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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Milwaukie, OR

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Milwaukie. Average rating: 4.64/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Milwaukie, Oregon at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.64/5
Parent reviews
25
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Milwaukie has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 25 parent reviews averaging 4.64/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Milwaukie

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
    Learning Tree - Oak Grove
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 120 children

    Learning Tree Oak Grove receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, strong curriculum, and flexible scheduling options. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with particular appreciation for meal provision, communication through photos and updates, and the facility's reliability during the pandemic.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum with visible learning outcomesflexible partial-day schedule optionsmeals and snacks provided
  2. 2
    Oak Grove Day Care
    4.31 score
    4.5(8)

    1900 Se Oak Grove Blvd, Milwaukie, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 85 children

    Oak Grove Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, attentive staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the center's flexibility, experienced teachers, and strong child-focused approach. One negative review claims inappropriate staff behavior toward children on the playground.

    caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexperienced teachersflexible scheduling
  3. 3
    Sweet Pea Preschool And Daycare Too!
    3.82 score
    3.7(8)

    4117 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

    Sweet Pea Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star ratings praising the facility's cleanliness, staff attentiveness, learning activities, and daily communication, while three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about supervision, bullying, injuries, cleanliness, and unresponsive management. Parents are sharply divided on the quality and safety of care provided.

    Clean facilityorganizedengaging learning activitiesattentive staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Milwaukie

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Milwaukie (32–120 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Milwaukie based on parent reviews

Learning Tree - Oak Grove

5(8)

15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR

Learning Tree Oak Grove receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, strong curriculum, and flexible scheduling options. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with particular appreciation for meal provision, communication through photos and updates, and the facility's reliability during the pandemic.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum with visible learning outcomesflexible partial-day schedule options

Oak Grove Day Care

4.5(8)

1900 Se Oak Grove Blvd, Milwaukie, OR

Oak Grove Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, attentive staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the center's flexibility, experienced teachers, and strong child-focused approach. One negative review claims inappropriate staff behavior toward children on the playground.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexperienced teachers

Sugarplums Dayschool

5(1)

2816 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR

One reviewer shares a positive experience regarding the pickup process for a partner at the facility, noting the convenience of the location. The feedback highlights the ease of accessing the center for work-related drop-offs.

Convenient for partner pickup

St Johns Preschool And Daycare

5

10956 Se 25th St, Milwaukie, OR

Sweet Pea Preschool And Daycare Too!

3.7(8)

4117 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR

Sweet Pea Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star ratings praising the facility's cleanliness, staff attentiveness, learning activities, and daily communication, while three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about supervision, bullying, injuries, cleanliness, and unresponsive management. Parents are sharply divided on the quality and safety of care provided.

Clean facilityorganizedengaging learning activities

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Milwaukie, Oregon

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 80% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Our analysis covers 25 parent reviews.

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

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Milwaukie

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Learning Tree - Oak Grove
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Learning Tree Oak Grove receives perfect 5-star ratings from all parents, who praise the caring and professional staff, strong curriculum, and flexible scheduling options. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving, with particular appreciation for meal provision, communication through photos and updates, and the facility's reliability during the pandemic.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum with visible learning outcomesflexible partial-day schedule options
Address
15228 Se Mcloughlin Blvd, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sugarplums Dayschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One reviewer shares a positive experience regarding the pickup process for a partner at the facility, noting the convenience of the location. The feedback highlights the ease of accessing the center for work-related drop-offs.

Convenient for partner pickup
Address
2816 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St Johns Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
10956 Se 25th St, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Oak Grove Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Oak Grove Day Care receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, attentive staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the center's flexibility, experienced teachers, and strong child-focused approach. One negative review claims inappropriate staff behavior toward children on the playground.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexperienced teachers
Address
1900 Se Oak Grove Blvd, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sweet Pea Preschool And Daycare Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Sweet Pea Preschool receives highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star ratings praising the facility's cleanliness, staff attentiveness, learning activities, and daily communication, while three 1-star reviews cite serious concerns about supervision, bullying, injuries, cleanliness, and unresponsive management. Parents are sharply divided on the quality and safety of care provided.

Clean facilityorganizedengaging learning activities
Address
4117 Se Harrison St, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pace Teen Parent Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14211 Se Johnson Rd, Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Christ The King Parish School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7414 Se Michael Dr., Milwaukie, OR
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Milwaukie, Oregon. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Milwaukie have an average Google rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 80% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Milwaukie, 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
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 Milwaukie for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Milwaukie 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.