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 — Einsteins Preschool LLC Score: 27/100

    Einsteins Preschool LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.einsteinspreschool.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Escuela Viva Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Foundation School Score: 27/100

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

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

  4. #4 — Gan Yeladim Preschool Score: 27/100

    Gan Yeladim Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eastsidejewishpreschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Grout Head Start Score: 27/100

    Grout Head Start is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.pps.net/grout.

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

  6. #6 — Hands On Art and Play Score: 27/100

    Hands On Art and Play is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.handsonartandplay.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Heartwood Preschool Score: 27/100

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

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

  8. #8 — Hilltop Early Learning Academy Score: 27/100

    Hilltop Early Learning Academy is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.pcctoday.com/hilltop.

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

  9. #9 — Hilltop Preschool/Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Hilltop Preschool/Kindergarten is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.pcctoday.com/hilltop.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — In a Child's Path Score: 27/100

    In a Child's Path is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.inachildspath.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Just Be You Preschool Score: 27/100

    Just Be You Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://justbeyoupreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Kenilworth Community Preschool Score: 27/100

    Kenilworth Community Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kenilworthcps.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Kozy Kids Enrichment Center Score: 27/100

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

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

  14. #14 — Gabriel Park Preschool Score: 27/100

    Gabriel Park Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.gabrielparkpreschool.com/registration/enrollment.

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

  15. #15 — Fox and Bear Preschool Score: 26/100

    Fox and Bear Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://Www.foxandbearchildcare.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Green Tulip Peace & Nature School Score: 26/100

    Green Tulip Peace & Nature School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://Greentulipschool.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Kohitsuji Japanese Preschool Score: 26/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — Harmony Montessori School Score: 26/100

    Harmony Montessori School is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.harmony-montessori.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Dragonfly Preschool Score: 25/100

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

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

  20. #20 — Heart In Hand Preschool Score: 25/100

    Heart In Hand Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://heartinhandpreschool.com.

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

  21. #21 — KinderCare Score: 23/100

    KinderCare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/portland/or/300902?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA3NDM5LTU1OS1sb2NhdGlvb…

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

  22. #22 — Emily Alexander's Preschool of the Arts Score: 22/100

    Emily Alexander's Preschool of the Arts is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.artjampdx.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Growing Seeds North Score: 22/100

    Growing Seeds North is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.growingseeds.net/.

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

  24. #24 — Farm & Forest Nature School Score: 21/100

    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 →

  25. #25 — Fiddleheads Urban Forest Preschool Score: 21/100

    Fiddleheads Urban Forest Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://Www.fiddleheadspdx.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Happy Valley Children's Garden Score: 21/100

    Happy Valley Children's Garden is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, education, school. Website: http://www.happyvalleychildrensgarden.com.

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

  27. #27 — Homegrown Preschool Score: 21/100

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

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

  28. #28 — Juniper Berry Playgarden Score: 21/100

    Juniper Berry Playgarden is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.juniperberryplaygarden.org/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Every Step Preschool Score: 20/100

    Every Step Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.es-preschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Firefly Montessori Score: 20/100

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

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

  31. #31 — Forest Friends Score: 20/100

    Forest Friends is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.theforestfriends.com/.

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

  32. #32 — Growing Great Learners Preschool Score: 20/100

    Growing Great Learners Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.growinggreatlearners.net/.

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

  33. #33 — Hancock Street Preschool Score: 20/100

    Hancock Street Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.hancockstreetpreschool.com/.

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

  34. #34 — Helen Gordon Child Development Score: 20/100

    Helen Gordon Child Development is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.pdx.edu/helen-gordon-center/.

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

  35. #35 — Hummingbird Preschool Score: 20/100

    Hummingbird Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.hummingbirdschool.com/.

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

  36. #36 — Irvington Preschool Score: 20/100

    Irvington Preschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.irvingtonpreschool.org/.

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

  37. #37 — Kaiel Montessori School Score: 20/100

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

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Lilyposa Schoolhouse Score: 20/100

    Lilyposa Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.lilyposa.com/.

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

  39. #39 — Grandma's Place Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Grandma's Place Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://gpelc.net/.

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

  40. #40 — Downtown Portland KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Downtown Portland KinderCare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/portland/or/301702/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301702.

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

  41. #41 — Fairview KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Fairview KinderCare is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/000306/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000306.

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

  42. #42 — First Gear Academy Score: 19/100

    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 →

  43. #43 — Let's Play School Preschool and Childcare LLC Score: 19/100

    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 →

  44. #44 — Hawthorne Family Playschool Score: 16/100

    Hawthorne Family Playschool is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.hawthornefamilyplayschool.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Holly Farm Play School LLC Score: 16/100

    Holly Farm Play School LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.HollyFarmPlaySchool.com/.

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

  46. #46 — Kelly Center Head Start Score: 16/100

    Kelly Center Head Start is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  47. #47 — L'Espoir Preschool of the Arts Score: 16/100

    L'Espoir Preschool of the Arts is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://lespoirpreschool.wixsite.com/home.

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

  48. #48 — Honeybee Academy LLC Score: 13/100

    Honeybee Academy LLC is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Frog Song Montessori Preschool Score: 9/100

    Frog Song Montessori Preschool 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 →

  50. #50 — Growing Great Learners Score: 9/100

    Growing Great Learners is a childcare center in Portland, OR. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Portland?
Einsteins Preschool LLC 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.