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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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St James Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

St James Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, affordability, and care for children. However, two negative reviews cite unprofessional management behavior and general dissatisfaction without specific details.

Knowledgeable and caring staffaffordable pricinghealthy meals and snacks provided
Address
1134 Columbia St, Cathlamet, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Sea-Dru-Nar(Sea Drugs & Narc)
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

NOTE: This facility is not a daycare center but an addiction treatment/recovery program. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive from program graduates who credit the facility with saving their lives and maintaining long-term sobriety. Reviewers praise the staff compassion, structured environment, and behavioral modification approach.

Staff are caring and passionateclean facilitydecent food
Address
10344 14th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 767-7024
Kent Parks And Recreation
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kent Parks and Recreation receives mostly positive feedback regarding facility cleanliness and staff friendliness, with parents appreciating the indoor playground options. However, one parent had a negative experience with the Parks and Recreation coordinator, citing poor customer service and lack of problem-solving approach.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffwell-maintained grounds
Address
24700 64th Ave S, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning Garden - Bellevue
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Bright Horizons Bellevue as a high-quality, safe, and nurturing facility with excellent staff and engaging curriculum. Children show marked developmental progress across academic, social, and creative areas. The center is noted for its cleanliness, flexibility, and transparent communication, though one parent mentioned high costs.

Caring and responsive staffsafe and clean facilitieswell-equipped classrooms with art studio and STEM lab
Address
505 106th Ave Ne, #100, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ccs Caring Place Early Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise CCS Caring Place Early Learn (also referred to as Loving Hands) for its caring staff, developmental focus, and family-like atmosphere. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily, form strong bonds with teachers, and show accelerated learning and preparation for kindergarten. The owner Jessica and director Tabitha are frequently highlighted for their communication, genuine care, and willingness to support families.

Staff genuine care and attentivenessstrong teacher-child bondschild developmental growth and learning outcomes
Address
2525 6th St, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Olympic College Early Hs
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

These reviews appear to be for Olympic College, a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the college's supportive staff, quality academics, affordable tuition, and helpful student services.

Helpful and supportive staffquality facultyfree tutoring
Address
700 Callahan Dr, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Olympic College Cd & Fc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

NOTE: These reviews appear to be for Olympic College, a higher education institution, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the school's supportive faculty, helpful staff, quality programs (especially nursing and engineering), and affordable tuition, though some mention administrative inefficiencies.

Helpful and supportive staffquality academic programsfree tutoring
Address
1600 Chester Ave, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Rainbows End South
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Rainbows End South for its caring, attentive staff and supportive director. Children are reported to be happy and comfortable, with strong teacher-child relationships and effective communication through a daily tracking app. The center is noted for its ability to work with children with behavioral challenges and special needs.

Caring and patient staffexcellent communication via app with daily updatessmall and homely environment
Address
1518 E 29th Ave, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Where Little People Grow
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Where Little People Grow receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient, and welcoming staff who create a family-like environment and accommodate flexible scheduling needs. The center is noted for its learning environment and particularly for its ability to work effectively with children with special needs.

Caring and welcoming stafffamily-like atmosphereflexible scheduling and hours
Address
3214 N Crestline St, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Rainbows End West Childrens C
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rainbows End West is highly regarded by parents for its caring, attentive staff and small, homey environment. Parents consistently praise the director and teachers for their patience, communication, and ability to work with children's individual needs. All reviewers report happy children and feel confident leaving their kids in this facility's care.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication through appsmall and homey environment
Address
6102 N Wall St, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Miss Jaimes Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Miss Jaime's Day Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the attentive and caring staff. However, one parent reported a serious reliability issue on their child's first day, including locked doors, unavailable staff, and unreachable phone lines.

Attentive and kind teachers and assistantsgood communication with parentschildren are happy
Address
853 E Street, Washougal, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Childrens Village At Fishers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Children's Village at Fishers receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the warm, welcoming staff and quality developmental outcomes for their children. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about professionalism and respectful treatment of children and families.

