43 Daycare Centers in Bellingham, Washington
Browse all 43 daycare centers in Bellingham, Washington. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Bellingham
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 Pauls Episcopal School4.72 score4.9(20)
3000 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
St. Paul's Episcopal School receives consistently high praise from parents for its welcoming and compassionate community. Parents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful facilities, strong music program, and supportive clergy. The church actively serves the community and offers quality children's programs.
welcoming and kind staffcompassionate clergy available for counselingpeaceful environmentbeautiful building with stained glass windows - 2Blossom Childcare & Learning C4.56 score4.7(20)
2945 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 101 children
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center in Bellingham receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging curriculum that combines multiple educational approaches, extensive outdoor spaces, and the center's commitment to child development and family support.
Caring and attentive staffplay-based and nature-focused curriculumextensive outdoor facilities with gardens and hiking trailsstrong academic preparation for kindergarten - 3First Christian Church Ps/Cc4.55 score5(6)
495 East Bakerview, Bellingham, WA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 22 children
First Christian Church Preschool/Child Care in Bellingham has a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, describing the congregation as caring and down to earth. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of family and faith community.
Welcoming and inclusive environmentcaring congregationfamily-orientedstrong sense of community - 4A Step Ahead Bilingual LLC4.35 score4.6(7)
1408 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 22 children
A STEP AHEAD BILINGUAL LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 6 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, bilingual education, welcoming environment, and family-run atmosphere. One one-star review alleges a child was injured and the incident was not communicated promptly. Overall, parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning Spanish in a clean, well-managed facility.
caring and professional staffbilingual Spanish instructionwelcoming environmentgood parent-child communication - 5Kids Center On Meridian4.32 score4.4(20)
3230 Meridian, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who support children's development across speech, social skills, academics, and creativity. Children reportedly transition smoothly, show remarkable progress, and arrive happy each day. The facility is described as bright, well-designed, and offering quality meals with flexible scheduling options.
Caring and patient staffstrong support for children with special needssmooth transitionsacademic and developmental progress - 6A Child'S Life Learning Ctr4.32 score4.4(20)
3210 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children
Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress across speech, academics, social skills, and independence. Multiple families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Compassionate and patient staffstrong developmental progress (speechacademicssocial skills) - 7The Firs Bible After School4.16 score4.2(20)
4605 Cable Street, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
The Firs Bible After School is a Christian retreat and camp facility in Bellingham, Washington that receives consistently positive reviews. Parents and visitors praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, quality food, and water activities. The center is strongly appreciated for its Christ-centered mission and hospitable environment.
Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiesquality foodwater activities (boating - 8Promise Day Care4.07 score4.1(13)
3140 Bennett Drive, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Parents consistently praise Seedlings Early Learning Center (formerly Promise Day Care) for excellent staff care, strong communication, and child development. Children show significant growth, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from a stable teaching environment with minimal staff turnover. The center is highly recommended by families with multi-year enrollment history.
Caring and skilled staffminimal teacher turnoverconsistent substitute teachersdaily communic - 9Bellingham Childcare & Learni4 score4(8)
2600 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children
Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising caring, patient staff, individualized child development, outdoor play, and daily parent communication. Most parents report their children thrived academically and socially, though two recent negative reviews cite staff cliques and safety concerns. The center has a waiting list due to its strong reputation.
Caring and patient staffindividualized/holistic approach to child developmentextensive outdoor playtimedaily photo and activity updates via app - 10St.Francis Chldcare Center3.92 score3.9(20)
3121 Squalicum Pkway, Bellingham, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
ERROR: The reviews provided are for Avalon Health Care, a rehabilitation and long-term care facility, not for St. Francis Childcare Center. These reviews cannot be used to summarize parent experiences at the daycare listed.
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Highest rated daycares in Bellingham based on parent reviews
St Pauls Episcopal School
3000 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA
St. Paul's Episcopal School receives consistently high praise from parents for its welcoming and compassionate community. Parents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful facilities, strong music program, and supportive clergy. The church actively serves the community and offers quality children's programs.
Blossom Childcare & Learning C
2945 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA
Blossom Childcare & Learning Center in Bellingham receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging curriculum that combines multiple educational approaches, extensive outdoor spaces, and the center's commitment to child development and family support.
First Christian Church Ps/Cc
495 East Bakerview, Bellingham, WA
First Christian Church Preschool/Child Care in Bellingham has a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, describing the congregation as caring and down to earth. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of family and faith community.
Hillcrest Kids
1400 Larrabee, Bellingham, WA
A Step Ahead Bilingual LLC
1408 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA
A STEP AHEAD BILINGUAL LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 6 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, bilingual education, welcoming environment, and family-run atmosphere. One one-star review alleges a child was injured and the incident was not communicated promptly. Overall, parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning Spanish in a clean, well-managed facility.
Kids Center On Meridian
3230 Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who support children's development across speech, social skills, academics, and creativity. Children reportedly transition smoothly, show remarkable progress, and arrive happy each day. The facility is described as bright, well-designed, and offering quality meals with flexible scheduling options.
