Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Lacey, WA
Compare 21 child daycare & preschools in Lacey. Average rating: 4.31/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Lacey, Washington at a glance
- Programs
- 21
- Avg rating
- 4.31/5
- Parent reviews
- 166
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 4
Lacey has 21 licensed child daycare & preschools with 166 parent reviews averaging 4.31/5.The largest concentration is in 98503 with 13 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Lacey
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.
- 1Mini Skool Early Lrn Ctr4.64 score4.8(20)
4110 Sixth Ave Ne, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 128 children
Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for exceptional staff care, child development, and safe learning environment. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending daily, and thrive academically and emotionally. Parents appreciate strong communication, engaging activities, outdoor time, and healthy meals.
Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentchild engagement and learningpositive transitions and emotional growth - 2Lakeview Day Care Center4.52 score4.7(14)
4640 Ruddell Road Se, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children
Lakeview Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, safe, and caring facility with knowledgeable staff who treat children like their own. Parents highlight the center's affordability, individualized attention, developmental support, and ability to create a family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and socially.
Clean and safe facilityAffordable pricingCaring and knowledgeable staffStrong communication with parents - 3First Steps Cdc II4.15 score4.2(15)
5117 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
First Steps CDC II receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the center's focus on individualized child development, educational activities, outdoor play, and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is credited with effectively preparing children for kindergarten.
Experienced long-term staffsmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionindividualized child development appro - 4First Steps Cdc4.15 score4.2(15)
5109 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 25 children
First Steps CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, long-term staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental preparation for kindergarten, and individualized attention in appropriately-sized classrooms. The center is commended for accepting children with foster care and adoption backgrounds and maintaining stable staffing over many years.
Caring and loving stafflow staff turnoversmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong communication with parents - 5Kids Choice4.08 score4.1(20)
7503 Pacific Avenue Se, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children
These reviews appear to be for a medical clinic (Lacey Family Clinic) rather than a daycare center. The reviews praise the healthcare provider Nayeon Kim and staff for being attentive, professional, and compassionate. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent patient care and listening skills.
Professional staffattentive providerbilingual serviceswelcoming environment - 6Tutor Time Cc Lacey4.08 score4.1(20)
1401 Marvin Road, Ste 210, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 136 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time CC Lacey for its dramatic transformation under new management, warm and caring staff, and welcoming environment. Multiple reviews highlight strong teacher-child bonds, developmental support, and compassionate care that extends to families. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel confident leaving their children in this facility's care.
Friendly and professional staffwarm welcoming environmentstaff go above and beyond (giftscare packages - 7City Kids Cdc And Preschool4 score4(15)
4325 Lacey Blvd Se, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 28 children
City Kids CDC and Preschool in Lacey receives consistent praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, compassionate staff, strong developmental focus, and family-like environment. The center is commended for accommodating hours and going above and beyond to support children's individual growth and needs.
Caring and compassionate staffsupportive of developmental delaysstrong focus on social-emotional skillsclean and cozy environment - 8Mini Skool Early Learning Ctr3.68 score3.6(20)
8911 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 119 children
Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center for its warm, welcoming staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, from academic skills to social-emotional growth, and note that children are happy and excited to attend daily.
Caring and attentive staffwelcoming and warm environmentstrong developmental progress in academics and social skillsexcellent communication with parents
Rating Distribution
Based on 11 daycares with Google ratings in Lacey
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Lacey zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98503 | 13 | 4.31 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Lacey (17–164 children)
Small
up to 30 children
8
Medium
31–75 children
7
Large
76–150 children
5
Very Large
150+ children
1
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Lacey based on parent reviews
Mini Skool Early Lrn Ctr
4110 Sixth Ave Ne, Lacey, WA
Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for exceptional staff care, child development, and safe learning environment. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending daily, and thrive academically and emotionally. Parents appreciate strong communication, engaging activities, outdoor time, and healthy meals.
Lakeview Day Care Center
4640 Ruddell Road Se, Lacey, WA
Lakeview Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, safe, and caring facility with knowledgeable staff who treat children like their own. Parents highlight the center's affordability, individualized attention, developmental support, and ability to create a family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and socially.
