Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburn, WA
Compare 28 child daycare & preschools in Auburn. Average rating: 4.64/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Auburn, Washington at a glance
- Programs
- 28
- Avg rating
- 4.64/5
- Parent reviews
- 206
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 11
Auburn has 28 licensed child daycare & preschools with 206 parent reviews averaging 4.64/5.11 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 79% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 98002 zip code, averaging 4.64 stars across 17 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Auburn
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.
- 1Berachah Club4.56 score4.7(20)
19830 Se 328th Pl, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 53 children
Parents consistently praise Berachah Club as an excellent facility with diverse activities for children of all ages. Reviews highlight friendly, caring staff, well-maintained facilities, and memorable experiences. The center is popular and recommended for both day camps and group retreats.
Friendly and caring staffdiverse activities (indoor/outdoorwater activitieszip line - 2Grandmas Corner4.56 score4.7(20)
922 12th St Ne, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 50 children
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 - 3St Nicholas Montessori School4.51 score4.7(13)
31015 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Parents consistently praise St. Nicholas Montessori School for its Montessori approach, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families highlight excellent communication, individual attention, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. The school has maintained quality under new ownership with plans for expanded programming.
Montessori philosophy with hands-on learningkind and patient teachersstrong child development - 4Little Johns Castle Ccc4.5 score5(5)
4329 A St Se, Suite F, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children
Little Johns Castle CCC (also referred to as Little Jack's Corner/Little Jack Corner's in reviews) in Auburn, Washington receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and well-balanced curriculum combining structured learning with creative play. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic, social, and emotional development.
caring and compassionate staffnurturing environmentthoughtful curriculumbalance of structured learning and creative play - 5Little Jack'S Corner4.5 score5(5)
307 Oravetz Pl, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children
Little Jack's Corner is highly praised by parents as a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents emphasize the staff's genuine care, thoughtful curriculum balancing structured learning with creative play, and strong sense of community. Multiple parents report significant growth in their children's confidence, curiosity, and social skills.
caring and dedicated staffnurturing environmentbalanced curriculum with structured learning and creative playindividualized attention to each child's interests and developmental level - 6Tender Years Academy Center4.48 score4.6(20)
2406 A St Se, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children
Tender Years Academy Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, loving staff and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, with detailed daily documentation and individualized attention. One parent noted past concerns about injuries, pest issues, and staff turnover, though they had a positive initial experience.
Caring and loving staffchildren happy and excited to attenddetailed daily documentation of caresmall class sizes - 7Kids Country Auburn LLC4.4 score4.5(20)
101 10th St Ne, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 160 children
Parents consistently praise Kids Country Auburn for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong social, emotional, and academic development, with most looking forward to attending daily. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with good communication between staff and parents.
Caring and patient staffclean and safe facilitystrong child development outcomesgood teacher-parent communication - 8Childhaven P Gogherty4.4 score4.5(20)
1345 22nd St Ne, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 130 children
Parents consistently praise Childhaven P Gogherty for its caring, attentive staff and comprehensive approach to child development. The center is highlighted for its specialized support of children on the spectrum and those with trauma, along with engaging activities like field trips and art projects. Families report their children have thrived during their time at the facility.
Caring and attentive stafffield trips and enrichment activitiesspecialized support for children on spectrum and traumamultiple children per family welcome - 9Kidkare School House INC4.24 score4.3(20)
832 21st St Se, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children
Parents consistently praise KIDKARE SCHOOL HOUSE INC for its warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged. Staff are described as attentive, caring, and committed to both education and child development, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term. The center is noted for bilingual education (Spanish/English), open communication, and accommodating service.
Welcoming and caring staffchildren enjoy attendingeducational activities and curriculumbilingual instruction in Spanish - 10Green River Cc Development Ct4.16 score4.2(20)
31715 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 64 children
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington. The reviews praise the college's natural campus setting, quality instruction, supportive staff, and modern facilities.
Beautiful forested campus with extensive trail systemquality instructors with strong subject knowledgesupportive and helpful staffwell-maintained facilities and recent renovations
Rating Distribution
Based on 14 daycares with Google ratings in Auburn
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 206 reviews, analyzed by AI
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Auburn zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98002 | 17 | 4.64 | 7 | |
| 98092 | 7 | 4.63 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Auburn (14–160 children)
Small
up to 30 children
9
Medium
31–75 children
14
Large
76–150 children
4
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Auburn based on parent reviews
Berachah Club
19830 Se 328th Pl, Auburn, WA
Parents consistently praise Berachah Club as an excellent facility with diverse activities for children of all ages. Reviews highlight friendly, caring staff, well-maintained facilities, and memorable experiences. The center is popular and recommended for both day camps and group retreats.
Grandmas Corner
922 12th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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.
St Nicholas Montessori School
31015 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA
Parents consistently praise St. Nicholas Montessori School for its Montessori approach, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families highlight excellent communication, individual attention, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. The school has maintained quality under new ownership with plans for expanded programming.
