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83 Daycare Centers in Vancouver, Washington

Browse all 83 daycare centers in Vancouver, Washington. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Vancouver

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
    Little Hands Preschool & Dcc
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    9608 Ne 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Little Hands Preschool & Daycare in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and nurturing environment, and balanced approach to play-based and structured learning. Children reportedly show increased confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for learning.

    Caring and dedicated teacherssafe and clean facilitieswell-organized classroomsbalanced curriculum combining play and learning
  2. 2
    Salmon Creek Elc/Teddy Bear
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    2016 Ne 138th Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy Salmon Creek for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children adjust well and thrive in a safe, clean environment with educational programming. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their overall experience.

    Warm and caring staffresponsive owner (John)smooth transitions for new studentsdaily communication and photo updates
  3. 3
    Kidspace INC
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    5145 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children

    Kidspace Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff and student-centered, play-based curriculum. Parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with improved language development, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. The facility is described as a nurturing, safe environment where children feel valued and loved.

    Highly skilled and caring teachersstudent-centered learning approacharts and crafts activitiescurriculum quality
  4. 4
    St Paul Christian Dcc
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1309 Franklin Street, Suite A, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    The reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe St. Paul Christian as a church that provides community services including mail distribution, shelter services, and recovery meetings. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff and community-oriented mission.

    Caring and knowledgeable volunteer stafffree mail servicesshelter servicesrecovery meetings
  5. 5
    Little World Child Care Ctr
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    900 W 12th St, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Parents consistently praise Little World Child Care Center for its quality care, clean environment, and dedicated staff. They appreciate daily communication with photo updates and activity variety, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center appears to offer bilingual learning opportunities in Spanish.

    Enthusiastic childrenkind and professional staffclean facilitydaily updates with photos through app
  6. 6
    Vancouver Montessori Dcc
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    10316 Ne 14 Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children

    Vancouver Montessori DCC receives consistently positive reviews from parents whose children have attended. Parents praise the caring staff, Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and self-paced learning, and the calm, supportive environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and successfully transitioned to the adjoining Montessori school.

    Excellent teachers who carechild-centered Montessori approachencourages independence and confidencecalm environment
  7. 7
    Learning Adventures/Goddard
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    3111 Se 192nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children

    Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Vancouver for providing exceptional care, thoughtful curriculum, and a safe, nurturing environment. Children show significant development across academic, social, and emotional areas, with staff described as caring, professional, and communicative. All reviewers report high satisfaction and recommend the facility to others.

    caring and enthusiastic staffthoughtful and detailed curriculumsafe environmentstrong child development outcomes
  8. 8
    Salmon Creek Christian Day
    4.46 score
    4.6(16)

    12217 Ne Highway 99, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children

    Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center as they reflect experiences at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, not the daycare program. The Google Rating of 4.6/5 appears to have 0 actual daycare reviews on file.

    None mentioned - reviews discuss church servicescommunity assistanceand spiritual support rather than daycare services
  9. 9
    Ywca Ys Care Child Day Care
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Reviews praise YWCA Clark County as a compassionate community organization providing valuable support and resources for women, children, and families. Reviewers consistently highlight the empathy, professionalism, and dedication of staff and advocates across various services including domestic violence support, legal assistance, and crisis intervention.

    Compassionate and professional staffcomprehensive support serviceshelpful advocateswelcoming environment
  10. 10
    Red Robin Preschool & Daycare
    4.34 score
    4.5(11)

    10111 Ne 13th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Red Robin Preschool & Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, outdoor-focused curriculum, transparent communication, and warm environment. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with a teacher's demeanor and perceived lack of patience.

    caring and kind staffcreative activitiesoutdoor play emphasisage-appropriate programming

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Vancouver based on parent reviews

Little Hands Preschool & Dcc

5(20)

9608 Ne 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA

Little Hands Preschool & Daycare in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and nurturing environment, and balanced approach to play-based and structured learning. Children reportedly show increased confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for learning.

Caring and dedicated teacherssafe and clean facilitieswell-organized classrooms

Salmon Creek Elc/Teddy Bear

4.9(20)

2016 Ne 138th Street, Vancouver, WA

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy Salmon Creek for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children adjust well and thrive in a safe, clean environment with educational programming. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their overall experience.

Warm and caring staffresponsive owner (John)smooth transitions for new students

Kidspace INC

4.9(20)

5145 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA

Kidspace Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff and student-centered, play-based curriculum. Parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with improved language development, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. The facility is described as a nurturing, safe environment where children feel valued and loved.

Highly skilled and caring teachersstudent-centered learning approacharts and crafts activities

St Paul Christian Dcc

4.7(20)

1309 Franklin Street, Suite A, Vancouver, WA

The reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe St. Paul Christian as a church that provides community services including mail distribution, shelter services, and recovery meetings. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff and community-oriented mission.

Caring and knowledgeable volunteer stafffree mail servicesshelter services

Little World Child Care Ctr

5(6)

900 W 12th St, Vancouver, WA

Parents consistently praise Little World Child Care Center for its quality care, clean environment, and dedicated staff. They appreciate daily communication with photo updates and activity variety, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center appears to offer bilingual learning opportunities in Spanish.