Small Wonders Child Dev Ctr
2626 College St Se, Lacey, WA
Parents highlight the staff's kindness, responsiveness, and strong communication, noting that children feel comfortable and enjoy social interactions. Several families describe the center as a welcoming 'home away from home' where their children are treated with care and engaged in fun activities.
First Steps Cdc II
5117 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA
First Steps CDC II receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the center's focus on individualized child development, educational activities, outdoor play, and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is credited with effectively preparing children for kindergarten.
First Steps Cdc
5109 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA
First Steps CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, long-term staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental preparation for kindergarten, and individualized attention in appropriately-sized classrooms. The center is commended for accepting children with foster care and adoption backgrounds and maintaining stable staffing over many years.
Kids Choice
7503 Pacific Avenue Se, Lacey, WA
These reviews appear to be for a medical clinic (Lacey Family Clinic) rather than a daycare center. The reviews praise the healthcare provider Nayeon Kim and staff for being attentive, professional, and compassionate. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent patient care and listening skills.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Lacey, Washington
There are 21 child daycare & preschools in Lacey, 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 Lacey have an average rating of 4.31 out of 5 across 11 rated facilities, with 36% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.31 stars. Our analysis covers 166 parent reviews.
When choosing a daycare in Lacey, 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 Lacey
Showing 21 results
Parents highlight the staff's kindness, responsiveness, and strong communication, noting that children feel comfortable and enjoy social interactions. Several families describe the center as a welcoming 'home away from home' where their children are treated with care and engaged in fun activities.
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- 2626 College St Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 5005 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center (also referred to as Cadence Academy) for exceptional staff care, child development, and safe learning environment. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy attending daily, and thrive academically and emotionally. Parents appreciate strong communication, engaging activities, outdoor time, and healthy meals.
- Address
- 4110 Sixth Ave Ne, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Lakeview Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, safe, and caring facility with knowledgeable staff who treat children like their own. Parents highlight the center's affordability, individualized attention, developmental support, and ability to create a family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and socially.
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- 4640 Ruddell Road Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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First Steps CDC II receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, experienced staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight the center's focus on individualized child development, educational activities, outdoor play, and strong teacher-child relationships. The facility is credited with effectively preparing children for kindergarten.
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- 5117 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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First Steps CDC receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, long-term staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight strong communication, developmental preparation for kindergarten, and individualized attention in appropriately-sized classrooms. The center is commended for accepting children with foster care and adoption backgrounds and maintaining stable staffing over many years.
- Address
- 5109 Lacey Blvd, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
- Quality
These reviews appear to be for a medical clinic (Lacey Family Clinic) rather than a daycare center. The reviews praise the healthcare provider Nayeon Kim and staff for being attentive, professional, and compassionate. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting excellent patient care and listening skills.
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- 7503 Pacific Avenue Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time CC Lacey for its dramatic transformation under new management, warm and caring staff, and welcoming environment. Multiple reviews highlight strong teacher-child bonds, developmental support, and compassionate care that extends to families. Children reportedly enjoy attending daily and parents feel confident leaving their children in this facility's care.
- Address
- 1401 Marvin Road, Ste 210, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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City Kids CDC and Preschool in Lacey receives consistent praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, compassionate staff, strong developmental focus, and family-like environment. The center is commended for accommodating hours and going above and beyond to support children's individual growth and needs.
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- 4325 Lacey Blvd Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
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- 7838 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center for its warm, welcoming staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, from academic skills to social-emotional growth, and note that children are happy and excited to attend daily.
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- 8911 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 2630 College St Se, Lacey, WA
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- (360) 459-3652
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- 1900 College St Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1330 Horne St Ne, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4630 Carpenter Rd Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4601 67th Ave Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 6211 Mullen Road Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
KinderCare #1004 in Lacey, Washington receives exclusively positive feedback from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently praise the caring and communicative staff, supportive director Linda, safe environment, and developmental activities. Multiple military families highlight how the center provides essential community support and family-like care.
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- 4504 6th Avenue Se, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4706 Park Center Ave Ne, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 411 College St Ne, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3817 Pacific Ave, Lacey, WA
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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Frequently asked questions
- 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