Little Johns Castle Ccc
4329 A St Se, Suite F, Auburn, WA
Little Johns Castle CCC (also referred to as Little Jack's Corner/Little Jack Corner's in reviews) in Auburn, Washington receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and well-balanced curriculum combining structured learning with creative play. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic, social, and emotional development.
Little Jack'S Corner
307 Oravetz Pl, Auburn, WA
Little Jack's Corner is highly praised by parents as a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents emphasize the staff's genuine care, thoughtful curriculum balancing structured learning with creative play, and strong sense of community. Multiple parents report significant growth in their children's confidence, curiosity, and social skills.
Tender Years Academy Center
2406 A St Se, Auburn, WA
Tender Years Academy Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, loving staff and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, with detailed daily documentation and individualized attention. One parent noted past concerns about injuries, pest issues, and staff turnover, though they had a positive initial experience.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburn, Washington
There are 28 child daycare & preschools in Auburn, Washington. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Auburn have an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 across 14 rated facilities, with 79% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.64 stars. Our analysis covers 206 parent reviews. Parents in Auburn most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and friendly staff.
When choosing a daycare in Auburn, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Auburn
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Little Johns Castle CCC (also referred to as Little Jack's Corner/Little Jack Corner's in reviews) in Auburn, Washington receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Reviewers consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, nurturing environment, and well-balanced curriculum combining structured learning with creative play. Parents report significant growth in their children's academic, social, and emotional development.
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- 4329 A St Se, Suite F, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Reviewers describe Kaleidoscope Klubhouse as a clean, professional center that feels like a home, highlighting the friendly and caring staff. Parents express sadness when their children must leave, noting the wonderful and loving family environment provided.
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- 911 12th Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents describe a home-like, clean, and professional environment with friendly and supportive staff. Reviewers highlight the owner's dedication and a staff member named Moree for her understanding and flexibility with scheduling.
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- 909 12th Ave Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Little Jack's Corner is highly praised by parents as a nurturing, educational environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents emphasize the staff's genuine care, thoughtful curriculum balancing structured learning with creative play, and strong sense of community. Multiple parents report significant growth in their children's confidence, curiosity, and social skills.
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- 307 Oravetz Pl, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents describe Kaleidoscope Childcare Center as a clean, professional, and loving environment where staff are supportive and patient. One family notes the owner is amazing, while another expresses sadness at leaving, highlighting the positive experience they had.
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- 924 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise St. Nicholas Montessori School for its Montessori approach, caring staff, and strong child development outcomes. Families highlight excellent communication, individual attention, and a nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to learn. The school has maintained quality under new ownership with plans for expanded programming.
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- 31015 Military Rd S, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Berachah Club as an excellent facility with diverse activities for children of all ages. Reviews highlight friendly, caring staff, well-maintained facilities, and memorable experiences. The center is popular and recommended for both day camps and group retreats.
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- 19830 Se 328th Pl, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
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- 922 12th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Tender Years Academy Center receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, loving staff and positive learning environment. Parents report their children are happy and excited to attend, with detailed daily documentation and individualized attention. One parent noted past concerns about injuries, pest issues, and staff turnover, though they had a positive initial experience.
- Address
- 2406 A St Se, Auburn, WA
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- (176) 162-2907
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Parents consistently praise Kids Country Auburn for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong social, emotional, and academic development, with most looking forward to attending daily. The facility is described as clean, safe, and well-organized with good communication between staff and parents.
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- 101 10th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents consistently praise Childhaven P Gogherty for its caring, attentive staff and comprehensive approach to child development. The center is highlighted for its specialized support of children on the spectrum and those with trauma, along with engaging activities like field trips and art projects. Families report their children have thrived during their time at the facility.
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- 1345 22nd St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Parents consistently praise KIDKARE SCHOOL HOUSE INC for its warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged. Staff are described as attentive, caring, and committed to both education and child development, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term. The center is noted for bilingual education (Spanish/English), open communication, and accommodating service.
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- 832 21st St Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for Green River Community College in Auburn, Washington. The reviews praise the college's natural campus setting, quality instruction, supportive staff, and modern facilities.
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- 31715 124th Ave Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
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- 1225 29th St Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3030 Emerald Downs Dr, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Auburn for exceptional staff care, strong child development support, and a welcoming family-like atmosphere. The facility maintains high cleanliness standards, offers enrichment activities like dance and gym classes, and provides excellent daily communication with parents through photos and updates. Children show enthusiasm for attending and demonstrate measurable educational progress.
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- 2916 Auburn Way N, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1312 2nd St Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 2234 K St Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 16401 Se 318th St, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 20 49th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 520 15th St Sw, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3320 Academy Dr Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1001 10th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1005 37th St Se, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 11815 Se 304th St, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 2901 Wyman Dr, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1003 10th St Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1015 Harvey Rd Ne, Auburn, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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