31 Child Daycare & Preschools in Salem, Oregon
Browse all 31 child daycare & preschools in Salem, Oregon. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Salem
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.
- 1St John Day Care4.76 score5(16)
1350 Court St Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
St. John Day Care receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the program's strong academic instruction, individualized attention, and caring teachers. Parents consistently report their children exceeded grade-level expectations in reading, writing, math, and social skills, with many noting their children were well-prepared compared to peers at other schools.
Individualized attentionexperienced and caring teachersstrong academic foundationearly skill development (reading - 2A Little Dreamer'S Child Care Center4.72 score4.9(20)
3925 Rich Dr Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children
A Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Salem, Oregon receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the clean, safe facility, caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in this nurturing environment.
Clean and safe facilityfriendly and caring staffgood communication with parents via app and daily updatesengaging activitie - 3Ymca Queen Of Peace Site4.56 score4.7(20)
4227 Lone Oak Rd S, Salem, OR · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Reviews praise Queen of Peace as a welcoming Catholic parish with beautiful facilities and compassionate staff. Parents highlight positive experiences with the food pantry program, religious services, and event hosting. The facility serves as a school bus stop and community gathering place.
Welcoming and helpful staffbeautiful modern church architecturecomfortable amenitiesorganized food pantry with good selection and quantities - 4Salem Montessori School4.4 score4.6(10)
2140 16th St Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
Salem Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming, caring teaching staff and Montessori-based hands-on learning approach. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for teacher consistency, strong social-emotional development, and inclusive community events. One 1-star review provided no constructive details.
Kind and welcoming staffteacher consistency with no turnoverhands-on Montessori learning without screensstrong social-emotional skill development - 5The Early Learning Center4.37 score4.6(8)
765 14th St Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children
The Early Learning Center in Salem receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming environment, professional staff, cleanliness, and their children's happiness and engagement. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, lack of communication about an injury, and claims of staff nepotism and mishandling of the incident.
welcoming and happy staffclean facilityquick enrollment availabilityaffordable pricing - 6St Mark Child Development Center4.24 score4.3(20)
790 Marion St Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 58 children
St. Mark Child Development Center appears to have limited daycare-specific reviews on Google. The one parent review about the preschool program indicates strong satisfaction, with their granddaughter well-prepared for kindergarten. Most reviews focus on the affiliated church congregation rather than the daycare services.
Child well-prepared for kindergartenwelcoming environmentlong-standing program - 7Kuebler Early Learning Center4.15 score4.2(14)
5045 Sunnyside Rd Se, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Parents consistently praise Kuebler Early Learning Center for its caring, professional staff who treat children with individual attention and genuine love. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, age-appropriate curriculum, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained with the center for many years.
Caring and dedicated staffclean and secure facilityage-appropriate curriculumdaily communication and progress updates - 8Chemeketa Child Development Center/Ece Lab4.08 score4.1(20)
4000 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Note: The reviews provided are for Chemeketa Community College, not the Child Development Center/ECE Lab daycare. Reviews praise affordable education, helpful staff, strong support services including food and clothing pantries, and quality instruction. Some concerns exist about reduced class availability post-COVID.
Friendly and helpful employeesaffordable educationflexible schedulingstrong support services - 9Salem Child Development Center3.86 score3.8(12)
1550 Fairgrounds Rd, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Salem Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, and long-term quality of care. Most reviewers express strong trust in the center and report children forming lasting attachments to teachers. One parent raised concerns about staff turnover and pandemic-related billing practices.
caring and professional staffengaging activities (sensory playfield tripscamping - 10Court St Christian Child Care Center3.84 score3.8(18)
1699 Court St Ne, Salem, OR · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Court Street Christian Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, child development outcomes, and Christ-centered environment, with many describing it as a trusted extension of their family.
Caring and professional staffstrong child development and learning outcomeswelcoming and inclusive environmentexcellent communication and photo updates
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Highest rated daycares in Salem based on parent reviews
St John Day Care
1350 Court St Ne, Salem, OR
St. John Day Care receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the program's strong academic instruction, individualized attention, and caring teachers. Parents consistently report their children exceeded grade-level expectations in reading, writing, math, and social skills, with many noting their children were well-prepared compared to peers at other schools.
A Little Dreamer'S Child Care Center
3925 Rich Dr Ne, Salem, OR
A Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Salem, Oregon receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the clean, safe facility, caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in this nurturing environment.
Willson House Child Development Center
1625 Center St Ne, Salem, OR
Salem Montessori School
2140 16th St Ne, Salem, OR
Salem Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming, caring teaching staff and Montessori-based hands-on learning approach. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for teacher consistency, strong social-emotional development, and inclusive community events. One 1-star review provided no constructive details.
