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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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Kids World Ferndale
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

One parent reports significant operational issues, citing insufficient staff who are unable to properly supervise children. The reviewer also notes frequent payment confusion and inconsistent rule enforcement among staff members.

Address
1635 Main St, Ferndale, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
West Olympia Head Start
Headstart Programs
3

Feedback for West Olympia Head Start is sharply divided, with some parents highlighting significant developmental progress and a supportive, calm environment, while others report serious safety concerns including unaddressed physical injuries and inconsistent communication. Other reviewers cite administrative difficulties regarding transportation logistics and attendance policies, describing the system as unprofessional and financially motivated.

speech therapy referralscommunication with school districtcalm and peaceful classroom atmosphere
Address
1225 Fern St Sw, #W-101, Olympia, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Stillaguamish Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

One parent highlights their son's enjoyment and excitement for attending daily, while another praises the recent management changes and facility upgrades. Conversely, a single negative account describes a disruptive experience where a toddler was unfairly singled out and dismissed due to a lack of routine and curriculum, with the family subsequently finding success elsewhere.

Staff rapportdaily excitementrecent management improvements
Address
3310 Smokey Pt Road, Arlington, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Family Circle Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Family Circle Learning Center in Renton receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff—particularly head teacher Patrice—for creating a nurturing, developmentally-focused environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Families report feeling secure and well-supported, with children eager to attend daily.

Caring and experienced staff with good longevitystrong communication with parents via Brightwheel appage-appropriate curriculum (Creative Curriculum)
Address
10717 Se 172nd St, Renton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Silver Ridge Childcare Plus
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

Silver Ridge Childcare Plus receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. While some parents praise the teachers' communication and accommodations, others report serious concerns about staff behavior, classroom management, facility conditions, and high staff turnover. Recent experiences appear to vary significantly.

Communicative teacherssmall class sizesaccommodating of dietary allergies
Address
10622 Hillsboro Nw, Silverdale, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
La Petite III
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.9

This appears to be a medical clinic, not a daycare center. The reviews are for CHI Milton/Franciscan clinic in Milton, Washington, not LA PETITE III daycare. This summary cannot be completed as requested due to incorrect facility information.

Not applicable - wrong facility type
Address
2800 Milton Way, Suite 16, Milton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kreative Kidz Childcare/Presch
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Parents consistently praise Kreative Kidz for its caring, nurturing staff who treat children like family members. Multiple long-term families report feeling comfortable and at peace leaving their children there, with kids excited to attend daily. The center offers enrichment activities, special events, and maintains strong communication with parents.

Loving and nurturing stafffamily-like atmosphereclean facility
Address
14215 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids N Me Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Feedback for this center is divided, with one parent highlighting exceptional staff dedication and flexibility, while others report serious hygiene issues including untreated dirty diapers, frequent illnesses, and head lice. Despite the high rating from one long-term family, negative experiences focus on staff negligence regarding child care and cleanliness standards.

supportive ownerflexible policieshigh quality care
Address
1309 Bishop Rd, Chehalis, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Spring Glen Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Spring Glen Academy has received highly polarized reviews with significant safety and management concerns. Multiple parents reported their children experiencing physical aggression from other children, injuries without clear explanations, and inadequate staff response to incidents. A few positive reviews praised specific teachers and the facility, though credibility of some positive reviews is questionable.

Some individual teachers praised for kindness and attentiven
Address
10016 Se 240th Street, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Discovery Station Childcare &
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Discovery Station Childcare receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring, loving staff and positive developmental experiences, while negative reviews document serious safety concerns including a child escaping the facility, inadequate illness monitoring, sanitation issues, and poor administrative responsiveness.

Caring and loving staffpositive developmental supportfamily-like atmosphere
Address
16001 56th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids World Northwest
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Kids World Northwest has experienced a significant decline in quality and management. While some parents praised the center under previous leadership (particularly former director Rosa), current operations are marked by chronic staffing shortages, inconsistent care, poor communication, and safety concerns. Multiple families report being forced to find alternative childcare due to repeated early closures and class caps.

Affordable pricingattentive and caring staff (when present)good educational programming
Address
4085 Home Rd, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
St. Joseph'S Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

The reviews appear to be for St. Joseph's Hospital rather than a daycare center. Parents praise the medical staff's professionalism, knowledge, and caring demeanor at various departments including pediatrics, ENT, and surgery. However, significant concerns include extremely long emergency room wait times, staffing shortages, unexpected facility fees, and lack of follow-up on services.

Professional and knowledgeable medical staffcaring and friendly teamclean facility
Address
901 W. 4th Street, Kennewick, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids World Nw Firehouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

Kids World NW Firehouse has experienced a significant decline in quality following a change in management. While some parents praise the affordable rates and caring staff under previous leadership, numerous recent reviews cite severe staffing shortages leading to frequent classroom closures, early pickups, and last-minute cancellations. Additional concerns include missing items, safety issues, poor hygiene practices, and unresponsive management.

Affordable ratescar
Address
4090 Home Road, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Denise Louie Ec/Lake Wa
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This appears to be reviews for an apartment complex, not a daycare center. Reviews praise staff friendliness and amenities but cite serious concerns including unresponsive maintenance, safety issues, and management problems.

Friendly and helpful staffgood pricingin-unit washer/dryers
Address
9061 Seward Park Ave S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 725-5974
Good Samaritan III
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. There appears to be a data error, as the facility type is listed as 'CENTER BASED' daycare but all reviews reference hospital care experiences.

