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Best Daycare Centers in Cottage Grove, OR

Compare 4 daycare centers in Cottage Grove. Average rating: 4.6/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cottage Grove, Oregon at a glance

Daycares
4
Avg rating
4.6/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Cottage Grove has 4 licensed daycares with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.6/5.75% are child daycare & preschools, the dominant program type in Cottage Grove.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cottage Grove

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Great Days Early Education Center
    4.44 score
    4.6(14)

    403 N River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Great Days Early Education Center in Cottage Grove receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the staff's patience, caring nature, and trustworthiness, with particular recognition for their ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained, with children enjoying attending and forming positive friendships.

    Patient and caring staffspecial needs accommodationclean facilitytrusted caregivers
  2. 2
    First Steps Infant Care Center
    4.3 score
    4.6(5)

    1375 S River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children

    First Steps Infant Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as attentive, kind, and genuinely caring. Parents appreciate the balance of creative play and structured learning, daily communication about their child's activities, and the clean, well-organized facility with engaging activities. Prospective families should note there is approximately a one-year waitlist.

    Attentive and caring staffprofessional teachers who love their jobsbalance of creative free time and structured learningdaily detailed reports on infant care

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Cottage Grove

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Cottage Grove, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cottage Grove (15–50 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cottage Grove based on parent reviews

Great Days Early Education Center

4.6(14)

403 N River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR

Great Days Early Education Center in Cottage Grove receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the staff's patience, caring nature, and trustworthiness, with particular recognition for their ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained, with children enjoying attending and forming positive friendships.

Patient and caring staffspecial needs accommodationclean facility

First Steps Infant Care Center

4.6(5)

1375 S River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR

First Steps Infant Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as attentive, kind, and genuinely caring. Parents appreciate the balance of creative play and structured learning, daily communication about their child's activities, and the clean, well-organized facility with engaging activities. Prospective families should note there is approximately a one-year waitlist.

Attentive and caring staffprofessional teachers who love their jobsbalance of creative free time and structured learning

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Daycare types in Cottage Grove

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Before or After School Daycare 1

Daycare Centers in Cottage Grove, Oregon

There are 4 daycare centers in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Cottage Grove have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.6 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cottage Grove, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Cottage Grove

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Great Days Early Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Great Days Early Education Center in Cottage Grove receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the staff's patience, caring nature, and trustworthiness, with particular recognition for their ability to work with children with special needs. The facility is described as clean and well-maintained, with children enjoying attending and forming positive friendships.

Patient and caring staffspecial needs accommodationclean facility
Address
403 N River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
First Steps Infant Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

First Steps Infant Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with staff described as attentive, kind, and genuinely caring. Parents appreciate the balance of creative play and structured learning, daily communication about their child's activities, and the clean, well-organized facility with engaging activities. Prospective families should note there is approximately a one-year waitlist.

Attentive and caring staffprofessional teachers who love their jobsbalance of creative free time and structured learning
Address
1375 S River Rd, Cottage Grove, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
South Lane Family Relief Nursery
Child Daycare & Preschools

South Lane Family Relief Nursery is a highly-regarded non-profit daycare in Cottage Grove with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the friendly, amazing staff and note the facility's focus on supporting families and preventing child abuse. The center has a waiting list due to its strong reputation.

Friendly and amazing staffchildren love attendingprovides family support and resources
Address
720 North 14th Street, Cottage Grove, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Great Days Harrison Asc
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1000 Taylor Ave, Cottage Grove, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 all daycares in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cottage Grove have an average Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cottage Grove, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Oregon's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Oregon)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Cottage Grove offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Oregon typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cottage Grove for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cottage Grove must be licensed by Oregon's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.