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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Langley, WA

Compare 4 child daycare & preschools in Langley. Average rating: 5/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Langley, Washington at a glance

Programs
4
Avg rating
5/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Langley offers 4 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 5/5.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Langley

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
    South Whidbey Childrens Center
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and academic quality. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong retention rates, and welcoming culture where the director is actively present. The facility is described as the best childcare option on the island.

    Experienced and stable staff (many with 2-15+ years tenure)welcoming and friendly atmospheredirector actively engaged with familiesacademically challenging curriculum
  2. 2
    South Whidbey Children Ctr
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    120 6th Street, Langley, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the personal attention from leadership, academic rigor, and strong staff retention as key strengths. The center is consistently recommended as the best childcare option on the island.

    Experienced and dedicated staffstrong staff retention (many employees 2-15+ years)personal greetings and attention from director and teachersacademically challenging curriculum
  3. 3
    So Whidbey After Sch Program
    4.55 score
    5(6)

    120 6th Street, Langley, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    SO WHIDBEY AFTER SCH PROGRAM has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the facility's 40+ year history, highly stable and caring staff, and academically challenging yet nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers describe it as the best childcare option on the island.

    Long-established reputationexperienced and stable staff (many with 5-15+ years tenure)caring and personable director and teachersacademically challenging curriculum

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Langley

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 18 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Academically challenging curriculum
3
2Nurturing environment
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Langley (12–49 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

1

Large

76–150 children

0

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Langley based on parent reviews

South Whidbey Childrens Center

5(6)

5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA

South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and academic quality. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong retention rates, and welcoming culture where the director is actively present. The facility is described as the best childcare option on the island.

Experienced and stable staff (many with 2-15+ years tenure)welcoming and friendly atmospheredirector actively engaged with families

South Whidbey Children Ctr

5(6)

120 6th Street, Langley, WA

South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the personal attention from leadership, academic rigor, and strong staff retention as key strengths. The center is consistently recommended as the best childcare option on the island.

Experienced and dedicated staffstrong staff retention (many employees 2-15+ years)personal greetings and attention from director and teachers

So Whidbey After Sch Program

5(6)

120 6th Street, Langley, WA

SO WHIDBEY AFTER SCH PROGRAM has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the facility's 40+ year history, highly stable and caring staff, and academically challenging yet nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers describe it as the best childcare option on the island.

Long-established reputationexperienced and stable staff (many with 5-15+ years tenure)caring and personable director and teachers

Little Lambs Daycare

5

5373 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Langley, Washington

There are 4 child daycare & preschools in Langley, 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 Langley have an average rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Langley, 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 Langley

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South Whidbey Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and academic quality. Parents highlight the dedicated staff, strong retention rates, and welcoming culture where the director is actively present. The facility is described as the best childcare option on the island.

Experienced and stable staff (many with 2-15+ years tenure)welcoming and friendly atmospheredirector actively engaged with families
Address
5476 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Lambs Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
5373 Maxwelton Rd, Langley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
South Whidbey Children Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

South Whidbey Children's Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents and staff who praise its 40+ year history, nurturing environment, and dedicated staff. Parents highlight the personal attention from leadership, academic rigor, and strong staff retention as key strengths. The center is consistently recommended as the best childcare option on the island.

Experienced and dedicated staffstrong staff retention (many employees 2-15+ years)personal greetings and attention from director and teachers
Address
120 6th Street, Langley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
So Whidbey After Sch Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

SO WHIDBEY AFTER SCH PROGRAM has a perfect 5/5 rating across all reviews. Parents consistently praise the facility's 40+ year history, highly stable and caring staff, and academically challenging yet nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers describe it as the best childcare option on the island.

Long-established reputationexperienced and stable staff (many with 5-15+ years tenure)caring and personable director and teachers
Address
120 6th Street, Langley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 child daycare & preschools daycares in Langley, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Langley have an average Google rating of 5 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Langley, 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 Langley for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Langley 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.