Licensed Daycare in La Grande, Oregon
4 licensed daycares in La Grande, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Oregon licensing records.
La Grande listings updated May 2026 from official Oregon records.
Daycare in La Grande: what parents should know
Families in La Grande can choose from 4 licensed childcare providers, with Licensed Group Child Care Home the most common type (about 50% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Oregon license at indexing time, sourced from Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
For age coverage, 2 centers in La Grande report infant care (roughly 50% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early).
Together, licensed providers in La Grande report capacity for roughly 235 children — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
La Grande childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in La Grande
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 La Grande 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
- 58 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in La Grande
Largest licensed centers in La Grande
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All La Grande licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in La Grande
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programOregon Employment Related Day Care (ERDC) can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 699-9074 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC).
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How this data is sourced. Listings for La Grande, Oregon are compiled from official Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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