Oregon childcare costs.
Median weekly prices for full-time care across 36 Oregon counties, from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices. Infant care at Oregon centers runs about $197 per week at the median, above the national median of $173.
Statewide medians, per child
| Age group | Center, weekly | Center, monthly | Home-based, weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant | $197 | $854 | $173 |
| Toddler | $181 | $784 | $164 |
| Preschool | $150 | $650 | $154 |
| School-age | $62 | $269 | $142 |
Medians across Oregon counties with published prices, most recent study year per county (mostly 2022).
Prices by county
| County | Infant, center | Preschool, center | Infant, home-based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Benton County | $340/wk | $244/wk | $234/wk |
| Clackamas County | $358/wk | $259/wk | $230/wk |
| Clatsop County | $232/wk | $172/wk | $208/wk |
| Columbia County | $273/wk | $200/wk | $200/wk |
| Coos County | $239/wk | $176/wk | $173/wk |
| Crook County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Curry County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Deschutes County | $336/wk | $242/wk | $239/wk |
| Douglas County | $212/wk | $159/wk | $173/wk |
| Gilliam County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Grant County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Harney County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Hood River County | $342/wk | $246/wk | $173/wk |
| Jackson County | $262/wk | $191/wk | $173/wk |
| Jefferson County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Josephine County | $261/wk | $191/wk | $173/wk |
| Klamath County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Lake County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Lane County | $329/wk | $237/wk | $232/wk |
| Lincoln County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Linn County | $236/wk | $175/wk | $173/wk |
| Malheur County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Marion County | $259/wk | $189/wk | $173/wk |
| Morrow County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Multnomah County | $407/wk | $297/wk | $250/wk |
| Polk County | $237/wk | $176/wk | $193/wk |
| Sherman County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Tillamook County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Umatilla County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Union County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Wallowa County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Wasco County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Washington County | $385/wk | $280/wk | $244/wk |
| Wheeler County | $197/wk | $150/wk | $173/wk |
| Yamhill County | $294/wk | $213/wk | $173/wk |
Prices are county-level weekly medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices, shown for each county’s most recent study year in that year’s dollars. Some county figures are federal estimates rather than direct survey results, and actual tuition varies widely by program, schedule, and age policies. This information is a general benchmark only, not a quote or financial advice, and Seedling makes no guarantee of its accuracy or completeness. Always confirm current rates with local providers. Source: the National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau). Read the full methodology.
Staffing rules drive these prices
Staff-to-child ratios are the biggest cost driver in childcare: Oregon requires one adult for every 4 infants at licensed centers. See the full requirements by age group.
Oregon childcare ratiosCommon questions
How much does childcare cost in Oregon?
The median price for full-time infant care at Oregon centers is about $197 per week, roughly $854 per month, and preschool-age care runs about $150 per week. Prices vary a lot by county, so check your county's page for local figures.
Which Oregon county has the most expensive childcare?
Among counties with published prices, Multnomah County has the highest median for center-based infant care at about $407 per week, while Baker County has the lowest at about $197 per week.
Is center-based or home-based care cheaper?
Home-based (family childcare) programs usually charge less than centers for the same age group: in Oregon, the median for infant care is about $173 per week home-based versus $197 at centers. Centers typically offer larger programs and more structured staffing, which is part of the price difference.
Where do these numbers come from?
They are county-level medians for full-time care from the federal National Database of Childcare Prices (DOL Women's Bureau), shown for each county's most recent study year. They are a benchmark, not a quote: actual tuition depends on the program, schedule, and age policies, so always confirm rates with local providers.