Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Spokane, WA
Compare 146 child daycare & preschools in Spokane. Average rating: 4.19/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Spokane, Washington at a glance
- Programs
- 146
- Avg rating
- 4.19/5
- Parent reviews
- 936
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 28
Spokane has 146 licensed child daycare & preschools with 936 parent reviews averaging 4.19/5.28 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 39% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 99212 (avg 5 stars), while 99205 has the largest selection (30 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Spokane
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.
- 1Harvard Park Clc North4.76 score5(16)
6477 N Lindeke, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Harvard Park CLC North receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years. Parents highlight excellent staff, strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and a nurturing family-like environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while genuinely enjoying their experience.
Caring and well-trained staffstrong academic curriculum preparing children for kindergartensocial-emotional skill developmentchild-led learni - 2Little Dickens Learning Cente4.72 score4.9(20)
2510 N Pines Rd, # 4, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Parents consistently praise Enriched Beginnings Learning Center for exceptional teacher care, educational programming, and communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety, learning, and social development. The center is frequently described as exceeding expectations and highly recommended by current families.
Responsive and caring staffdaily communication app with photos and updatesstructured yet varied curriculumage-appropriate activities (motor - 3St Annes Children And Family C4.65 score4.9(13)
25 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 188 children
St. Anne's Children and Family Center in Spokane receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's strong educational curriculum, healthy food options, excellent parent communication, and the genuine love staff show for the children in their care.
Professional and loving staffsafe and clean facilitystrong age-appropriate curriculumhealthy food menu - 4Academy Of Little Bears, The4.64 score5(9)
1104 W Heroy Ave, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 201 children
Academy of Little Bears in Spokane receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, effective communication, and strong developmental curriculum. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and experience a nurturing, safe environment with engaged teachers and responsive leadership.
Caring and professional staffDirector Ms. Dominique highly responsive and availableSmall student-teacher ratiosAge-appropriate learning activities targeting developmental skills - 5Maple Street Childrens Center4.64 score4.8(20)
1313 N Maple Street Suite, #100, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children
This appears to be a dental practice, not a daycare center. The reviews provided are for Maple Family Dentistry and Dr. Robert DesRoches, not Maple Street Children's Center in Spokane.
Unable to assess - reviews are for wrong business - 6Giggling Guest Childcare Too L4.64 score4.8(20)
4120 S Cheney Spokane Rd, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
Giggling Guest Childcare Too receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, engaging staff and strong educational focus. Parents appreciate the secure facility, home-cooked meals, age-appropriate activities, and daily communication through the app. The center excels at making children feel valued and supporting their academic and social-emotional development.
Caring and engaging staffsocial-emotional learningphonics and educational activ - 7Transitional Living Center Ed4.49 score4.7(12)
3128 N Hemlock St, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 15 children
Transitional Living Center ED is a transitional housing facility in Spokane that serves women and children, not a traditional daycare. Reviewers consistently praise the supportive staff, safe environment, and comprehensive services including housing, food assistance, and case management. However, one reviewer reported being dismissed from the program after experiencing a relapse despite claims of continued support for those in recovery.
Supportive and caring staffsafe neighborhoodstable housingcase management services - 8Transitional Living Center Edu4.49 score4.7(12)
3120 North Hemlock, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
This is a transitional housing facility (not a traditional daycare) with excellent ratings. Residents praise the supportive staff, stable housing, and community resources that have helped them rebuild their lives. However, one resident reported being discharged after a relapse despite claims of continued support during recovery.
Supportive case managerssafe neighborhoodcommunity amenities (gardenfood bank - 9Sheridan Express4.48 score4.6(20)
3636 E 5th Ave, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children
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Not applicable - reviews are for a pharmacynot a daycare - 10West Central Community Develo4.48 score4.6(20)
1603 N Belt, Spokane, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 90 children
West Central Community Development is highly praised as a welcoming community hub with excellent childcare and before/after school programs. Parents consistently commend the warm, professional staff and family-oriented approach, with one family having used the center for 9 years. The facility is clean, spacious, well-maintained, and offers various community programs and resources.
