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37 Child Daycare & Preschools in Puyallup, Washington

Browse all 37 child daycare & preschools in Puyallup, Washington. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Puyallup

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

    5414 109th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Building Blocks Learning Center in Puyallup receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents highlight the small class sizes, attentive teachers, structured curriculum, full-day flexible hours, and clean environment as key strengths that support their children's development and happiness.

    Small class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosconsistent staff with low turnoverwarm and caring teachersstructured learning (math
  2. 2

    12214 Shaw Rd E., Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 26 children

    Sunrise Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, patient staff and an engaged owner. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, developmental activities, field trips, and excellent communication with families. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.

    Caring and patient staffactive owner involvementplanned activities and field tripsgood behavior guidance for children
  3. 3
    Pioneer Preschool
    4.5 score
    5(5)

    301 3rd St Se, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Pioneer Preschool in Puyallup receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the dedicated staff, particularly director Nicole, and engaging play-based curriculum. Parents appreciate the strong communication through weekly learning emails, clean facility, and enrichment activities that support child development.

    Caring and communicative staffweekly learning emailsplay-based curriculumclean facility
  4. 4

    1822 East Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children

    Parents consistently praise Alphabet Preschool for its warm, caring environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Staff are described as welcoming and genuinely invested in each child's growth, with strong communication and organization. Multiple families report returning or recommending the center to others, citing it as a trustworthy place where they feel comfortable leaving their children.

    Caring and welcoming staffchildren excited to attendstrong child development and preparation for kindergartenexcellent communication about child progress
  5. 5
    Ymca At Columbia House
    4.32 score
    4.4(20)

    302 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 31 children

    Parents consistently praise the YMCA at Columbia House for its friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. Children enjoy diverse programs including swimming lessons, sports, gymnastics, and summer camp activities. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of instruction and the family-friendly atmosphere.

    Friendly and welcoming staffclean well-maintained facilitiesdiverse programs (swimminggymnastics
  6. 6
    Knowledge Learning Corp
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    301 43rd Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 109 children

    Knowledge Learning Corp (KinderCare Puyallup) receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, educational programming, and staff responsiveness. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant developmental progress, and form strong bonds with teachers who are described as warm, caring, and knowledgeable. Many families have enrolled multiple children and remained enrolled for years.

    Warm and responsive staffstrong de
  7. 7
    Toddlers University I
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    12811 109th Ave Ct East, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    Toddlers University receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families who appreciate the caring teachers, educational activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, some parents report serious concerns about organizational issues, unreliable closures, poor communication, security lapses, and difficulty with the owner's responsiveness to concerns.

    caring and attentive teacherseducational activities and academic preparationstrong teacher-child relationshipsgood communication
  8. 8
    Toddlers University IV
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    10325 122nd St East, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 88 children

    Toddlers University IV receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. However, some parents report significant issues with ownership communication, organizational problems, reliability, and unresponsive management.

    Caring and attentive teachersstrong educational preparation for kindergartengood communication with familiesfamily-friendly environment
  9. 9

    10325 122nd St East, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Future Stars Before & After receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and family-like atmosphere, with long-term families expressing strong loyalty. However, a minority of parents report significant concerns about reliability, organization, communication, and owner conduct.

    caring and attentive staffeducational activities and lesson plansfamily-like environmentgood teacher-child relationships
  10. 10
    Toddlers University II
    4.2 score
    4.3(10)

    9915 Canyon Road East, Puyallup, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 47 children

    Toddlers University II receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive staff, quality educational activities, and family-like atmosphere, with children thriving academically and socially. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about reliability, disorganization, poor communication, security issues, and difficult interactions with ownership.

    Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsquality educational activities and preparation for kindergartenfamily-like environment

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Puyallup based on parent reviews

Building Blocks Learning Cente

5(20)

5414 109th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA

Building Blocks Learning Center in Puyallup receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents highlight the small class sizes, attentive teachers, structured curriculum, full-day flexible hours, and clean environment as key strengths that support their children's development and happiness.

Small class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosconsistent staff with low turnoverwarm and caring teachers

Sunrise Children'S Center

5(7)

12214 Shaw Rd E., Puyallup, WA

Sunrise Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, patient staff and an engaged owner. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, developmental activities, field trips, and excellent communication with families. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.

