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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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Life Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Some parents highlight the caring nature of teachers and strong security measures, noting their child's significant growth. However, other feedback cites poor communication regarding applications and slow administrative systems.

Caring and patient teachersnoticeable child developmentsecure entry system
Address
7838 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Country Woodinville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Woodinville for its caring, attentive staff led by director Jerica and assistant director Sebastian. The center is noted for clean facilities, engaging activities, fresh on-site meals, small class sizes, and strong communication with parents through daily updates.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityengaging and varied daily activities
Address
17590 Woodinville Snohomish Rd, Woodinville, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Hutch Kids Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Hutch Kids receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers, curriculum, and inclusive environment, but some expressing serious concerns about administrative responsiveness and child safety policies. The majority of reviewers highlight positive experiences with staff quality and nurturing culture.

kind and attentive teachersthoughtful and engaging curriculumstrong communication with families
Address
1210 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 667-7598
Quality
Luv N Care Daycare Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Luv N Care Daycare Ministries in Auburn, Washington has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Recent positive reviews praise caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication, while older negative reviews cite high staff turnover, inadequate supervision ratios, hygiene issues, and poor management communication.

Caring and kind staffclean facilityengaging activities
Address
1225 29th St Se, Auburn, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Martha And Mary Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Martha and Mary Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback from recent parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and flexible programs. Three current/recent parents gave 5-star ratings highlighting excellent communication, accommodating staff, and family-oriented approach. Two older reviews from 2006 express serious concerns about lack of support for children with special needs.

Caring and meticulous staffenriching environment for infants
Address
19266 - 3rd Ave Ne, Poulsbo, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childrens House The
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes a highly positive experience highlighting bilingual education, attentive staff, and structured daily routines, while another long-term customer praises the nurturing environment and homemade meals. In contrast, a separate review details a severe negative experience involving staff dishonesty, inadequate supervision, and a dispute over payment handling.

bilingual educationattentive and nurturing staffstructured daily routine
Address
715 South Bridge Street, Brewster, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Kelly Lake Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kelly Lake Montessori (now Global Minds Montessori) receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori approach, small class sizes, caring staff, and clean facility. One parent reported a negative experience with illness communication and lack of refund when their children contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease shortly after enrollment.

Small class sizescaring and attentive staffclean facility
Address
20608 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Bonney Lake, WA
Phone
(176) 049-9285
Achievement Ctr Presch Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents report that staff are caring and create a family-like atmosphere for preschoolers, though one experience with infant care was marred by unprofessionalism and poor facility conditions. Specific concerns include a strict 9am drop-off policy, worn building infrastructure, and a lack of readiness for newborns, including hygiene and supervision issues in the infant room.

caring and loving staffcomfortable for parentssweet teachers
Address
2421 70th Ave W, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Madigan Child Development Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
Bldg 6995 Jackson Ave, Fort Lewis, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Garnero Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This appears to be a mismatch - the reviews are for Pierce College (a community college in Washington), not Garnero Child Development Center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for instructors and campus amenities, but significant complaints about administrative communication, academic advising quality, and disability accommodations processes.

Supportive instructorsconvenient campus location near shops and transitgood for completing prerequisites
Address
1601 39th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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A Childs Place Yakima
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A CHILD'S PLACE YAKIMA receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the staff's attentiveness, communication, security features, and caring approach to their children. However, two parents reported serious concerns including lack of supervision, staff phone use during outdoor play, poor communication about child care, and inadequate attention to a child's medical needs.

Staff attentiveness and carecommunication about incidentssecurity cameras available for parents to view
Address
402 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Busy Bear Day Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent describes exceptional care for children with special needs and consistent communication regarding safety, while another notes the staff's courteous nature and strong connections with students. In contrast, a single review alleges discriminatory treatment, failure to follow state guidelines, and poor child care standards.

accommodating for autistic childrenconsistent communication about injuriesno diaper rash
Address
951 N Wenas Road, Selah, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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All Seasons Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A few reviewers describe the center as a welcoming, family-run environment where staff are treated like family and maintain a kind, nice demeanor. One parent notes their child has attended since infancy, while another shares a positive childhood experience with the teachers.

family-run atmospherestaff treated like familykind teachers
Address
4804 W 34th Ave, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Crossroads Early Learning Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Crossroads Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the new ownership under Sylvia, attentive staff, safety protocols, and improved communication systems. Negative reviews describe billing overcharges, retaliatory enrollment terminations, child neglect, unprofessional staff conduct, and inadequate hiring practices.

New ownership and management improvementsattentive and caring staffdaily activity updates and photos
Address
351 Pease Road, Burlington, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Pk Cdc @ Kitsap Base
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Jackson PK CDC @ Kitsap Base receives mostly positive reviews from parents whose children currently or previously attend. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. However, two parents reported negative enrollment experiences involving the director's unprofessional communication and lack of follow-up.

caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitystructured safety procedures
Address
2802 Wenkel Way, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Harmony Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Harmony Early Childhood receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the experienced staff, Mandarin language instruction, enriching curriculum, and family-like environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including failure to timely report a head injury, lack of video monitoring and daily photo communication, and dismissive management when concerns were raised.

