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13 Daycare Centers in Mercer Island, Washington

Browse all 13 daycare centers in Mercer Island, Washington. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mercer Island

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
    Pixie Hill Preschool
    4.72 score
    5(13)

    4025 86th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and balanced approach to academic and social-emotional learning. Parents consistently report that children love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with many highlighting the strong sense of community built among families.

    Experienced and credentialed teachers with elementary school backgroundsbalanced academics and social-emotional learningcaring and attentive staffjoyful and welcoming atmosphere
  2. 2
    Pixie Hill Preschool
    4.72 score
    5(13)

    8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, credentialed teachers and balanced approach combining academic instruction with social-emotional learning. Parents highlight the nurturing community atmosphere, beautiful facility with outdoor space, and strong kindergarten preparation that leaves children eager to attend.

    Experienced and credentialed teachersstrong academic curriculumsocial-emotional learning focusbeautiful house facility with large outdoor backyard
  3. 3
    Little Acorn Sprouts
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    8236 Se 24th St, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 14 children

    Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Sprouts for exceptional staff quality, attentive care, and individualized attention to children's development. Teachers are described as loving, professional, and going above-and-beyond typical daycare services. One reviewer noted the facility was recently sold to Creative Learning Center.

    Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4)strong curriculum implementationdaily photo and video updates
  4. 4
    Little Acorn Day School
    4.35 score
    4.7(5)

    8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 24 children

    Parents praise Little Acorn Day School for its attentive, caring staff who go above and beyond typical daycare services. Multiple reviewers highlight the low teacher-to-child ratios, strong curriculum, positive behavioral outcomes, and excellent communication with parents. One reviewer noted the facility may have recently changed ownership to Creative Learning Center.

    Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4 for under 2.5 years old)
  5. 5

    3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

    STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR is a well-maintained facility on Mercer Island offering gym equipment, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and community events. Parents praise the caring and involved staff, clean facilities, and quality childcare that supports children's growth and development. The center provides good value and a welcoming community atmosphere.

    Caring and attentive staffspacious and clean facilityswimming lessons availablefitness classes included
  6. 6

    4030 86th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children

    Country Village Day School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring teachers, warm environment, and child development support. Most reviewers report their children love attending and highlight the director's organization. One concern noted is a high frequency of illness among children and inconsistent management when the director is away.

    caring and phenomenal teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong child development supportorganized director

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Mercer Island based on parent reviews

Pixie Hill Preschool

5(13)

4025 86th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA

Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and balanced approach to academic and social-emotional learning. Parents consistently report that children love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with many highlighting the strong sense of community built among families.

Experienced and credentialed teachers with elementary school backgroundsbalanced academics and social-emotional learningcaring and attentive staff

Pixie Hill Preschool

5(13)

8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA

Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, credentialed teachers and balanced approach combining academic instruction with social-emotional learning. Parents highlight the nurturing community atmosphere, beautiful facility with outdoor space, and strong kindergarten preparation that leaves children eager to attend.

Experienced and credentialed teachersstrong academic curriculumsocial-emotional learning focus

Little Acorn Sprouts

4.7(5)

8236 Se 24th St, Mercer Island, WA

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Sprouts for exceptional staff quality, attentive care, and individualized attention to children's development. Teachers are described as loving, professional, and going above-and-beyond typical daycare services. One reviewer noted the facility was recently sold to Creative Learning Center.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4)strong curriculum implementation

Little Acorn Day School

4.7(5)

8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA

Parents praise Little Acorn Day School for its attentive, caring staff who go above and beyond typical daycare services. Multiple reviewers highlight the low teacher-to-child ratios, strong curriculum, positive behavioral outcomes, and excellent communication with parents. One reviewer noted the facility may have recently changed ownership to Creative Learning Center.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4 for under 2.5 years old)

Stroum Jewish Community Ctr

4.4(20)

3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA

STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR is a well-maintained facility on Mercer Island offering gym equipment, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and community events. Parents praise the caring and involved staff, clean facilities, and quality childcare that supports children's growth and development. The center provides good value and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffspacious and clean facilityswimming lessons available

Early World

5(2)

3027 80th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA

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Daycare Centers in Mercer Island, Washington

There are 13 daycare centers in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island

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Pixie Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the experienced, caring teachers and balanced approach to academic and social-emotional learning. Parents consistently report that children love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten, with many highlighting the strong sense of community built among families.

Experienced and credentialed teachers with elementary school backgroundsbalanced academics and social-emotional learningcaring and attentive staff
Address
4025 86th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 489-9975
Pixie Hill Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Pixie Hill Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, credentialed teachers and balanced approach combining academic instruction with social-emotional learning. Parents highlight the nurturing community atmosphere, beautiful facility with outdoor space, and strong kindergarten preparation that leaves children eager to attend.

Experienced and credentialed teachersstrong academic curriculumsocial-emotional learning focus
Address
8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 236-6138
Early World
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3027 80th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2240
Little Acorn Sprouts
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Little Acorn Sprouts for exceptional staff quality, attentive care, and individualized attention to children's development. Teachers are described as loving, professional, and going above-and-beyond typical daycare services. One reviewer noted the facility was recently sold to Creative Learning Center.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4)strong curriculum implementation
Address
8236 Se 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2094
Little Acorn Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Little Acorn Day School for its attentive, caring staff who go above and beyond typical daycare services. Multiple reviewers highlight the low teacher-to-child ratios, strong curriculum, positive behavioral outcomes, and excellent communication with parents. One reviewer noted the facility may have recently changed ownership to Creative Learning Center.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4 for under 2.5 years old)
Address
8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 236-6048
Stroum Jewish Community Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

STROUM JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR is a well-maintained facility on Mercer Island offering gym equipment, swimming lessons, fitness classes, and community events. Parents praise the caring and involved staff, clean facilities, and quality childcare that supports children's growth and development. The center provides good value and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Caring and attentive staffspacious and clean facilityswimming lessons available
Address
3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2711
Country Village Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Country Village Day School receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring teachers, warm environment, and child development support. Most reviewers report their children love attending and highlight the director's organization. One concern noted is a high frequency of illness among children and inconsistent management when the director is away.

caring and phenomenal teacherswarm and welcoming environmentstrong child development support
Address
4030 86th Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2710
Creative Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
8236 Se 24th St, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2455
Kids Company West Mercer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4141 81st Ave Se, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 437-7839
Island Park Kids Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5437 Island Crest Way, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 230-0627
French American School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3795 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 275-5353
Lakeridge Kids Company
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8215 Se 78th, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 230-0602
Mercer Isl Boys & Girls_club
Child Daycare & Preschools

Mercer Island Boys & Girls Club is an older facility with mixed reviews. While some visitors appreciate the venue for events and have positive memories, the majority of reviews highlight serious facility maintenance issues that overshadow any positive aspects.

Good courtnice venue for eventspositive memories created
Address
2825 W Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 232-2454

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Frequently asked questions

There are 13 all daycares in Mercer Island, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Mercer Island, 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 Mercer Island for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mercer Island 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.