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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Cheney, WA

Compare 3 child daycare & preschools in Cheney. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Cheney, Washington at a glance

Programs
3
Avg rating
4.25/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Cheney has 3 licensed child daycare & preschools with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cheney

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.

  1. 1
    Giggling Guest Childcare
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1930 4th Street, Cheney, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 113 children

    Parents consistently praise Giggling Guest Childcare for its caring, attentive staff and strong focus on social-emotional learning and early academics. Children show measurable growth in language, letters, numbers, and social skills, with families appreciating the secure facility, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and daily communication app.

    Caring and engaging staffpositive learning environment with phonics and educational activitiessocial-emotional lea
  2. 2
    Ymca - Ewu Childrens Center
    3.84 score
    3.7(6)

    923 Washington Street, Cheney, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 194 children

    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 programswarm and welcoming atmosphere

Rating Distribution

Based on 2 daycares with Google ratings in Cheney

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Cheney (35–194 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Cheney based on parent reviews

Giggling Guest Childcare

4.8(20)

1930 4th Street, Cheney, WA

Parents consistently praise Giggling Guest Childcare for its caring, attentive staff and strong focus on social-emotional learning and early academics. Children show measurable growth in language, letters, numbers, and social skills, with families appreciating the secure facility, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and daily communication app.

Caring and engaging staffpositive learning environment with phonics and educational activitiessocial-emotional lea

Ymca - Ewu Childrens Center

3.7(6)

923 Washington Street, Cheney, WA

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

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Cheney, Washington

There are 3 child daycare & preschools in Cheney, 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 Cheney have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Cheney, 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 Cheney

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Giggling Guest Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Giggling Guest Childcare for its caring, attentive staff and strong focus on social-emotional learning and early academics. Children show measurable growth in language, letters, numbers, and social skills, with families appreciating the secure facility, structured curriculum, home-cooked meals, and daily communication app.

Caring and engaging staffpositive learning environment with phonics and educational activitiessocial-emotional lea
Address
1930 4th Street, Cheney, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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
Echo After School Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1015 Salnave, Cheney, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 3 child daycare & preschools daycares in Cheney, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Cheney have an average Google rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 2 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Cheney, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Washington's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Washington)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Daycare costs in Washington typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Cheney for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Cheney must be licensed by Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.