Licensed Daycare in Portland, Oregon
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.
Childcare costs in Portland
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 Portland 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 overviewQuick 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
- 69 kids
All Portland licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Active Kids Tigard #23
Portland
Beaverton Kids First Academy #91
Portland
Beaverton Precious Moments #67
Portland
First Steps Eugene #93
Portland
Growing Minds Eugene #85
Portland
Jumping Jacks Eugene #101
Portland
Jumping Jacks Springfield #41
Portland
Little Genius Beaverton #75
Portland
Little Genius Portland #135
Portland
Portland Primrose School #119
Portland
Springfield Little Angels #49
Portland
Springfield Little Stars Daycare #57
Portland
Tigard Creative Kids #47
Portland
Tigard Kids First Academy #31
Portland
Tiny Tots of Portland #111
Portland
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