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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Harbor, WA

Compare 11 child daycare & preschools in Oak Harbor. Average rating: 4.38/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Oak Harbor, Washington at a glance

Programs
11
Avg rating
4.38/5
Parent reviews
26
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Oak Harbor has 11 licensed child daycare & preschools with 26 parent reviews averaging 4.38/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 98277 zip code, averaging 4.55 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Oak Harbor

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.

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    Childrens Academy
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    1162 Nw Fort Nugent Ave, Oak Harbor, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children

    Parents consistently praise Children's Academy (also referred to as Nurture With Care) for its nurturing, educational environment and highly dedicated staff. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the teachers' warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children's development and well-being.

    Educational programmingnurturing atmospherewarm and welcoming staffteacher engagement and patience

Rating Distribution

Based on 5 daycares with Google ratings in Oak Harbor

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Oak Harbor zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
982779
4.55
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Oak Harbor (11–264 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Oak Harbor based on parent reviews

Childrens Academy

4.8(20)

1162 Nw Fort Nugent Ave, Oak Harbor, WA

Parents consistently praise Children's Academy (also referred to as Nurture With Care) for its nurturing, educational environment and highly dedicated staff. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the teachers' warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children's development and well-being.

Educational programmingnurturing atmospherewarm and welcoming staff

Teddy Bear Child Care Center

5(1)

118 Ne Kettle Street, Oak Harbor, WA

One parent describes a positive experience where staff members, including Elizabeth, are kind and patient with infants who may be wary of strangers. The center is praised for accommodating existing home routines and utilizing an app to track feeding, napping, and check-in/check-out times.

kind and patient staffaccommodation of home routinesapp-based updates for feeding and napping

Their Place Cc INC At Hce

4.2(2)

1500 Nw 2nd Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA

One parent describes the staff as amazing and kind, noting that their child is excited to attend and frequently discusses friends and teachers at home. In contrast, another review expresses suspicion about the center's operations without providing specific details.

amazing staffkind-hearted leadershipenthusiastic children

Their Place Childrens Ctr

4.2(2)

531 Sw 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA

One parent describes the staff, specifically Ms. Trudy, as kind-hearted and highly recommended, noting their child's excitement and happiness. However, a single review raises unexplained concerns about the facility being suspicious.

caring and kind staffhigh teacher-to-child engagementchild's excitement for school

Child Development Center

3.7(1)

365 West Clover, Oak Harbor, WA

One parent highlights that this military-exclusive facility provides a structured environment with engaging activities and attentive staff who know each child by name. The review notes strict scheduling and long waitlists but emphasizes the high quality of care and safety measures, including camera access and prompt injury reporting.

Military-exclusive facilitystrict schedulenutritious meals

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Oak Harbor, Washington

There are 11 child daycare & preschools in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor have an average rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities, with 40% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.38 stars. Our analysis covers 26 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor

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Teddy Bear Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes a positive experience where staff members, including Elizabeth, are kind and patient with infants who may be wary of strangers. The center is praised for accommodating existing home routines and utilizing an app to track feeding, napping, and check-in/check-out times.

kind and patient staffaccommodation of home routinesapp-based updates for feeding and napping
Address
118 Ne Kettle Street, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Childrens Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Academy (also referred to as Nurture With Care) for its nurturing, educational environment and highly dedicated staff. All reviewers gave 5-star ratings, highlighting the teachers' warmth, professionalism, and genuine care for children's development and well-being.

Educational programmingnurturing atmospherewarm and welcoming staff
Address
1162 Nw Fort Nugent Ave, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Their Place Cc INC At Hce
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the staff as amazing and kind, noting that their child is excited to attend and frequently discusses friends and teachers at home. In contrast, another review expresses suspicion about the center's operations without providing specific details.

amazing staffkind-hearted leadershipenthusiastic children
Address
1500 Nw 2nd Avenue, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Their Place Childrens Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent describes the staff, specifically Ms. Trudy, as kind-hearted and highly recommended, noting their child's excitement and happiness. However, a single review raises unexplained concerns about the facility being suspicious.

caring and kind staffhigh teacher-to-child engagementchild's excitement for school
Address
531 Sw 6th Ave, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

One parent highlights that this military-exclusive facility provides a structured environment with engaging activities and attentive staff who know each child by name. The review notes strict scheduling and long waitlists but emphasizes the high quality of care and safety measures, including camera access and prompt injury reporting.

Military-exclusive facilitystrict schedulenutritious meals
Address
365 West Clover, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
School Age Care-Safe
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
54 Wake Ave, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Their Place Cc INC @ Ohe
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
151 Se Midway Blvd, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Their Place Cc INC At Bve
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
473 Sw Fairhaven Drive, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Der Kinderhuis Montessori LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
900 Se Dock St, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Der Kinderhuis Mont LLC #B
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
961 Se Dock St, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca - Armed Services Whidbey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
540 Southeast Pioneer Way, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 11 child daycare & preschools daycares in Oak Harbor, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Oak Harbor have an average Google rating of 4.38 out of 5 across 5 rated facilities. About 40% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Oak Harbor, 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 Oak Harbor for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Oak Harbor 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.