Who is the #1 daycare in Portland?

Montessori Children's House 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.

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 — Montessori Children's House Score: 99%

Montessori Children’s House | Portland, OR

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#2 — Atlas Immersion Academy Score: 99%

Atlas Immersion Academy

Programs: Why Choose Atlas Immersion Academy For Child Care?. View full profile →
#3 — Belmont Academy Score: 97%

Belmont Academy

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#4 — My Bundle of Joy Score: 97%

Welcome to the finest infant & toddler daycare / childcare provider in Portland

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 97%

SW Portland Preschool

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — Gabriel Park Preschool Score: 95%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/405588107. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Wow and Flutterville Playgarden Score: 94%

https://www.wowandfluttervilleplaygardens.com/curriculum Childcare Center in Portland.

Programs: Programs, Availability, Tuition Support, Reviews, Funding, Daily cleaning with child Safe, eco Friendly products, Diligent handwashing and hygiene habits, Secure building access and drop Off protocols, Use of the Playground App for daily communication, Clear policies to keep our Playgardens protected, calm, and welcoming. View full profile →
#8 — Aprende con Amigos Preschool Academy Score: 91%

Spanish Immersion Preschool

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#9 — KinderCare Score: 86%

Downtown Portland KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Portland, OR

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Whole Child Montessori Center Score: 85%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/367893829. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, website, address.

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#11 — KinderCare Score: 85%

Powell Butte KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Portland, OR

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#12 — Kinder Spirit Preschool Score: 83%

KinderSpirit

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Pioneer Pre-school Score: 83%

Pioneer Preschool: Top

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Little Olive Tree Preschool Score: 83%

Little Olive Tree Preschool

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#15 — Rose City Cooperative Preschool Score: 82%

Rose City Neighborhood Preschool

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#16 — Poppy Collective Score: 80%

POPPY COLLECTIVE PDX

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#17 — L'Etoile French Immersion School Score: 80%

French Immersion School Portland

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#18 — ChildRoots Southeast Center Score: 80%

ChildRoots | Daycare & Preschool

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#19 — The Homestead Schoolhouse Score: 80%

The Homestead Schoolhouse - Nurturing Early Childhood Education in Portland, OR

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#20 — Southwest Parent-Child Collective Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Multnomah Playschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#22 — Montessori Children's House Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, School. View full profile →
#23 — Woodhaven School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — Kids Campus Score: 76%

Childcare Centers

Programs: Summer Camp. View full profile →
#25 — 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 →
#26 — Happy Hollow Children's Center Score: 74%

Happy Hollow

Programs: What to Expect This Summer, Our Programs Infant/Young Toddlers, Toddlers, Preschool/Pre K, School Age Programs, Hybrid Learning Program, Tuition, Camps Events, More, Immersive Themed Weeks: From the Jurassic era to the furthest reaches of space, every week features a brand new Hook that keeps engagement high., Convenient Schedule: We provide a structured, safe, and enriching environment that respects the schedules of busy families., The Arts: Explosive creativity in Messy Masterpieces., The Outdoors: Survival skills and conservation in Wilderness Survival and Zoo Quest., The Sciences: Rocketry and chemistry in Galactic Guardians and Kitchen Chemistry., The Athletics: Skill Building and teamwork, featuring our exclusive Soccer Shots partnership weeks., Inquiry Based Enriched Activities Daily, Outside Time, Daily Substantial Snack Served. View full profile →
#27 — Prince of Peace Score: 73%

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

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#28 — 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 →
#29 — Uno Dos Tres Academy Score: 71%

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 →
#30 — Kohitsuji Japanese Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care 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?: Montessori Children's House 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.

Top Daycares in Portland

#1 — Montessori Children's House Score: 99%

#2 — Atlas Immersion Academy Score: 99%

#3 — Belmont Academy Score: 97%

#4 — My Bundle of Joy Score: 97%

#5 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 97%

#6 — Gabriel Park Preschool Score: 95%

#7 — Wow and Flutterville Playgarden Score: 94%

#8 — Aprende con Amigos Preschool Academy Score: 91%

#9 — KinderCare Score: 86%

#10 — Whole Child Montessori Center Score: 85%

#11 — KinderCare Score: 85%

#12 — Kinder Spirit Preschool Score: 83%

#13 — Pioneer Pre-school Score: 83%

#14 — Little Olive Tree Preschool Score: 83%

#15 — Rose City Cooperative Preschool Score: 82%

#16 — Poppy Collective Score: 80%

#17 — L'Etoile French Immersion School Score: 80%

#18 — ChildRoots Southeast Center Score: 80%

#19 — The Homestead Schoolhouse Score: 80%

#20 — Southwest Parent-Child Collective Score: 77%

#21 — Multnomah Playschool Score: 77%

#22 — Montessori Children's House Score: 77%

#23 — Woodhaven School Score: 77%

#24 — Kids Campus Score: 76%

#25 — Escuela Viva Score: 74%

#26 — Happy Hollow Children's Center Score: 74%

#27 — Prince of Peace Score: 73%

#28 — Mari's Little Lambs Score: 73%

#29 — Uno Dos Tres Academy Score: 71%

#30 — Kohitsuji Japanese Preschool Score: 71%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions