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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Kelso, WA

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Kelso. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Kelso, Washington at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Kelso has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.The largest concentration is in 98626 with 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Kelso

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
    Rose Valley Church Dcc
    4.36 score
    4.5(13)

    1437 Rose Valley Road, Kelso, WA · Church Daycare · Capacity: 75 children

    Rose Valley Church DCC in Kelso, Washington receives consistently positive feedback from parents and visitors. Reviews highlight the facility's welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality childcare and preschool programs. Parents report their children are happy and enjoying their experience.

    Welcoming and friendly staffwarm community atmospherequality childcare facilitiesexcellent preschool program
  2. 2
    Wee Care Day Care
    3.94 score
    3.9(9)

    1102 S 13th Ave, Kelso, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children

    Wee Care Day Care in Kelso receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and organized staff, effective communication, and their children's comfort and development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety supervision, and management practices.

    caring and attentive staffwell-organizedgood communication with parentsflexible scheduling
  3. 3
    First United Methodist Dcc
    3.93 score
    3.9(13)

    206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children

    Parents praise First United Methodist DCC in Kelso as a welcoming, community-oriented facility with affordable preschool care. Reviews highlight the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality childcare provided within a faith-based environment.

    Affordable pricingquality childcarewelcoming communityfriendly staff

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Kelso

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Kelso, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.13avg rating
8 daycares · 3 rated

Church Daycare

4.5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Kelso zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9862610
4.38
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Kelso (18–141 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Kelso based on parent reviews

Kelso Christian Academy

4.6(4)

403 Academy St, Kelso, WA

One parent highlights positive interactions with specific staff members, while another describes the facility as nice with friendly teachers from their own childhood experience. A third review raises safety concerns regarding recent operational changes, though another simply notes that the staff are friendly.

friendly staffnice teacherspositive staff interactions

Wee Care Day Care

3.9(9)

1102 S 13th Ave, Kelso, WA

Wee Care Day Care in Kelso receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and organized staff, effective communication, and their children's comfort and development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety supervision, and management practices.

caring and attentive staffwell-organizedgood communication with parents

First United Methodist Dcc

3.9(13)

206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA

Parents praise First United Methodist DCC in Kelso as a welcoming, community-oriented facility with affordable preschool care. Reviews highlight the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality childcare provided within a faith-based environment.

Affordable pricingquality childcarewelcoming community

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Daycare types in Kelso

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1

Child Daycare & Preschools in Kelso, Washington

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Kelso, Washington, making up 80% of the 10 total childcare facilities in the city. 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 Kelso have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 60% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Kelso, 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 Kelso

Showing 8 results

Kelso Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

One parent highlights positive interactions with specific staff members, while another describes the facility as nice with friendly teachers from their own childhood experience. A third review raises safety concerns regarding recent operational changes, though another simply notes that the staff are friendly.

friendly staffnice teacherspositive staff interactions
Address
403 Academy St, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Wee Care Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Wee Care Day Care in Kelso receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and organized staff, effective communication, and their children's comfort and development. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about staff professionalism, child safety supervision, and management practices.

caring and attentive staffwell-organizedgood communication with parents
Address
1102 S 13th Ave, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
First United Methodist Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise First United Methodist DCC in Kelso as a welcoming, community-oriented facility with affordable preschool care. Reviews highlight the warm atmosphere, friendly staff, and quality childcare provided within a faith-based environment.

Affordable pricingquality childcarewelcoming community
Address
206 Cowlitz Way, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Swccc Barnes
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
401 Barnes Street, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kelso Longview Adventist
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
96 Garden St, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Riverside Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1635 Westside Hwy, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Winners Learning Center Kelso
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
800 Willow Street, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Butler Acres
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1600 Burcham Street, Kelso, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Kelso, Washington, out of 10 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Kelso have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 60% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Kelso, 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
Kelso offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
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 Kelso for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Kelso 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.