Warm and welcoming staffstrong developmental outcomeschildren eager to attend
Address
3500 Se 196th Avenue, Camas, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Country Monroe
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Monroe for its caring, patient staff who form strong relationships with children. The center is noted for excellent communication with families, engaging educational activities, and a welcoming environment where children thrive and enjoy attending.

Patient and professional staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsresponsive director and management
Address
14943 North Kelsey St, Monroe, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Colfax Community Child Care Ce
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Feedback is sharply divided, with one parent highlighting the staff as competent and compassionate while another describes a traumatic experience involving unsupervised children and unexplained injuries. The negative account details a lack of supervision leading to potential harm and a subsequent conflict involving Child Protective Services that resulted in the family losing trust in the facility.

competent staffcompassionate teachersvital service for working parents
Address
N 1207 Morton, Colfax, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights that this military-exclusive facility provides a structured environment with engaging activities and attentive staff who know each child by name. The review notes strict scheduling and long waitlists but emphasizes the high quality of care and safety measures, including camera access and prompt injury reporting.

Military-exclusive facilitystrict schedulenutritious meals
Address
365 West Clover, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca Early Childhood Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights the nurturing environment, noting that teachers empowered their child and went above and beyond with thoughtful gestures like a personalized graduation celebration. In contrast, another parent alleges severe misconduct, including physical handling, verbal abuse, and gaslighting by staff, prompting them to remove their children and file a state complaint.

Empowering teachersresponsive communicationmeaningful hands-on learning
Address
1234 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Miller Comm Ctr/Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights positive experiences with inclusive care, dedicated lesson plans, and staff support for developmental needs, while another cites significant operational failures including high staff turnover, unexpected closures, and inadequate handling of special needs and basic hygiene. The few reviews so far mention a stark contrast between effective, welcoming teaching and chaotic management with inconsistent policies.

inclusive environmentdedicated lesson planssupportive staff for speech delays
Address
301 20th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4475
Jose Marti Child Dev Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 329-9896
Quality
Providence Mt St Vincent
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This facility appears to be primarily an assisted living and rehabilitation center rather than a traditional daycare, based on most reviews. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, professional staff, quality meals, activities, and clean facilities. One review mentions a daycare program (ILC) with positive feedback.

Compassionate and responsive staffquality food with flexible menu optionsclean facilities
Address
4831 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 938-8619
Neely O'Brien Champions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Neely O'Brien Champions receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the professionalism and dedication of staff members, particularly Ms. Dera, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Sarah, noting their support in helping children learn and grow. However, one review alleges that a staff member engages in bullying and mistreatment of students.

Professional teachersorganized classroom managementstaff dedication to child development
Address
6300 236th St, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Sensations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids Sensations receives mixed reviews with three 5-star ratings praising staff quality, communication, and a secure environment, but two 1-star reviews citing lack of supervision, staff phone use during outdoor play, and poor communication/care for health needs.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication about incidentssecurity features with cameras
Address
7 S 7th Ave, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Angels Cc North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Precious Angels for its caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in activities, and well-supported. The center is noted as affordable with good cleanliness and learning programs.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereengaging activities and learning programs
Address
1020 East Cozza, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Angels Childrens Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Precious Angels receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, family-oriented environment with attentive and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's engagement in activities, learning programs, cleanliness, and affordability. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending.

caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentage-appropriate activities and learning programs
Address
8502 N Nevada, Suite 1, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ymca - Ewu Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Most parents praise the YMCA - EWU Childrens Center for its clean facilities, educational programs, and warm staff atmosphere. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about health/safety incidents including a lice exposure and an unreported child injury with conflicting staff accounts.

Clean and spacious classroomsgood foodeducational programs
Address
923 Washington Street, Cheney, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Little Lights Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Lights Child Care Center in Vancouver receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, strong communication through their app, and children's enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via app with photos and updateswelcoming atmosphere
Address
7808 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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
Quality
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
Quality
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

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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.