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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelton, WA

Compare 10 child daycare & preschools in Shelton. Average rating: 4.8/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Shelton, Washington at a glance

Programs
10
Avg rating
4.8/5
Parent reviews
39
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Shelton has 10 licensed child daycare & preschools with 39 parent reviews averaging 4.8/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 98584 zip code, averaging 4.8 stars across 10 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Shelton

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
    Faith Community Childcare Ctr
    4.68 score
    4.9(15)

    1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 48 children

    This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly pastor and congregation, and family-oriented environment. One parent mentioned their children enjoyed the nursery and playground during a service.

    Welcoming and friendly communityengaging sermonschildren's programs and bible studiesfamily-oriented
  2. 2
    Gateway Christian Child Care
    4.24 score
    4.3(20)

    405 South 7th, Shelton, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 74 children

    Note: The reviews provided are for Gateway Christian Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and quality of worship services and pastoral leadership.

    Welcoming and kind stafffamily-like community atmosphereengaging pastor and messagescontemporary worship

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Shelton

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Shelton zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9858410
4.8
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Shelton (20–123 children)

Small

up to 30 children

5

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Shelton based on parent reviews

Faith Community Childcare Ctr

4.9(15)

1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly pastor and congregation, and family-oriented environment. One parent mentioned their children enjoyed the nursery and playground during a service.

Welcoming and friendly communityengaging sermonschildren's programs and bible studies

Gateway Christian Child Care

4.3(20)

405 South 7th, Shelton, WA

Note: The reviews provided are for Gateway Christian Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and quality of worship services and pastoral leadership.

Welcoming and kind stafffamily-like community atmosphereengaging pastor and messages

Best Memories Learning Center

5(1)

Se 111 Arcadia Rd, Shelton, WA

One parent highlights exceptional teacher support and accommodation for family needs, noting that the only drawback was the necessity to relocate away from the area.

supportive teachersaccommodating staffpositive experience for children

Mt Olive Lutheran Daycare

5(1)

206 E Wyandotte Ave, Shelton, WA

One parent describes their son's experience at this center-based church daycare as the best, expressing a strong affection for the church and community. The review highlights a positive emotional connection to the environment.

positive childhood experiencestrong church communitywelcoming atmosphere

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Shelton, Washington

There are 10 child daycare & preschools in Shelton, 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 Shelton have an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 39 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Shelton, 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 Shelton

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Best Memories Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights exceptional teacher support and accommodation for family needs, noting that the only drawback was the necessity to relocate away from the area.

supportive teachersaccommodating staffpositive experience for children
Address
Se 111 Arcadia Rd, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Mt Olive Lutheran Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes their son's experience at this center-based church daycare as the best, expressing a strong affection for the church and community. The review highlights a positive emotional connection to the environment.

positive childhood experiencestrong church communitywelcoming atmosphere
Address
206 E Wyandotte Ave, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Faith Community Childcare Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

This facility appears to be primarily a church rather than a traditional daycare center. Reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly pastor and congregation, and family-oriented environment. One parent mentioned their children enjoyed the nursery and playground during a service.

Welcoming and friendly communityengaging sermonschildren's programs and bible studies
Address
1212 Connection Street, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gateway Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Note: The reviews provided are for Gateway Christian Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and quality of worship services and pastoral leadership.

Welcoming and kind stafffamily-like community atmosphereengaging pastor and messages
Address
405 South 7th, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Squaxin Island Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent highlights the wonderful staff and their daughter's enjoyment, while another strongly criticizes the facility for alleged neglect and verbal aggression. These contrasting experiences reflect a single positive and a single highly negative perspective on the center.

enjoyable environmentwonderful staff
Address
3851 Se Old Olympic Hwy, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Choice Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
807 W Pine St, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Colorful Creations Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2323 North Adams, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Pioneer Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
110 E Spencer Lake Rd, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Skokomish Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
No 80 Tribal Center Rd, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
So Sound Ymca Bordeaux Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
350 E University Ave, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 10 child daycare & preschools daycares in Shelton, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Shelton have an average Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Shelton, 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 Shelton for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Shelton 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.