Enthusiastic childrenkind and professional staffclean facility

Vancouver Montessori Dcc

5(5)

10316 Ne 14 Street, Vancouver, WA

Vancouver Montessori DCC receives consistently positive reviews from parents whose children have attended. Parents praise the caring staff, Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and self-paced learning, and the calm, supportive environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and successfully transitioned to the adjoining Montessori school.

Excellent teachers who carechild-centered Montessori approachencourages independence and confidence

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Daycare Centers in Vancouver, Washington

There are 83 daycare centers in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver, 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 Vancouver

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Kindercare Lrn Ct1610
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Vancouver (Salmon Creek location) for exceptional care, warm staff, and strong communication. Director Kayte and her team are frequently highlighted for treating families like their own and being highly responsive to parent needs. Children show measurable growth in social, emotional, and academic development while parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and wellbeing.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive director (Kayte)clear daily communication via app with photos/videos
Address
13315 Ne 12th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Learning Avenues Ccc Mccoy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues McCoy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight excellent communication, accommodation of special needs, and strong employee retention. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor program coordination.

Loving and nurturing environmentfriendly and patient staffexcellent communication with parents
Address
500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning Avenues Ccc 5701
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues CCC 5701 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility is noted for excellent communication, special needs accommodation, and strong community involvement. One parent reported poor administrative communication and lack of follow-through on program assistance.

caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentgood communication with parents
Address
5701 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Learning Avenues Ccc Marshall
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy and excited to attend, with parents noting strong communication and accommodating approach to special needs. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor communication.

Loving and nurturing environmentfriendly and patient staffgood communication with parents
Address
6400 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning Avenues Ccc Mlk Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues MLK Site receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong communication, and loving environment where children are happy and excited to attend. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor communication from administrative staff.

Caring and patient staffdaily communication about child concernsaccommodating to special needs
Address
4801 Idaho Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sonshine Christian Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Sonshine Christian DCC receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, structured activities, Christian environment, and long-term family involvement. However, some parents report staff training gaps, poor conflict resolution, staffing shortages with unexpected closures, and a cliquish management culture.

Friendly and caring staffstructured activities with free playdaily parent communication
Address
11208 Ne Hazel Dell Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Vancouver School District #37
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Vancouver School District #37 receives mixed feedback with most reviewers praising staff helpfulness, kindness, and availability. However, several parents report significant concerns about bus driver performance, including missed stops, inconsistent substitute drivers, and unaddressed bullying on routes.

Helpful and knowledgeable staffstrong administrators and counselorsresponsive to parent questions
Address
1601 E Mcloughlin Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca-Springfield Meadows
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

YMCA-Springfield Meadows receives highly polarized reviews. Long-term parents praise the caring staff, educational quality, and accommodating schedules, while recent parents report serious concerns about management changes, inconsistent communication, health protocols, dietary accommodation failures, and supervision issues.

Caring and educated staffsupportive of parenting choicesaccommodating with flexible schedules
Address
4317 Ne 66th Avenue, #A, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Wsu Child Dev Prog Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14204 Ne Salmon Creek Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tendercare Childrens Ctr II
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3108 Ne 118th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Hough Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1900 Daniels Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Columbia Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
17500 Se Sequoia Circle, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc York Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9300 Ne 152 Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Fruit Valley Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3410 Fruit Valley Road, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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A Childs Place INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2911 Ne 132nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childrens Village Salmon Crk
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Children's Village Salmon Creek for its caring, compassionate staff who treat children as extended family. The center is noted for cleanliness, safety protocols, strong communication through the Procare app, and individualized attention to child development. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children over years and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and patient staffClean facilitiesProcare communication app for parent updates
Address
1900 Ne 129th Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Swccc Lincoln Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4200 Daniels Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare Lrn Ctr 1698
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Orchards KinderCare for exceptionally caring and passionate staff who treat children like family. Multiple reviewers highlight strong teacher-child relationships, effective communication, developmental support, and a welcoming environment that makes transitions to school easier. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing deep gratitude and reluctance to leave the facility.

Caring and passionate stafffamily-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
7715 Ne 119th Place, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Skinner School Montessori Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5001 Ne 66th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Noahs Ark II Christian Dc/Ps
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7701 Ne 101st Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Central Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2115 East Mcloughlin, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Good Shepherd Montessori Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
805 Se Ellsworth Road, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Creative Learning Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
11814 Ne 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare Lrn Ctr 1526
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Fisher's Landing KinderCare for its caring, attentive staff and structured curriculum that prepares children for kindergarten. All reviewers highlight strong communication, genuine teacher-child relationships, and a welcoming environment where children feel safe and happy. Multiple parents report significant developmental and social skill improvements in their children.

Experienced and caring staffstructured curriculum with engaging projectsexcellent parent communication through app
Address
16808 Se Mc Gillivary Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Swccc Fishers Landing Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3800 Se Hiddenbrook Drive, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Innovative Serv-Kids Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10401 Ne 4th Plain Rd, #201, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Hearthwood Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
801 Ne Hearthwood Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Swccc Pleasant Valley Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14320 Ne 50th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare Lrn Ctr #850
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center #850 in Vancouver for its caring, compassionate staff and positive learning environment. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable developmental progress. The facility is noted for strong leadership, safety protocols, and enrichment activities.

Caring and attentive staffchild development and learningstrong director and leadership
Address
400 Se 120th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Swccc Glenwood Heights
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9716 Ne 134th Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 83 all daycares in Vancouver, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Vancouver, 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 Vancouver for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Vancouver 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.