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13 Daycare Centers in Spanaway, Washington

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

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Spanaway

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
    Spanaway Lutheran
    4.38 score
    4.5(16)

    16001 A Street, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 76 children

    Spanaway Lutheran's BASE daycare program receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian values, and engaging activities. Parents highlight affordable pricing, individualized attention to children, and strong communication from staff. The program offers before/after school care, summer camps with field trips, and school transportation.

    Caring and dedicated staffChristian/faith-based environmentaffordable pricingindividualized attention to children
  2. 2
    Child'S Time Vi
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    21323 Mt Highway East, Suite D, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children

    Parents consistently praise Child's Time VI in Spanaway as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and newsletters, as well as the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple long-term families (some with 8+ years of enrollment) express deep satisfaction and recommend the center highly.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication via app and daily updatesclean facilityengaging age-appropriate activities
  3. 3
    Child'S Time IV
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    21323 Mountain Hwy East, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 56 children

    Parents consistently praise Child's Time IV for providing excellent care, learning opportunities, and a warm family-like environment. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with regular updates shared through an app. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress across all age groups.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication through app with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facilityengaging activities and learning opportunities
  4. 4
    Child'S Time #1
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    21620 38th Ave E, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 36 children

    Parents consistently praise Child's Time #1 in Spanaway as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and newsletters, as well as a clean facility that regularly invests in new resources. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (3-8+ years) and high satisfaction with the center's ability to support children across all age groups.

    Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communication and daily updates via appclean and well-maintained facilityregular investment in new toys and equipment
  5. 5
    Child'S Time II
    3.92 score
    3.9(20)

    21323 Mountain Hwy East, #A, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Child's Time II in Spanaway receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and learning. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through a parent app with daily updates and photos, and a clean, well-maintained facility that supports child development across all age groups. Many families report long-term enrollment and express deep trust in the center's ability to care for their children.

    caring and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via app and quick responseschildren excited to attendclean and sanitized facility
  6. 6
    Discovery Station Early Learni
    3.51 score
    3.1(6)

    17418 5th Ave E, Spanaway, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 46 children

    Discovery Station has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facility, daily communication, and engaging learning environment. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unresponsive management, poor staff attitudes, inadequate child supervision, unexplained injuries, and unhygienic conditions.

    Friendly and communicative staffclean facilityorganized environmentfun toys and playground

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Spanaway based on parent reviews

Spanaway Lutheran

4.5(16)

16001 A Street, Spanaway, WA

Spanaway Lutheran's BASE daycare program receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian values, and engaging activities. Parents highlight affordable pricing, individualized attention to children, and strong communication from staff. The program offers before/after school care, summer camps with field trips, and school transportation.

Caring and dedicated staffChristian/faith-based environmentaffordable pricing

Hugs Tugs & Luvs II Prek-Sch

4.2(3)

4308 208th St, Ct E, Bldg A & B, Spanaway, WA

Hugs Tugs & Luvs I

4.2(3)

4304 208th St E, Bldg C & D, Spanaway, WA

Hugs Tugs & Luvs II Infant

4.2(3)

4308 208th Street East, Bldg B, Spanaway, WA

Child'S Time Vi

3.9(20)

21323 Mt Highway East, Suite D, Spanaway, WA

Parents consistently praise Child's Time VI in Spanaway as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and newsletters, as well as the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple long-term families (some with 8+ years of enrollment) express deep satisfaction and recommend the center highly.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication via app and daily updatesclean facility

Child'S Time IV

3.9(20)

21323 Mountain Hwy East, Spanaway, WA

Parents consistently praise Child's Time IV for providing excellent care, learning opportunities, and a warm family-like environment. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with regular updates shared through an app. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication through app with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facility

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Daycare Centers in Spanaway, Washington

There are 13 daycare centers in Spanaway, 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 Spanaway, 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 Spanaway

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Spanaway Lutheran
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Spanaway Lutheran's BASE daycare program receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, Christian values, and engaging activities. Parents highlight affordable pricing, individualized attention to children, and strong communication from staff. The program offers before/after school care, summer camps with field trips, and school transportation.

Caring and dedicated staffChristian/faith-based environmentaffordable pricing
Address
16001 A Street, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hugs Tugs & Luvs II Prek-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4308 208th St, Ct E, Bldg A & B, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Hugs Tugs & Luvs I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4304 208th St E, Bldg C & D, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Hugs Tugs & Luvs II Infant
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
4308 208th Street East, Bldg B, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Child'S Time Vi
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Child's Time VI in Spanaway as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and newsletters, as well as the facility's cleanliness, engaging activities, and individualized attention to each child's needs. Multiple long-term families (some with 8+ years of enrollment) express deep satisfaction and recommend the center highly.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication via app and daily updatesclean facility
Address
21323 Mt Highway East, Suite D, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Child'S Time IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Child's Time IV for providing excellent care, learning opportunities, and a warm family-like environment. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and communicative, with regular updates shared through an app. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show significant developmental progress across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent communication through app with daily photos and updatessafe and clean facility
Address
21323 Mountain Hwy East, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Child'S Time #1
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Child's Time #1 in Spanaway as an exceptional daycare with caring, attentive staff and a nurturing environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily app updates, photos, and newsletters, as well as a clean facility that regularly invests in new resources. Multiple families report long-term enrollment (3-8+ years) and high satisfaction with the center's ability to support children across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent parent communication and daily updates via appclean and well-maintained facility
Address
21620 38th Ave E, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Child'S Time II
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Child's Time II in Spanaway receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are happy, engaged, and learning. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication through a parent app with daily updates and photos, and a clean, well-maintained facility that supports child development across all age groups. Many families report long-term enrollment and express deep trust in the center's ability to care for their children.

caring and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via app and quick responseschildren excited to attend
Address
21323 Mountain Hwy East, #A, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Discovery Station Early Learni
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

Discovery Station has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the friendly staff, clean facility, daily communication, and engaging learning environment. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including unresponsive management, poor staff attitudes, inadequate child supervision, unexplained injuries, and unhygienic conditions.

Friendly and communicative staffclean facilityorganized environment
Address
17418 5th Ave E, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Elk Plain Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
22015 22nd Ave E, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hugs Tugs & Luvs Pioneer
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7315 Eustis Hunt Rd E, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Camas Prairie Element
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
320 176th St E, Spanaway, WA
Phone
(176) 035-5833
Central Station Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
18823 Pacific Ave S, Spanaway, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

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