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2,115 Daycare Centers in Washington

Browse 2,115 daycare centers across Washington. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Washington

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Washington can make the decision-making process smoother.

Washington has about 2,115 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Washington. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Washington

There are 2,115 daycares in Washington: 17 headstart facilities, 1 before/after school centers, 17 religious facility daycares, and 2,080 childcare and preschool centers.

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Magic Lantern Montessori Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
4620 S Findlay Street, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 722-2280
Young Child Academy/Seattle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Young Child Academy for its nurturing, patient staff and enriching curriculum including art, music, Spanish, and Japanese classes. The center is known for strong parent communication through daily updates, low teacher turnover, and a family-oriented community atmosphere led by a deeply involved director.

Nurturing and patient staffenriched curriculum with special classesdaily photo and journal updates
Address
557 Roy St, # 110, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 282-2713
Robinswood Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Robinswood Child Care Center as a well-maintained park facility with separate playgrounds for different age groups, ample amenities, and natural shade. The large grounds offer diverse activities including sports fields, open grass areas, and a pond. However, some note limitations for very young children and occasional accessibility issues.

Shaded areasseparate playgrounds for different ageslarge grassy fields
Address
14844 Se 22nd St, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grandmas Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Grandma's Corner Restaurant in Seaside, Washington, not a daycare center. There are no parent reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, safety practices, or child development programs.

N/A - Reviews discuss restaurant food qualityatmosphereand service only
Address
922 12th St Ne, Auburn, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Discovery Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Discovery Center I in Kirkland receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting caring and attentive teachers, engaging curriculum with strong focus on arts and creativity, and excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children love attending and show measurable academic and social development.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily parent communication via app with photos
Address
13111 Ne 85th St, Kirkland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grasslawn Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Grasslawn Children's Center as an excellent park facility with diverse play equipment suitable for all age groups. The facility features well-maintained grounds, multiple playgrounds, sports fields, ample parking, and green spaces that keep children engaged for extended periods.

Excellent playground equipment including slides and climbing structuressuitable for all agesample free parking
Address
7355 148th Ave Ne, Redmond, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Care A Lot Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Care A Lot Center in Walla Walla receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, dedicated staff led by owners Nancy and Jesse. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, nutritious home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and a supportive environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented atmospherehome-cooked healthy meals
Address
1803 Pleasant, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Small World Child Care And
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Small World Child Care Center in Mount Vernon receives mostly positive reviews (5/5 ratings) praising the caring staff, bilingual education, engaging activities, and long operating hours. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff yelling at children, neglect, unexplained injuries, and bullying with inadequate staff response.

Caring and phenomenal staffbilingual English-Spanish instructionlong hours (5am-6pm)
Address
900 Mclean Road, Mount Vernon, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Christ Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Christ Lutheran Church in Tacoma is highly regarded as a welcoming and vibrant faith community. Reviews consistently praise the friendly, kind people and welcoming atmosphere for visitors and families of all ages. The facility is noted for its beautiful architecture and community-focused activities.

welcoming and friendly communityvibrant church atmospherefamily-friendly programming
Address
8211 112th St S W, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Our Future Leaders El INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Our Future Leaders EL Inc receives strong praise for staff professionalism, care quality, and child development, particularly for infants and toddlers. Most parents highly recommend the facility. However, one parent reported a negative experience with sudden enrollment termination and poor communication from management.

friendly and caring staffprofessional carechild development and learning
Address
1015 S 92nd St, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camas Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Reviews describe Camas Early Learning Center as a comprehensive community facility offering exceptional recreation, wellness, and childcare services. Parents consistently praise the clean, modern facilities, friendly and helpful staff, reasonable pricing, and diverse amenities suitable for all ages.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesmodern recreation equipment (poolswater slide
Address
1821 Leclerc Rd North, Cusick, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Wsmc Granger Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

These reviews appear to be for a family medicine clinic, not a daycare center. The reviews praise Dr. Danielle Smith and staff for their medical care, thoroughness, and patient communication. No actual daycare reviews are present for WSMC GRANGER CDC.

Knowledgeable and thorough providercompassionate carefriendly and professional staff
Address
300 E 1st St, Granger, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eocf Skyline
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
6509 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Place Early Learning Ct
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1063 Fir Street, Darrington, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Mukilteo Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Mukilteo Kids received praise for their community support during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for manufacturing PPE and masks for healthcare workers. Parents appreciated the dedication and leadership demonstrated by the center during this critical time.

