Best Daycares in Portland, OR — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Portland based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Portland

  1. #1 — Seedlings Playschool: Baby and Toddler House Score: 27/100

    Seedlings Playschool: Baby and Toddler House is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://seedlingsplayschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Simple Gifts Montessori Preschool Score: 27/100

    Simple Gifts Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.simplegiftsmontessori.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Southwest Parent-Child Collective Score: 27/100

    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 →

  4. #4 — St Clare Preschool and Daycare Score: 27/100

    St Clare Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://stclarepreschool.org.

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

  5. #5 — Sunstone Montessori School Score: 27/100

    Sunstone Montessori School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.sunstonemontessori.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — The Dandy Lions Outdoor Preschool Score: 27/100

    The Dandy Lions Outdoor Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://DandyLionsSchool.org/.

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

  7. #7 — The Goddard School Score: 27/100

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, day care preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/or/portland/south-portland.

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

  8. #8 — The Nest Playschool Score: 27/100

    The Nest Playschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.nestplayschoolpdx.com/.

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

  9. #9 — The Portland Montessori School Score: 27/100

    The Portland Montessori School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.portlandmontessori.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Village Preschool of Portland Score: 27/100

    Village Preschool of Portland is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.villagepreschoolofportland.com/.

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

  11. #11 — WeVillage flexible childcare Score: 27/100

    WeVillage flexible childcare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.wevillage.com/.

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

  12. #12 — The Montessori House Score: 26/100

    The Montessori House is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.themontessorihouse.org/.

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

  13. #13 — West Hills Learning Center Score: 26/100

    West Hills Learning Center is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://westhillslearning.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Seeds To Proceed Score: 25/100

    Seeds To Proceed is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.seedstoproceed.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Swpcc Score: 25/100

    Swpcc is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, social service organizations. Website: https://swparentchild.org.

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

  16. #16 — The Children's Garden Score: 25/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — The Cornell School Score: 24/100

    The Cornell School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.thecornellschool.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Safari Kid Score: 23/100

    Safari Kid is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://safarikidusa.com/cedar-mill/.

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

  19. #19 — The Sprout Academy Preschool Score: 22/100

    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 →

  20. #20 — Stumptown Kids Preschool Score: 21/100

    Stumptown Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.stumptownkids.com.

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

  21. #21 — Schoolita Alegria Score: 20/100

    Schoolita Alegria is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://schoolita-alegria.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Small Wonders School Score: 20/100

    Small Wonders School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.smallwondersschool.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Solid Foundation Child Care Score: 20/100

    Solid Foundation Child Care is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://solidfoundation.info/.

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

  24. #24 — Sonrisas Daycare Score: 20/100

    Sonrisas Daycare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.sonrisasdaycarellc.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Sweet River Bamboo Preschool & Nursery Score: 20/100

    Sweet River Bamboo Preschool & Nursery is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://sweetriverbamboo.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Tabor Tots Preschool Score: 20/100

    Tabor Tots Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://tabortotspreschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    The Ankeny Rose Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.theankenyrose.com/.

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

  28. #28 — The Finch Academy Score: 20/100

    The Finch Academy is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.thefinchacademy.org/.

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

  29. #29 — The Gan - Portland Jewish Preschool Score: 20/100

    The Gan - Portland Jewish Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.portlandjewishpreschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — The Homestead Schoolhouse Score: 20/100

    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 →

  31. #31 — Thriving Wildflowers Score: 20/100

    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 →

  32. #32 — Valley Christian Preschool Score: 20/100

    Valley Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.valleychristianpreschool.com/.

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

  33. #33 — Walk Run Leap Preschool Score: 20/100

    Walk Run Leap Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.wrlpreschool.com/.

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

  34. #34 — Wellington Preschool LLC Score: 20/100

    Wellington Preschool LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thewellingtonpreschool.com/.

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

  35. #35 — Whimsy and Wonder Preschool Score: 20/100

    Whimsy and Wonder Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.whimsyandwonderpdx.com/.

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

  36. #36 — The Children's Garden - Downtown Score: 19/100

    The Children's Garden - Downtown is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.thechildrensgarden.com/.

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

  37. #37 — The Little Fern Art Studio Score: 18/100

    The Little Fern Art Studio is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://www.thelittlefernartstudio.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Sunshine School Score: 17/100

    Sunshine School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.sunshine-school.net/.

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

  39. #39 — Tca Creative Minds Score: 17/100

    Tca Creative Minds is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://tcacreativeminds.com.

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

  40. #40 — The Carl Preschool Score: 17/100

    The Carl Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.thecarlschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Tulip Tree Preschool Score: 17/100

    Tulip Tree Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.tuliptreepreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  42. #42 — Runabouts Family Preschool Score: 16/100

    Runabouts Family Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://runaboutsfamilypreschool.com/.

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

  43. #43 — Today's Little Scholars Childcare Score: 16/100

    Today's Little Scholars Childcare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://todayslittlescholars.com/our-company.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Sun Shine Blue Sky Childcare Score: 13/100

    Sun Shine Blue Sky Childcare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school.

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

  45. #45 — Tender Loving Child Care Score: 9/100

    Tender Loving Child Care is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

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

  46. #46 — The Wild Fig Workshop LLC Score: 9/100

    The Wild Fig Workshop LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  47. #47 — Tikes and Trikes Childcare and Preschool Score: 9/100

    Tikes and Trikes Childcare and Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

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

  48. #48 — Uno Dos Tres Academy Score: 9/100

    Uno Dos Tres Academy is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school.

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

  49. #49 — Warner Pacific Early Learning Center Score: 9/100

    Warner Pacific Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

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

  50. #50 — We Village Score: 9/100

    We Village is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Portland?
Seedlings Playschool: Baby and Toddler House has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
How are daycares ranked in Portland?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.