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Rating Distribution
Based on 72 daycares with Google ratings in Spokane
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 936 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Spokane, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Spokane zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99212 | 7 | 5 | 1 | |
| 99203 | 11 | 4.42 | 2 | |
| 99205 | 30 | 4.3 | 8 | |
| 99208 | 20 | 4.24 | 2 | |
| 99218 | 5 | 4.22 | 1 | |
| 99201 | 8 | 4.22 | 2 | |
| 99206 | 12 | 4.21 | 3 | |
| 99202 | 12 | 4.2 | 2 | |
| 99223 | 12 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 99216 | 7 | 3.97 | 2 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Spokane (15–201 children)
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up to 30 children
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Medium
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Large
76–150 children
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Very Large
150+ children
4
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Spokane based on parent reviews
Harvard Park Clc North
6477 N Lindeke, Spokane, WA
Harvard Park CLC North receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years. Parents highlight excellent staff, strong academic preparation, social-emotional development, and a nurturing family-like environment. Children reportedly thrive academically and socially while genuinely enjoying their experience.
Little Dickens Learning Cente
2510 N Pines Rd, # 4, Spokane, WA
Parents consistently praise Enriched Beginnings Learning Center for exceptional teacher care, educational programming, and communication with families. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety, learning, and social development. The center is frequently described as exceeding expectations and highly recommended by current families.
St Annes Children And Family C
25 W 5th Ave, Spokane, WA
St. Anne's Children and Family Center in Spokane receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's strong educational curriculum, healthy food options, excellent parent communication, and the genuine love staff show for the children in their care.
Academy Of Little Bears, The
1104 W Heroy Ave, Spokane, WA
Academy of Little Bears in Spokane receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, effective communication, and strong developmental curriculum. Parents report their children are excited to attend daily and experience a nurturing, safe environment with engaged teachers and responsive leadership.
Maple Street Childrens Center
1313 N Maple Street Suite, #100, Spokane, WA
This appears to be a dental practice, not a daycare center. The reviews provided are for Maple Family Dentistry and Dr. Robert DesRoches, not Maple Street Children's Center in Spokane.
Giggling Guest Childcare Too L
4120 S Cheney Spokane Rd, Spokane, WA
Giggling Guest Childcare Too receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, engaging staff and strong educational focus. Parents appreciate the secure facility, home-cooked meals, age-appropriate activities, and daily communication through the app. The center excels at making children feel valued and supporting their academic and social-emotional development.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Spokane, Washington
Spokane offers a diverse landscape of 146 childcare and preschool options, ranging from center-based programs to home-based care. Parents consistently highlight clean facilities, caring staff, and safe environments as the defining features of the local market. The area includes standout neighborhoods like zip code 99212, which maintains a perfect average rating across its seven facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Spokane have an average rating of 4.19 out of 5 across 72 rated facilities, with 39% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.3 stars. Our analysis covers 936 parent reviews. Parents in Spokane most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and safe environment.
When choosing a daycare in Spokane, 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 Spokane
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Reviews are highly polarized. Most reviewers praise the YWCA's welcoming environment, clean facilities, and support services for women and families. However, some report being denied assistance despite meeting stated criteria and raise serious concerns about staff conduct and safety protocols.
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Parents consistently praise South Hill KinderCare for clean, organized facilities with caring, communicative staff who genuinely invest in children's development. Multiple reviewers highlight structured lesson plans, educational activities, and positive behavioral transformations in their children. All recent reviews are 5-star ratings with no significant complaints.
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Easter Seals Northeast Child Development Center is praised as an exceptional community resource hub offering far more than just childcare. Parents consistently highlight the welcoming staff, newly renovated facility, and comprehensive one-stop services including medical care, dental services, pharmacy, food bank, and social programs. The center is commended for serving the community with compassion regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 146 facilities
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