Best Daycares in Portland, OR — 2026 Rankings
We ranked 43 daycares and childcare centers in Portland based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.
Top Daycares in Portland
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#1 — Belmont Academy Score: 24/100
Belmont Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#2 — Sunshine Center Childcare and Preschool Score: 23/100
Play-based Childcare in Portland
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#3 — Sonshine Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 23/100
Mountain Park Church
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#4 — Kinder Spirit Preschool Score: 23/100
KinderSpirit
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Portland Preschool of the Arts Score: 23/100
Portland Preschool of the Arts
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Cedar Hills Kindergarten and Preschool Score: 23/100
Cedar Hills Kindergarten & Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Lotus Heart Preschool Score: 23/100
Lotus Heart Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — BabyVillage Score: 23/100
Early childhood programs: infant care, toddler programs, reggio-inspired preschool, Spanish Immersion, FlexCare, and camps for ages 6 weeks to 10.
Programs: Infant Care. View full profile →
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#9 — Little Wings Academy Score: 22/100
Little Wings Academy INC
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#10 — Little Artists Preschool Score: 22/100
Multnomah Arts Center
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#11 — Dove Christian Preschool Score: 21/100
Dove Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Healthy Starts Children's Center Score: 21/100
Closed Center
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#13 — Children's Relief Nursery Score: 20/100
Mental Health & Addiction Services
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#14 — Uno Dos Tres Academy Score: 19/100
Uno Dos Tres Academy - A Spanish Immersion Preschool and Childcare Center | Preschool | 8636 Southeast 17th Avenue, Portland, OR, USA
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#15 — Pioneer Pre-school Score: 19/100
Pioneer Preschool: Top
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Oregon Children's Academy Score: 19/100
Best Daycare in Vancouver WA
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#17 — Southwest Parent-Child Collective Score: 18/100
SOUTHWEST PARENT-CHILD COLLECTIVE
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#18 — Atlas Immersion Academy Score: 18/100
Atlas Immersion Academy
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#19 — Albina Head Start Score: 17/100
FREE childcare, preschool and family resources in North, NE and SE Portland for prenatal moms, teen parents, and children 6 weeks to age 5 who qualify.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#20 — Albina Head Start Carolyn Young Center Score: 17/100
FREE childcare, preschool and family resources in North, NE and SE Portland for prenatal moms, teen parents, and children 6 weeks to age 5 who qualify.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#21 — West Hills Learning Center Score: 17/100
West Hills Learning Center, we are proud to offer nurturing child care and quality learning experiences for your child in the Multnomah neighborhood of Portland.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#22 — Albina Head Start Score: 17/100
FREE childcare, preschool and family resources in North, NE and SE Portland for prenatal moms, teen parents, and children 6 weeks to age 5 who qualify.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#23 — Albina Head Start Score: 17/100
FREE childcare, preschool and family resources in North, NE and SE Portland for prenatal moms, teen parents, and children 6 weeks to age 5 who qualify.
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#24 — Blue Skies and Butterflies Score: 17/100
Blue Skies and Butterflies
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#25 — Poppy Collective Score: 16/100
POPPY COLLECTIVE PDX
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#26 — Moda Tower Child Development Center Score: 16/100
Discover YMCA Columbia-Willamette, where we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Join us in building a stronger community!
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#27 — Shannon's Child Care & Preschool Score: 16/100
Shannon's Child Care & Preschool
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#28 — Small Wonders School Score: 16/100
Preschool and Childcare
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#29 — Cadence Academy Score: 15/100
Preschool & Daycare Center in Portland, OR at 334 SE 146th Ave
Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
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#30 — Mt. Tabor Preschool Score: 14/100
Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/4274934784. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers
Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.