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Daycare Centers in Bellingham, Washington
There are 43 daycare centers in Bellingham, Washington. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Bellingham, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Daycare Centers in Bellingham
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- 912 W Illinois St, Bellingham, WA
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- 5217 Nw Road, Bellingham, WA
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- 4518 Nw Drive, Bellingham, WA
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First Christian Church Preschool/Child Care in Bellingham has a 5/5 Google rating. Parents praise the welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere, describing the congregation as caring and down to earth. The facility appears to foster a strong sense of family and faith community.
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- 495 East Bakerview, Bellingham, WA
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St. Paul's Episcopal School receives consistently high praise from parents for its welcoming and compassionate community. Parents appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, beautiful facilities, strong music program, and supportive clergy. The church actively serves the community and offers quality children's programs.
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- 3000 Northwest Ave, Bellingham, WA
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- 1400 Larrabee, Bellingham, WA
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Blossom Childcare & Learning Center in Bellingham receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging curriculum that combines multiple educational approaches, extensive outdoor spaces, and the center's commitment to child development and family support.
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- 2945 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA
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A STEP AHEAD BILINGUAL LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 6 five-star reviews praising the caring staff, bilingual education, welcoming environment, and family-run atmosphere. One one-star review alleges a child was injured and the incident was not communicated promptly. Overall, parents report their children are happy, engaged, and learning Spanish in a clean, well-managed facility.
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- 1408 E Sunset Dr, Bellingham, WA
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Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who support children's development across speech, social skills, academics, and creativity. Children reportedly transition smoothly, show remarkable progress, and arrive happy each day. The facility is described as bright, well-designed, and offering quality meals with flexible scheduling options.
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- 3230 Meridian, Bellingham, WA
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Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress across speech, academics, social skills, and independence. Multiple families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.
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- 3210 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
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- 1903 Alabama St, Bellingham, WA
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The Firs Bible After School is a Christian retreat and camp facility in Bellingham, Washington that receives consistently positive reviews. Parents and visitors praise the welcoming staff, clean facilities, quality food, and water activities. The center is strongly appreciated for its Christ-centered mission and hospitable environment.
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- 4605 Cable Street, Bellingham, WA
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Parents consistently praise Seedlings Early Learning Center (formerly Promise Day Care) for excellent staff care, strong communication, and child development. Children show significant growth, enjoy attending daily, and benefit from a stable teaching environment with minimal staff turnover. The center is highly recommended by families with multi-year enrollment history.
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- 3140 Bennett Drive, Bellingham, WA
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Bellingham Childcare & Learning Center receives predominantly positive reviews praising caring, patient staff, individualized child development, outdoor play, and daily parent communication. Most parents report their children thrived academically and socially, though two recent negative reviews cite staff cliques and safety concerns. The center has a waiting list due to its strong reputation.
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- 2600 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
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ERROR: The reviews provided are for Avalon Health Care, a rehabilitation and long-term care facility, not for St. Francis Childcare Center. These reviews cannot be used to summarize parent experiences at the daycare listed.
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- 3121 Squalicum Pkway, Bellingham, WA
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Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym facility, not the daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the affordable membership, friendly and helpful staff, clean equipment, and community-oriented environment. Most reviewers rate it highly as a gym.
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- 322 E Holly Street, Bellingham, WA
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Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym facility, not the YMCA Infant Center daycare. Reviews praise the gym's affordability, equipment quality, friendly staff, and community focus, with most ratings being 4-5 stars.
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- 1256 N State St, Bellingham, WA
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NOTE: These reviews are for the YMCA gym facility, not the KEY PROGRAM daycare. The reviews cannot be used to assess the daycare center's quality, as they focus on gym membership, equipment, and adult fitness programs rather than childcare services.
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- 1256 N State St, Bellingham, WA
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Kids World 2000 receives highly polarized reviews, with five 5-star and four 1-star ratings reflecting dramatically different experiences. Positive reviewers praise attentive staff, good communication, and quality care, while negative reviewers cite safety concerns, poor hygiene practices, inadequate diaper changes, inconsistent policies, and dismissive management.
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- 2000 E Sunset, #A, Bellingham, WA
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Kids World Northwest has experienced a significant decline in quality and management. While some parents praised the center under previous leadership (particularly former director Rosa), current operations are marked by chronic staffing shortages, inconsistent care, poor communication, and safety concerns. Multiple families report being forced to find alternative childcare due to repeated early closures and class caps.
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- 4085 Home Rd, Bellingham, WA
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Kids World NW Firehouse has experienced a significant decline in quality following a change in management. While some parents praise the affordable rates and caring staff under previous leadership, numerous recent reviews cite severe staffing shortages leading to frequent classroom closures, early pickups, and last-minute cancellations. Additional concerns include missing items, safety issues, poor hygiene practices, and unresponsive management.
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- 4090 Home Road, Bellingham, WA
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- 2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA
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- 3033 Coolidge Drive, Bellingham, WA
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- 2900 Yew Street, Bellingham, WA
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- 941 Austin Street, Bellingham, WA
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- 1041 24th St, Bellingham, WA
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- 2508 Utter St, Bellingham, WA
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- 1401 Geneva St, Bellingham, WA
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- 1409 18th St, Bellingham, WA
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- 935 14th St, Bellingham, WA
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Frequently asked questions
- Licensing status with Washington's regulatory agency
- Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Washington)
- Safety measures and cleanliness
- Daily routines and educational curriculum
- Parent reviews and ratings
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