Experiencedlong-term staffMandarin language learning
Address
225 Logan Ave S, Ste 100, Renton, WA
Phone
(206) 579-9877
Seed Of Life/Early Learn/Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Seed of Life receives predominantly positive reviews from long-term families praising teacher consistency, nurturing care, and academic preparation. However, serious safety and conduct concerns have been raised in recent 1-star reviews, including allegations of inadequate supervision, bullying, inappropriate discipline, and discriminatory behavior by ownership.

Loving and attentive teacherslow staff turnovernationally accredited curriculum
Address
1825 31st Ave, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 329-9639
Jackson Pk Child Devel Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Jackson PK Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback from current parents who praise the staff's warmth, cleanliness, and educational programming, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. However, several parents express concerns about the director's unprofessional communication and demeanor, as well as some issues with staff consistency and classroom ratios.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
100 Olding Rd, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kreative Kidz Of Lakewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Kreative Kidz for exceptional care and a warm, welcoming environment led by owner Mary. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and learning new skills while receiving individual attention. Staff are described as dedicated, communicative with parents, and skilled at managing diverse needs including special requirements.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership by Maryindividual attention to each child
Address
7601 Custer Rd, Lakewood, WA
Phone
(176) 022-2156
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Planet Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Planet Kids Inc receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, thrive developmentally, and form strong attachments with teachers. The facility is noted for its communication app, structured curriculum, cleanliness, and flexibility with early hours.

Caring and loving staffchildren excited to attendstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
1509 N Fiske, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Clown Town Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Clown Town Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's caring nature and long-term stability. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness, inadequate safety responses to injuries, and facility cleanliness issues.

Experienced and consistent stafflong-term reputation (30+ years in business)caring approach to children
Address
3622 South Regal, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Agape Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Agape Preschool Center receives mixed reviews. Families with positive experiences praise the care quality, strong community, and dedicated staff, with some describing it as a trusted, nurturing environment. However, multiple parents report significant communication challenges, including difficulty reaching staff, unreturned messages, and unprofessional phone interactions.

High standards and hygiene practicescaring and loving staffstrong sense of community
Address
7747 24th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 783-3515
Quality
Agape 2 Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

AGAPE 2 CHILDCARE CENTER receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the center's high standards, caring staff, strong community, and educational focus. However, three parents report serious communication issues, including unreturned calls, staff hanging up, and concerns about selective treatment of children.

High health and hygiene standardscaring and loving staffstrong sense of community
Address
7737 24th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 783-3596
Ymca - Bellevue Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA facility itself rather than its daycare services. Parents praise the clean, spacious facility with excellent amenities including a large sauna, pool, and fitness areas. Staff are generally described as friendly and welcoming, though some operational inconsistencies and maintenance issues are noted.

Clean and spacious facilitylarge saunafree towels
Address
752 108th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Korner in Puyallup receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the cleanliness, staff engagement, educational activities, and communication. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about unexplained bruises, inconsistent incident reporting, missed meals, and management issues.

Spotless facilityattentive and trained staffeducational environment
Address
11206 89th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chief Leschi Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise Chief Leschi Early Learning for its excellent staff, welcoming atmosphere, and clean facilities. Children show strong academic progress and development. The school is also noted for hosting community events with a positive, friendly environment.

Caring and welcoming teachersclean facilities and bathroomsstrong learning outcomes
Address
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 051-1129
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Love & Kindness Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Love & Kindness Child Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious complaints about administrative failures and child supervision. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, flexible hours, and child development, while negative reviews cite poor phone communication, unprofessional front desk staff, and inadequate supervision incidents.

caring and wonderful staffflexible early morning hourschild development and learning
Address
4813 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone
(176) 024-4296
Quality
Love & Kindness Child Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Love & Kindness Child Care 2 receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff, values-based approach, and extended hours, with several reporting positive long-term experiences. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor administrative communication, unresponsive management, and inadequate child supervision and hygiene practices.

Wonderful and caring staffextended hours accommodating early morning work schedulesvalues-based curriculum
Address
4801 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone
(176) 024-4296
Quality
Stars Child Care Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

One parent reports significant operational issues, including frequent teacher turnover and a lack of classroom management for toddlers. The reviewer also notes that the office manager is rarely on-site and alleges favoritism toward parents who are friends with staff.

Address
450 W Wapato Road, Wapato, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Carroll Childrens Summer Sojo
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Carroll Children's Summer Sojo receives mixed reviews with four 5-star ratings and two 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, structured routines, academic and social development, and cleanliness. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about staff conduct with infants and poor communication/responsiveness.

Caring and attentive staffstructured routinesclean facility
Address
511 N 44th Ave, Yakima, 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.