How many all daycares are in Des Moines, Washington?

There are 5 all daycares in Des Moines, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.

How do I choose the right daycare in Des Moines?

When choosing a daycare in Des Moines, consider visiting facilities in person and checking: 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 Location and hours that fit your schedule

What is the average cost of daycare in Washington?

Daycare costs in Washington typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Des Moines for current pricing.

Are daycares in Des Moines licensed and regulated?

Yes, daycare centers in Des Moines must be licensed by Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.

Daycare Centers in Des Moines, Washington (5 Results)

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Des Moines

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.

1
Grace Children'S Center
4.58 score
4.9(9)
22815 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 82 children
Grace Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism. Parents consistently highlight the safe, nurturing environment and appreciate the daily communication and personalized touches. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and excited to attend.
Loving and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentdaily photo and activity updates via apppersonalized birthday celebrations
2
Puddlejumpers Childcare And Pr
4.5 score
5(5)
21616 7th Pl S, Des Moines, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 37 children
Puddlejumpers Childcare and Preschool in Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, long-tenured staff, safe and engaging environment, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility offers reasonable pricing with flexible full and part-time options and excellent outdoor play facilities.
Caring and stable staffchildren excited to attendfriendly and responsible teacherssafe environment
3
Greenacres Learning Center
4.08 score
4.1(20)
1826 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Parents consistently praise Greenacres Learning Center (also referred to as College4Kids) for its caring, professional staff, bilingual Spanish immersion curriculum, and strong developmental focus. They highlight excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, along with a clean, well-organized facility. All ten reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents noting their children are happy, thriving, and developing strong language and social skills.
Attentive and caring teachersbilingual Spanish immersion programdaily photo and video updatesdetailed daily reports on eating and sleeping
4
Highline Community College
3.92 score
3.9(20)
240o S 240th St, Des Moines, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
This is not a daycare center but rather a community college. The reviews provided are for Highline Community College, an educational institution, not a childcare facility. There appears to be a data mismatch between the daycare listing and the reviews submitted.
None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Des Moines based on parent reviews

Grace Children'S Center

4.9(9)

22815 24th Ave S, Des Moines, WA

Grace Children's Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the staff's attentiveness, warmth, and professionalism. Parents consistently highlight the safe, nurturing environment and appreciate the daily communication and personalized touches. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and excited to attend.

Loving and caring staffsafe and nurturing environmentdaily photo and activity updates via app

Puddlejumpers Childcare And Pr

5(5)

21616 7th Pl S, Des Moines, WA

Puddlejumpers Childcare and Preschool in Des Moines receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, long-tenured staff, safe and engaging environment, and their children's enthusiasm for attending. The facility offers reasonable pricing with flexible full and part-time options and excellent outdoor play facilities.

Caring and stable staffchildren excited to attendfriendly and responsible teachers

Greenacres Learning Center

4.1(20)

1826 S 240th St, Des Moines, WA

Parents consistently praise Greenacres Learning Center (also referred to as College4Kids) for its caring, professional staff, bilingual Spanish immersion curriculum, and strong developmental focus. They highlight excellent communication through daily updates, photos, and videos, along with a clean, well-organized facility. All ten reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents noting their children are happy, thriving, and developing strong language and social skills.

Attentive and caring teachersbilingual Spanish immersion programdaily photo and video updates

Highline Community College

3.9(20)

240o S 240th St, Des Moines, WA

This is not a daycare center but rather a community college. The reviews provided are for Highline Community College, an educational institution, not a childcare facility. There appears to be a data mismatch between the daycare listing and the reviews submitted.

None applicable - reviews are for a collegenot a daycare

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