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17 Daycare Centers in Gig Harbor, Washington

Browse all 17 daycare centers in Gig Harbor, Washington. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Gig Harbor

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. 1
    Cottesmore Christian C.C.
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    2909-14th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Note: These reviews appear to be for a senior care/rehabilitation facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, welcoming environment, and compassionate staff. Visitors highlight excellent medical care, responsive administration, and positive patient outcomes.

    Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffskilled therapists (OT/PT)responsive doctors
  2. 2
    Beginnings Childcare LLC
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    3909 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Beginnings Childcare LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff who create a calm, inclusive environment and communicate effectively. One parent reported poor communication and frustration after being on the waitlist for months without clarity on enrollment. Current enrolled families consistently highlight the center's responsiveness, individual attention to children, and quality care across multiple age groups.

    Attentive and caring staffcalm environmentstrong communication with parentsindividual attention to children's needs
  3. 3
    Cottesmore Cdc
    4.07 score
    4.1(10)

    8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Cottesmore CDC receives overwhelming praise from most parents, who highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily app updates, and ample outdoor playtime. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about director qualifications, overcrowding, understaffing, and child safety issues.

    Kind and attentive staffexcellent communication via app updates with photos and videosabundant outdoor playtimestable staff retention
  4. 4
    In His Hands Learning Center
    3.93 score
    3.9(15)

    14405 Peacock Hill Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    In His Hands Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and staff. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, clean facility, organized curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight the supportive leadership and strong team dynamic among employees.

    caring and attentive teacherswell-organized curriculum and daily scheduleclean facilitystructured activities and field trips

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Gig Harbor based on parent reviews

Cottesmore Christian C.C.

4.8(20)

2909-14th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA

Note: These reviews appear to be for a senior care/rehabilitation facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, welcoming environment, and compassionate staff. Visitors highlight excellent medical care, responsive administration, and positive patient outcomes.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffskilled therapists (OT/PT)

Beginnings Childcare LLC

4.5(6)

3909 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA

Beginnings Childcare LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff who create a calm, inclusive environment and communicate effectively. One parent reported poor communication and frustration after being on the waitlist for months without clarity on enrollment. Current enrolled families consistently highlight the center's responsiveness, individual attention to children, and quality care across multiple age groups.

Attentive and caring staffcalm environmentstrong communication with parents

Cottesmore Cdc

4.1(10)

8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA

Cottesmore CDC receives overwhelming praise from most parents, who highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily app updates, and ample outdoor playtime. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about director qualifications, overcrowding, understaffing, and child safety issues.

Kind and attentive staffexcellent communication via app updates with photos and videosabundant outdoor playtime

In His Hands Learning Center

3.9(15)

14405 Peacock Hill Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA

In His Hands Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and staff. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, clean facility, organized curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight the supportive leadership and strong team dynamic among employees.

caring and attentive teacherswell-organized curriculum and daily scheduleclean facility

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Daycare Centers in Gig Harbor, Washington

There are 17 daycare centers in Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor, 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 Gig Harbor

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Cottesmore Christian C.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Note: These reviews appear to be for a senior care/rehabilitation facility, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, welcoming environment, and compassionate staff. Visitors highlight excellent medical care, responsive administration, and positive patient outcomes.

Clean and well-maintained facilityfriendly and caring staffskilled therapists (OT/PT)
Address
2909-14th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Beginnings Childcare LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Beginnings Childcare LLC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from current families, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff who create a calm, inclusive environment and communicate effectively. One parent reported poor communication and frustration after being on the waitlist for months without clarity on enrollment. Current enrolled families consistently highlight the center's responsiveness, individual attention to children, and quality care across multiple age groups.

Attentive and caring staffcalm environmentstrong communication with parents
Address
3909 Grandview St, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cottesmore Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Cottesmore CDC receives overwhelming praise from most parents, who highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through daily app updates, and ample outdoor playtime. However, one negative review raises serious concerns about director qualifications, overcrowding, understaffing, and child safety issues.

Kind and attentive staffexcellent communication via app updates with photos and videosabundant outdoor playtime
Address
8402 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
In His Hands Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

In His Hands Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents and staff. Parents praise the caring, professional staff, clean facility, organized curriculum, and safe environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers highlight the supportive leadership and strong team dynamic among employees.

caring and attentive teacherswell-organized curriculum and daily scheduleclean facility
Address
14405 Peacock Hill Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Harbor Schoolyard
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7402 Myers Lane Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Puget Sound Esd
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9601 Bujacich Rd Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our School Of Gig Harbor
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6820 32nd St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
(176) 230-0852
Kindercare #1336
Child Daycare & Preschools

KinderCare #1336 in Gig Harbor receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, learning-focused curriculum, recent management improvements, and communication with parents. Negative reviewers cite chronic staffing shortages, billing practices, facility cleanliness concerns, unprofessional conduct, and scheduling reliability issues.

Caring and patient teachersengaging phonics and learning activitiesclean facility
Address
3811 Grandview Ave, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Ymca At Minter Creek
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12617 118th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Artondale Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6219 40th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Ymca At Voyager
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5615 Kopachuck Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Harbor Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4002 36th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Vaughn Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17521 Hall Road Kpn, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
(176) 091-1552
Quality
Safe Harbor
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5215 Wollochet Dr, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Harbor Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5414 Comte Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mini Skool Elcly Learning Gig
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Cadence Academy (note: reviews mention Cadence Academy, not the listed daycare name) for its caring, communicative staff and strong educational curriculum across all age groups. The center receives universal 5-star ratings with parents highlighting excellent teacher-child ratios, developmental progress, daily photo/app updates, and flexible accommodation of special needs.

Caring and attentive staffstrong curriculum focusing on education and interpersonal skillsexcellent teacher-child ratios in infant room
Address
3716 56th St Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Ymca At Purdy Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13815 62nd Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 17 all daycares in Gig Harbor, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Gig Harbor, 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
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 Gig Harbor for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Gig Harbor 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.