Compassionate doctors and surgical teamsattentive nurses (select staff)efficient emergency care for some patients
Address
615 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Mother Hubbards Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent strongly recommends the center, praising the teachers for treating children like their own. Conversely, three separate reviews allege severe negligence, including leaving children unsupervised and allowing a child to wander outside, which prompted a CPS complaint and calls for closure.

Teachers are nice and treat children like their own
Address
856 Nw Folsom, Chehalis, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Elite Kids/Lake City
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

One parent reports a positive experience with warm staff, age-appropriate facilities, and flexible scheduling, while other reviewers allege severe issues including inadequate communication regarding care availability, inappropriate sexual contact, and general negligence. The facility is described by one reviewer as chaotic and unsafe, contrasting sharply with another's view of it as a supportive learning environment.

warm teachersflexible schedulingage-appropriate spaces
Address
12729 35th Ave Ne, Lake City, WA
Phone
(206) 362-2543
Good Samaritan Child Care I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This appears to be a hospital, not a daycare center. The reviews describe highly variable experiences at what seems to be an emergency room and surgical facility, with praise for some doctors and nurses but significant complaints about ER wait times, staff unprofessionalism, poor communication, and care lapses.

Some doctors and nurses provided excellentcompassionate care; surgical teams were skilled and supportive; efficient admission and pharmacy services; some st
Address
602 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Good Samaritan Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

No summary available. The reviews provided are for a hospital facility, not for Good Samaritan Child Care II daycare center. There are no parent reviews of the daycare in the data provided.

None mentioned
Address
502 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yvmh Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

This listing appears to be incorrectly categorized as a daycare center; all reviews are for a hospital/medical facility. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive regarding medical care and staff professionalism, though some concerns about infrastructure and individual provider performance are noted.

Excellent medical care and treatmentProfessional and compassionate nursing staffTimely patient care
Address
2811 Tieton Drive, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Trailside Village Cooperative
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.5

This is not a daycare center—it is a residential apartment complex. The reviews are from residents, not parents evaluating childcare. Reviews are mixed, ranging from 1-5 stars, with praise for responsive management and maintenance alongside serious complaints about unresponsive office staff, maintenance delays, unsafe living conditions, and neighborhood safety concerns.

Responsive management teamprofessional staffquick maintenance response
Address
1300 B 100th Pl Se, Everett, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
A Heart For The Home Childcar
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.4

Feedback for this center is sharply divided, with one parent praising the friendly staff while another describes severe safety failures including unaddressed biting, unsupervised climbing injuries, and potential physical abuse. A third review details a broken leg caused by unsafe equipment and dismissive treatment, citing poor supervision and a lack of educational value.

friendly and caring staffeasy to work with
Address
905 N Mcdonald Rd, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Rainbow Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Rainbow Connection receives mixed reviews with three 5-star ratings praising staff friendliness, management communication, and child development, but three 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, management issues, and alleged poor hygiene practices. Parents report positive experiences with staff and child progress, while others describe incidents including falls, inadequate supervision, unprofessional management conduct, and health/sanitation concerns.

Friend
Address
360 West Mason, Buckley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Brite Beginnings
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports that staff appear disengaged, often socializing while ignoring children, and react aggressively to normal toddler behavior. The reviewer also cites instances of yelling and claims that staff use manipulative logic, such as ignoring a child in retaliation for not following instructions. Communication with staff is described as difficult, with parents struggling to get information about their child's day.

Address
1601 W Valley Road, Moses Lake, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Panther Lake Champions II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent enthusiastically praises the staff and program, while two others report serious concerns regarding safety, staff training, and operational consistency. Critics allege that staff are poorly trained to handle school-aged children and failed to prevent bullying, resulting in the punitive removal of a child who reported the harassment. Additionally, reviewers note high staff turnover, inconsistent meal provisions, and management issues.

loved staffloved program
Address
34424 1st Ave S, Federal Way, WA
Phone
(206) 604-4181
Quality
Rainbow Connection
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Rainbow Connection has highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the facility for friendly staff, good communication, and their children's development. However, three parents report serious concerns including safety incidents, poor management communication, staff illness policies, and inadequate supervision.

Friendly and helpful staffstrong manager communication (Sarah)good transition from home daycare
Address
178 Norpoint Way, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lummi Indian Nation Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent highlights the center's supportive staff and specialized services, noting they go to great lengths to assist children with learning disabilities. The review specifically praises the availability of speech and occupational therapy as well as resource guidance for families.

supportive staffspeech therapyoccupational therapy
Address
2616 Kwina Road, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kid City Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent reports an exceptional, nurturing environment where staff treat children with deep care and provide convenient drop-off and pick-up services. In contrast, a single visitor described alarming safety violations, including visible mold, poor ventilation, and unsafe sleep conditions for infants.

nurturing environmentstaff treat children like their owndaily school drop-off and pick-up services
Address
6009 168th Street Sw, Lynnwood, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kinderland Acad Lg
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

Kinderland Academy receives mixed reviews with significant polarization among parents. Some praise teachers like Maria and report satisfied children, while others cite serious concerns about staff behavior, management quality, and child safety incidents.

Caring and attentive teachersgood schedulechildren enjoy attending
Address
1157 Commerce, Longview, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Embassy Educational Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.3

One parent describes a highly passionate and caring staff, while another reports a negative experience involving poor facility signage, unstaffed entry areas, a strong odor, and inadequate supervision of children. A third comment suggests a linguistic concern regarding the children's speech.

passionate staff
Address
1023 - 6th St, Bremerton, 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.