Community support during pandemicPPE/mask manufacturing for healthcare workersdedicated leadership
Address
13000 Beverly Park Road, Mukilteo, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Creative Ad/2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

CREATIVE AD/2 in Marysville is a church-based daycare with mostly positive reviews praising the welcoming atmosphere and community spirit. One parent reported difficulty connecting with staff and feeling unwelcome after an unresponded prayer request.

welcoming environmentgood spiritwonderful staff
Address
7227 44th Ave Ne, Marysville, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Country Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
602 Minnesota Street, Rainier, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Mcchord Afb Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not contain feedback about the daycare center itself. Instead, reviews discuss the military base, its facilities, hospital, commissary, and general amenities. No actual daycare experience or services are documented in these reviews.

Base cleanliness and maintenancehospital qualityconvenient location near Seattle and Vancouver
Address
62nd Svs/Svy Bld 3032, Mcchord Afb, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mcchord Afb Youth Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided do not contain information about the daycare center itself. Instead, they discuss the McChord AFB military base in general, including its facilities, commissary, hospital, and location near Seattle and Mt. Rainier. No actual daycare experiences or services are described in any of the reviews.

Base is clean and well-maintainedscenic location with Mt. Rainier viewsfriendly people
Address
62nd Svs/Svy Bld 5602, Mcchord Afb, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childrens Garden Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Children's Garden for its individualized attention, caring staff, and Montessori-based curriculum that fosters academic growth and emotional development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and show measurable progress in reading, social skills, and independence. The center has long waitlists due to high demand.

Individualized attention to each childcaring and dedicated staffstrong academic outcomes especially in reading
Address
2440 Garlick Blvd, Richland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Great Beginnings Cc Ctr 23605
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Great Beginnings/College for Kids in Kent receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the quality care, bilingual Spanish curriculum, clean facilities, regular communication through photos/updates, and home-like atmosphere where children feel safe and happy.

Attentive and caring staffbilingual Spanish instructionin-house meal preparation with organic food options
Address
23310 Lakeside Blvd, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
French Immersion School Of Wa
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise French Immersion School of WA for its high-quality bilingual education, native French-speaking teachers, and warm, inclusive community. The school is noted for small class sizes that enable personalized attention, rigorous academics aligned with the French educational system, and experiential learning approaches. Families report their children develop strong bilingual skills and confidence while experiencing excellent social-emotional support.

native French-speaking teacherssmall class sizes with personalized attentionhigh academic quality
Address
4211 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy Se, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Bayview Manor
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: These reviews appear to be for Bayview Retirement Community, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the facility's compassionate and professional staff, warm welcoming atmosphere, and quality care for residents. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting staff dedication, amenities, activities, and overall resident satisfaction.

Dedicated and compassionate staffwarm and welcoming atmospherequality meals
Address
20 W Queen Anne Dr. Way, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 281-1578
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.6

Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church is highly regarded by the community, though reviews focus primarily on their food bank and community outreach programs rather than daycare services. The facility is praised for its welcoming atmosphere, progressive values, and extensive support for low-income and homeless populations. Parents and community members consistently highlight the church's generous and inclusive approach to serving those in need.

Welcoming and inclusive communityfood bank servicesholiday food programs
Address
7500 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 789-9824
Quality
Ballard First Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.6

This facility is a religious church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming community, quality services, and commitment to outreach, but contain no information about childcare or daycare services.

Warm and welcoming congregationinclusive communitystrong pastoral leadership
Address
6521 20th N.W., Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 784-4130
Damascus Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The reviews provided are for Damascus International Fellowship, a church, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming spiritual community, live gospel music, and community service. No actual daycare services or childcare experiences are discussed in these reviews.

Welcoming atmospherestrong faith-based communitylive gospel music
Address
5237 Rainier Ave So, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 725-5930
Champions Moorlands
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6
Address
15115 84th Ave Ne, Kenmore, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Northgate Presch And Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Northgate Preschool and Child Care is a church-based facility in Seattle with an inclusive, welcoming environment. Parents praise the diverse community, inclusive practices across races, and snack services. The center appears to serve both as a daycare and religious community space.

Welcoming and inclusive communitydiverse staff and familiesno discrimination
Address
12345 8th Ave Ne, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 367-7275
The Giving Tree Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

The Giving Tree Learning Center in Tukwila receives universal praise from parents across all reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, clean facility, strong communication, and positive developmental outcomes for their children. Multiple families report their children thriving academically and socially, with some noting significant developmental progress.

Caring and compassionate staffclean and safe facilitystrong parent-teacher communication
Address
4230 S 164th St, Tukwila, WA
Phone
(206) 241-1820
Quality
Alphabet Preschool Center E
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Alphabet Preschool Center E receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, who praise the caring staff, cleanliness, and family-like atmosphere. The facility is noted for long-term enrollment and quality care. One parent reported being turned away due to age restrictions for their 7-year-old child.

caring and awesome staffclean and organized facilityfamily-like environment
Address
7607 Lakewood Drive Sw, Lakewood, WA
Phone
(176) 023-3687
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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,115 all daycares across Washington. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Washington are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Washington, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Washington sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Washington vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.