How much does daycare parking lot striping cost in Tigard?

Industry baselines run about $3 to $6 per space, with a small lot often between $300 and $500. Crosswalks, queue markings, and ADA work add to that and frequently make up a larger share than on a retail lot. Tigard costs often exceed baselines once safety-marking prep is included, so a site quote is the accurate path.

How do you stripe a daycare drop-off and pickup queue?

A defined one-way painted path pulls cars to a loading point, lets a parent hand off or collect a child without crossing the walking path, then moves them out. The queue is sized to hold the peak rush without backing onto the public road.

What striping keeps children safest in the lot?

High-visibility crosswalk striping on the path from parking to the door is the single most important marking, reinforced where a crossing guard stands. It gives children a clear place to walk and tells drivers exactly where to expect small pedestrians.

How often should a Tigard daycare lot be restriped?

General stalls every 18 to 24 months, but crosswalks and queue markings should be refreshed sooner — as soon as they lose crisp visibility — since faded safety striping defeats its purpose.

Can you schedule around our program hours?

Yes. The work is typically done on a weekend or closure day so fresh paint cures away from children and the lot is fully ready before the next drop-off.

Daycare Preschool Parking Lot Striping in Tigard, Oregon: 2026 Service Guide

Why Daycare Striping Is a Child-Safety Problem First

A daycare or preschool lot has the highest safety stakes of any commercial property in this guide. Twice a day it fills with hurried parents, small children walking between parked cars, strollers, and staff — all moving at once during a tight drop-off and pickup window. The striping isn't just about parking; it's about separating little pedestrians from moving vehicles. A confusing lot here isn't an inconvenience, it's a hazard.

Tigard daycares and preschools serve Washington County families near the Pacific Highway (99W) corridor and across the Tigard Triangle and surrounding neighborhoods. Many sit in or near multi-tenant commercial spaces, which makes a clearly choreographed lot even more important — your families share drive aisles with other businesses' traffic.

The Striping Elements a Daycare Lot Needs

Drop-Off and Pickup Queue Choreography

The defining feature of a daycare lot is the drop-off and pickup queue. A defined, one-way painted path that pulls cars up to a loading point, lets a parent hand off or collect a child, then moves them out — without crossing the walking path — is what keeps the rush orderly. The queue has to hold the peak line without backing onto the public road.

ADA and Stroller-Loading Stalls

Accessible stalls belong on the shortest, flattest path to the entrance, with a striped access aisle. Generously sized stroller-loading stalls near the door give parents room to buckle children and manage gear without standing in a drive aisle.

Staff-Only Zone

Striping a dedicated staff parking zone away from the drop-off path keeps the closest, safest spots open for the constant parent turnover and keeps all-day staff cars out of the active loading area.

Bus and Van Loading

Many programs run vans or small buses. A defined loading zone with keep-clear striping gives those vehicles a safe spot to load children away from passenger-car traffic.

Crosswalk and Crossing-Guard Markings

The most important paint on the lot is the crosswalk. High-visibility striped crossings on the path from parking to the door, reinforced where a crossing guard stands, give children a clearly marked place to walk and tell drivers exactly where to expect pedestrians. Oregon child-care licensing emphasizes site safety, and clear crossing markings are central to it.

What Daycare Striping Costs in Tigard

Industry baseline ranges shown below. Actual costs vary with surface condition, paint type, layout complexity, and current market pricing — and often run higher than baselines.

Per-Space Restriping

Lot Size	Spaces	Industry Baseline Range	Per Space (Baseline)
Small lot	15–30 spaces	$300–$500	$3.00–$6.00
Medium lot	30–60 spaces	$450–$800	$2.75–$5.50
Large lot	60–100 spaces	$700–$1,300	$2.50–$5.00

Safety and Specialty Markings

Element	Industry Baseline Range
High-visibility crosswalk striping	priced per linear foot
Directional / queue arrows (each)	$25–$50
Loading-zone / keep-clear striping	priced per linear foot
ADA-compliant space (complete)	$200–$350 per space
ADA access aisle marking	$75–$150 each
ADA signage (post + sign)	$150–$250 each

Crosswalks and queue markings often carry a larger share of a daycare project than they would on a standard retail lot, because safety striping is the whole point. See the parking lot striping cost in Oregon guide for how the line items combine.

Factors That Affect Your Cost

Surface condition. Asphalt in good shape paints right away. Cracking or fading along the crosswalk path needs prep first so the safety markings hold up.

Paint and visibility. Standard latex lasts 12 to 24 months. For crosswalks and high-traffic safety markings, many daycares add reflective beads or upgrade to a more durable paint so the most important lines stay bright longest.

Layout complexity. The one-way queue, separated walking paths, crosswalks, staff zone, and van loading make a daycare lot more intricate than a flat retail lot, which adds layout and labor time.

Timing. The Willamette Valley striping season runs late spring through early fall. Scheduling around program hours — often a weekend or a closure day — keeps fresh paint away from little feet while it cures.

What a Contractor Can't See Until Work Begins

The crosswalk and queue paths take concentrated tire and foot traffic, and old paint there may be flaking under a faded surface and need grinding. Drainage that crosses the walking path can wash fresh markings. And an existing ADA stall may be slightly out of current spec, requiring reconfiguration. A site walk catches these before they become change orders — and on a child-safety site, getting the markings right the first time matters even more.

When to Restripe Your Tigard Daycare Lot

Restripe the moment crosswalks or queue lines drop below crisp visibility — safety markings shouldn't be allowed to fade. Also restripe when ADA markings blur, when the drop-off flow gets confusing, or after sealcoating. Many daycares keep their crosswalks on a tighter refresh cycle than the general stalls. See parking lot striping in Tigard for the broader local picture.

Get Your Tigard Daycare Striping Quote

Cojo Excavation & Asphalt provides free, no-obligation striping estimates for Tigard daycares and preschools, scheduled around your program hours so fresh paint cures safely. We measure the lot, evaluate the surface, and deliver a transparent quote with no hidden fees.

Request a free striping estimate — we respond within 24 hours. View our completed projects or learn about our professional striping services.