Caring and patient staffactive owner involvementplanned activities and field trips

Pioneer Preschool

5(5)

301 3rd St Se, Puyallup, WA

Pioneer Preschool in Puyallup receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the dedicated staff, particularly director Nicole, and engaging play-based curriculum. Parents appreciate the strong communication through weekly learning emails, clean facility, and enrichment activities that support child development.

Caring and communicative staffweekly learning emailsplay-based curriculum

Puyallup Tribe Child Care

5(3)

3580 E Grandview Ave., Puyallup, WA

Alphabet Preschool And Learnin

4.5(14)

1822 East Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA

Parents consistently praise Alphabet Preschool for its warm, caring environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Staff are described as welcoming and genuinely invested in each child's growth, with strong communication and organization. Multiple families report returning or recommending the center to others, citing it as a trustworthy place where they feel comfortable leaving their children.

Caring and welcoming staffchildren excited to attendstrong child development and preparation for kindergarten

Ymca At Columbia House

4.4(20)

302 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA

Parents consistently praise the YMCA at Columbia House for its friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. Children enjoy diverse programs including swimming lessons, sports, gymnastics, and summer camp activities. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of instruction and the family-friendly atmosphere.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean well-maintained facilitiesdiverse programs (swimming

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Puyallup, Washington

There are 37 child daycare & preschools in Puyallup, Washington. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup

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Puyallup Tribe Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
3580 E Grandview Ave., Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sunrise Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Sunrise Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, patient staff and an engaged owner. Parents highlight strong teacher-child relationships, developmental activities, field trips, and excellent communication with families. Children are reported to be happy and excited to attend.

Caring and patient staffactive owner involvementplanned activities and field trips
Address
12214 Shaw Rd E., Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Building Blocks Learning Cente
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Building Blocks Learning Center in Puyallup receives universal 5-star praise from parents. Parents highlight the small class sizes, attentive teachers, structured curriculum, full-day flexible hours, and clean environment as key strengths that support their children's development and happiness.

Small class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratiosconsistent staff with low turnoverwarm and caring teachers
Address
5414 109th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pioneer Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Pioneer Preschool in Puyallup receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the dedicated staff, particularly director Nicole, and engaging play-based curriculum. Parents appreciate the strong communication through weekly learning emails, clean facility, and enrichment activities that support child development.

Caring and communicative staffweekly learning emailsplay-based curriculum
Address
301 3rd St Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Alphabet Preschool And Learnin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Alphabet Preschool for its warm, caring environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Staff are described as welcoming and genuinely invested in each child's growth, with strong communication and organization. Multiple families report returning or recommending the center to others, citing it as a trustworthy place where they feel comfortable leaving their children.

Caring and welcoming staffchildren excited to attendstrong child development and preparation for kindergarten
Address
1822 East Pioneer Avenue, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 051-1679
Quality
Ymca At Columbia House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the YMCA at Columbia House for its friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. Children enjoy diverse programs including swimming lessons, sports, gymnastics, and summer camp activities. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of instruction and the family-friendly atmosphere.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean well-maintained facilitiesdiverse programs (swimming
Address
302 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Toddlers University I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddlers University receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families who appreciate the caring teachers, educational activities, and family-like atmosphere. However, some parents report serious concerns about organizational issues, unreliable closures, poor communication, security lapses, and difficulty with the owner's responsiveness to concerns.

caring and attentive teacherseducational activities and academic preparationstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
12811 109th Ave Ct East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Toddlers University IV
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddlers University IV receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, educational quality, and family-like atmosphere. However, some parents report significant issues with ownership communication, organizational problems, reliability, and unresponsive management.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong educational preparation for kindergartengood communication with families
Address
10325 122nd St East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Future Stars Before & After
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Future Stars Before & After receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and family-like atmosphere, with long-term families expressing strong loyalty. However, a minority of parents report significant concerns about reliability, organization, communication, and owner conduct.

caring and attentive staffeducational activities and lesson plansfamily-like environment
Address
10325 122nd St East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Toddlers University II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddlers University II receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring, attentive staff, quality educational activities, and family-like atmosphere, with children thriving academically and socially. However, a minority of parents report serious concerns about reliability, disorganization, poor communication, security issues, and difficult interactions with ownership.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsquality educational activities and preparation for kindergarten
Address
9915 Canyon Road East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Puyallup Playcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
120 Mcelroy Place, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Toddlers University
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Toddlers University receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, educational activities, and family-like environment, with children showing strong kindergarten readiness and long-term attendance. However, several parents report serious concerns about owner/director communication, organizational issues, reliability, security, and responsiveness to parent concerns.

