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Licensed Daycare in Arlington, Oregon

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Arlington?

Statewide averages in Oregon run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Arlington daycares?

All licensed Oregon centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

Oregon families can apply for Oregon Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) (intake: (800) 699-9074). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,380/mo

Oregon avg infant

1:4

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Arlington

ChildCare Aware reports the Oregon average full-time cost at $1,380/month for infant care and $1,080/month for preschool. City-level prices in Arlington vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.

The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Oregon families may also qualify for Oregon Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) (intake: (800) 699-9074).

Full Oregon licensing & cost overview

Quick facts

State regulator: Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC)
Infant ratio: 1:4
Toddler ratio: 1:5
Preschool ratio: 1:10
Avg capacity: 62 kids

ZIP codes covered

97812 4

Program types in Arlington

Licensed Family Daycare Home

2 centers

Before & After School Care

2 centers

All Arlington licensed centers

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L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Salem #60

Arlington

School Age (5+) Cap 98

M Family Daycare

Medford Little Scholars #16

Arlington

School Age (5+) Cap 70

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Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Arlington, Oregon?

Our directory lists 4 licensed childcare centers in Arlington, Oregon, sourced from Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC). All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Arlington?

Statewide averages in Oregon run roughly $1380/month for infants and $1080/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Arlington daycares?

All licensed Oregon centers must meet the state minimum: 1:4 for infants, 1:5 for toddlers, and 1:10 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

Oregon families can apply for Oregon Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) (intake: (800) 699-9074). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Arlington daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.