Little Village Learning Center
455 High St Se, Salem, OR
The Early Learning Center
765 14th St Ne, Salem, OR
The Early Learning Center in Salem receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming environment, professional staff, cleanliness, and their children's happiness and engagement. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, lack of communication about an injury, and claims of staff nepotism and mishandling of the incident.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Salem, Oregon
There are 31 child daycare & preschools in Salem, Oregon, making up 54% of the 57 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Salem, 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 Salem
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- 455 High St Se, Salem, OR
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- 395 Marion St Ne, Salem, OR
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St. John Day Care receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the program's strong academic instruction, individualized attention, and caring teachers. Parents consistently report their children exceeded grade-level expectations in reading, writing, math, and social skills, with many noting their children were well-prepared compared to peers at other schools.
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- 1350 Court St Ne, Salem, OR
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A Little Dreamers Child Care Center in Salem, Oregon receives universally positive feedback from parents. All reviews are 5-star ratings praising the clean, safe facility, caring and attentive staff, engaging activities, and strong communication. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving in this nurturing environment.
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- 3925 Rich Dr Ne, Salem, OR
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- (503) 391-7697
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- 1625 Center St Ne, Salem, OR
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Salem Montessori School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the welcoming, caring teaching staff and Montessori-based hands-on learning approach. Parents report their children thrived academically and emotionally, with particular appreciation for teacher consistency, strong social-emotional development, and inclusive community events. One 1-star review provided no constructive details.
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- 2140 16th St Ne, Salem, OR
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The Early Learning Center in Salem receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the welcoming environment, professional staff, cleanliness, and their children's happiness and engagement. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns, lack of communication about an injury, and claims of staff nepotism and mishandling of the incident.
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- 765 14th St Ne, Salem, OR
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- 5000 Skyline Rd S, Salem, OR
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St. Mark Child Development Center appears to have limited daycare-specific reviews on Google. The one parent review about the preschool program indicates strong satisfaction, with their granddaughter well-prepared for kindergarten. Most reviews focus on the affiliated church congregation rather than the daycare services.
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- 790 Marion St Ne, Salem, OR
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Parents consistently praise Kuebler Early Learning Center for its caring, professional staff who treat children with individual attention and genuine love. The facility is noted for cleanliness, security, age-appropriate curriculum, and strong communication with parents. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and remained with the center for many years.
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- 5045 Sunnyside Rd Se, Salem, OR
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Note: The reviews provided are for Chemeketa Community College, not the Child Development Center/ECE Lab daycare. Reviews praise affordable education, helpful staff, strong support services including food and clothing pantries, and quality instruction. Some concerns exist about reduced class availability post-COVID.
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- 4000 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR
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Salem Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the caring and professional staff, engaging activities, and long-term quality of care. Most reviewers express strong trust in the center and report children forming lasting attachments to teachers. One parent raised concerns about staff turnover and pandemic-related billing practices.
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- 1550 Fairgrounds Rd, Salem, OR
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Court Street Christian Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, child development outcomes, and Christ-centered environment, with many describing it as a trusted extension of their family.
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- 1699 Court St Ne, Salem, OR
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River Rd Learning Tree Day School has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praised the staff, cleanliness, and convenience, while four parents reported serious concerns about staff coldness, inadequate supervision, unaccommodating policies, and poor emotional support for children.
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- 2955 River Rd S, Salem, OR
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West Salem Kids Care Toddler Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for Teacher Nancy and her staff's warm, caring approach to early childhood education. Parents report their children thrived academically and socially, showing strong preparation for kindergarten. The facility is noted for its small size, engaging curriculum, and welcoming environment.
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- 151 Kingwood Ave Nw, Salem, OR
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- 1015 Columbia St Ne, Salem, OR
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- 5650 Venice Ave, Salem, OR
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- 982 Shangrila Ave Ne, Salem, OR
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- 1055 Electric Ave Se, Salem, OR
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- 1550 Market St Ne, Salem, OR
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- 640 Bartell Rd Nw, Salem, OR
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- 1135 Edgewater St Nw, Salem, OR
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- 2623 Doaks Ferry Rd Nw, Salem, OR
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- 2112 Linwood St Nw, Salem, OR
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- 1650 Brush College Rd Nw, Salem, OR
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Family Building Blocks at Chelsea's Place receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. The center is praised for its kind and helpful staff, educational programs, and community support. Parents highlight the center's willingness to assist families in need beyond standard childcare services.
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- 2425 Lancaster Dr Ne, Salem, OR
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- 875 Promontory Place Se, Salem, OR
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- (503) 385-8737
These reviews do not pertain to the YMCA Child Development Center daycare program. The reviews discuss the YMCA gym facilities in Salem, including fitness equipment, pools, and amenities. No actual daycare reviews are available for this center.
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- 685 Court St Ne, Salem, OR
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- 4227 Lone Oak Rd Se, Salem, OR
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- 669 Vista Ave Se, Salem, OR
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- 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
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