caring and attentive staffeducational activities and curriculumstrong kindergarten p
Address
14804 Meridian Avenue East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Knowledge Learning Corp
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Knowledge Learning Corp (KinderCare Puyallup) receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, educational programming, and staff responsiveness. Parents report their children are excited to attend, experience significant developmental progress, and form strong bonds with teachers who are described as warm, caring, and knowledgeable. Many families have enrolled multiple children and remained enrolled for years.

Warm and responsive staffstrong de
Address
301 43rd Avenue Southeast, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
School Kids Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Parents consistently praise School Kids Clubhouse for its caring, professional staff, safe environment, and strong communication with families. The facility is noted for supporting children with and without disabilities through individualized plans, offering structured yet flexible learning with hands-on activities, and providing convenient services like school transportation. Multiple long-term families express high satisfaction and recommend the center.

Caring and professional staffpersonalized attention to childrensafe and clean facility
Address
10319 128th St E, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Garnero Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This appears to be a mismatch - the reviews are for Pierce College (a community college in Washington), not Garnero Child Development Center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for instructors and campus amenities, but significant complaints about administrative communication, academic advising quality, and disability accommodations processes.

Supportive instructorsconvenient campus location near shops and transitgood for completing prerequisites
Address
1601 39th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Korner in Puyallup receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the cleanliness, staff engagement, educational activities, and communication. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about unexplained bruises, inconsistent incident reporting, missed meals, and management issues.

Spotless facilityattentive and trained staffeducational environment
Address
11206 89th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chief Leschi Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise Chief Leschi Early Learning for its excellent staff, welcoming atmosphere, and clean facilities. Children show strong academic progress and development. The school is also noted for hosting community events with a positive, friendly environment.

Caring and welcoming teachersclean facilities and bathroomsstrong learning outcomes
Address
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 051-1129
Quality
Toddlers University V
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
6715 176th St E, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Discovery Station Childcare &
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.8

Discovery Station Childcare receives highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the caring, loving staff and positive developmental experiences, while negative reviews document serious safety concerns including a child escaping the facility, inadequate illness monitoring, sanitation issues, and poor administrative responsiveness.

Caring and loving staffpositive developmental supportfamily-like atmosphere
Address
16001 56th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Good Samaritan III
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This is not a daycare center - the reviews are for Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. There appears to be a data error, as the facility type is listed as 'CENTER BASED' daycare but all reviews reference hospital care experiences.

Compassionate doctors and surgical teamsattentive nurses (select staff)efficient emergency care for some patients
Address
615 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Good Samaritan Child Care I
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

This appears to be a hospital, not a daycare center. The reviews describe highly variable experiences at what seems to be an emergency room and surgical facility, with praise for some doctors and nurses but significant complaints about ER wait times, staff unprofessionalism, poor communication, and care lapses.

Some doctors and nurses provided excellentcompassionate care; surgical teams were skilled and supportive; efficient admission and pharmacy services; some st
Address
602 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Good Samaritan Child Care II
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.6

No summary available. The reviews provided are for a hospital facility, not for Good Samaritan Child Care II daycare center. There are no parent reviews of the daycare in the data provided.

None mentioned
Address
502 14th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Maplewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1110 West Pioneer, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Shaw Road
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1106 Shaw Road, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare #1479
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare #1479 in Puyallup for exceptional staff care, strong educational programming, and excellent communication. Children show academic and emotional growth, and families report feeling confident and supported. The center maintains high standards of cleanliness and professionalism across all age groups.

Caring and passionate teachersstrong educational foundationdaily photo/progress updates
Address
10221 152nd St East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ymca At Northwood
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9805 24th East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 217-7171
Ymca At Ridgecrest
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12616 Shaw Road East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Firgrove Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13918 Meridian South, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Love And Laughter Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12717 118th Street Court East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ymca At Spinning Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1306 East Pioneer, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 035-5837

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Frequently asked questions

There are 37 child daycare & preschools daycares in Puyallup, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Puyallup, 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 Puyallup for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Puyallup 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.