score: 74%

    The Sprout Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.sproutacademy.wordpress.com.

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

  14. #14 — Escuela Viva Score: 74%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/39459033. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Prince of Peace Score: 73%

    POPLC Online - Menjelajahi Prinsip Bahasa Pemrograman untuk Dunia Digital yang Lebih Baik.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Mari's Little Lambs Score: 73%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1123246173. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Farm & Forest Nature School Score: 71%

    Farm & Forest Nature School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, education, farm. Website: http://www.farmandforest.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Education, Farm. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Amiguitos Westside Score: 69%

    Amiguitos Westside is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.amiguitos.org.

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

  19. #19 — Bethany Village Montessori Score: 69%

    Bethany Village Montessori is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://montessori.com.

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

  20. #20 — Youngset Preschool Score: 69%

    Youngset Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://youngsetpreschool.org/.

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

  21. #21 — Woodward Montessori Score: 69%

    Woodward Montessori is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.woodward-school.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Avalon Village School Early Learning Community Score: 69%

    Avalon Village School Early Learning Community is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.avalonvillageschool.com/.

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

  23. #23 — The Homestead Schoolhouse Score: 69%

    The Homestead Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.thehomesteadschoolhouse.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Kaiel Montessori School Score: 69%

    Kaiel Montessori School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://kaielmontessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Thriving Wildflowers Score: 69%

    Thriving Wildflowers is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://teacherjeanne.com/thriving-wildflowers.

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

  26. #26 — Wildwood Preschool Score: 66%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/349442580. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — The Gan Score: 66%

    Welcome to The Gan. Watch your child blossom! We offer a unique educational experience in a warm, supportive environment.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Neighborhood House Early Childhood Education Score: 66%

    Neighborhood House Early Childhood Education is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://nhcommunity.squarespace.com/blog/5qir2ntrnxjkd2wejjciwfer93dvt3.

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

  29. #29 — First Gear Academy Score: 66%

    First Gear Academy is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/lp/private-center.

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

  30. #30 — Let's Play School Preschool and Childcare LLC Score: 66%

    Let's Play School Preschool and Childcare LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.letsplayschool.net.

    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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Portland?
Belmont Academy is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Portland 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 Portland?
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 Portland?
Childcare costs in Portland 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.