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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Tumwater, WA

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Tumwater. Average rating: 4.4/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Tumwater, Washington at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.4/5
Parent reviews
18
Top rated (4.5+)
2

Tumwater offers 8 licensed child daycare & preschools, 4 of which have public ratings averaging 4.4/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tumwater

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
    Magical Years At Tumwater
    4.4 score
    4.8(5)

    1361 S 2nd Ave Sw, Tumwater, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 27 children

    Reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. Commenters praise the welcoming atmosphere, sermon quality, and children's programming. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the facility type listed (daycare center) and the content of the reviews.

    welcoming environmentquality sermonsfriendly staffchildren's church programming
  2. 2
    Hampton Preschool
    3.88 score
    3.8(8)

    1400 Trosper Road Sw, Tumwater, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children

    Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the facility's compassionate and professional staff, cleanliness, and quality care. However, there is conflicting information as some reviews appear to reference an assisted living/senior care facility rather than a preschool, and recent reviews note staff turnover concerns.

    Compassionate and professional staffwell-trained managementclean facilityattentive care

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Tumwater

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

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Tumwater (10–115 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tumwater based on parent reviews

Magical Years At Tumwater

4.8(5)

1361 S 2nd Ave Sw, Tumwater, WA

Reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. Commenters praise the welcoming atmosphere, sermon quality, and children's programming. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the facility type listed (daycare center) and the content of the reviews.

welcoming environmentquality sermonsfriendly staff

Serendipity Children'S Center

5(2)

4833 Tumwater Valley Dr, Tumwater, WA

One parent highlights that the center is a great spot where their child has attended for two years, noting the child loves it and has become smarter. Another review specifically praises Assistant Teacher Kennie for truly caring about the children.

Great environmentchild loves the centeracademic growth

Serendipitys Clubhouse

4(3)

4833 Tumwater Valley Drive, Tumwater, WA

Parents highlight the center as a safe and educational environment with a progressive curriculum tailored to individual child needs. Conversely, one review cites significant communication failures, noting repeated broken promises regarding callbacks that went unfulfilled over five months.

Safe environmenteducational focusprogressive curriculum

Hampton Preschool

3.8(8)

1400 Trosper Road Sw, Tumwater, WA

Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the facility's compassionate and professional staff, cleanliness, and quality care. However, there is conflicting information as some reviews appear to reference an assisted living/senior care facility rather than a preschool, and recent reviews note staff turnover concerns.

Compassionate and professional staffwell-trained managementclean facility

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Tumwater, Washington

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater have an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 50% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.4 stars. Our analysis covers 18 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater

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Serendipity Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent highlights that the center is a great spot where their child has attended for two years, noting the child loves it and has become smarter. Another review specifically praises Assistant Teacher Kennie for truly caring about the children.

Great environmentchild loves the centeracademic growth
Address
4833 Tumwater Valley Dr, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Magical Years At Tumwater
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Reviews appear to be for a church rather than a daycare facility. Commenters praise the welcoming atmosphere, sermon quality, and children's programming. However, there is a significant discrepancy between the facility type listed (daycare center) and the content of the reviews.

welcoming environmentquality sermonsfriendly staff
Address
1361 S 2nd Ave Sw, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Serendipitys Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents highlight the center as a safe and educational environment with a progressive curriculum tailored to individual child needs. Conversely, one review cites significant communication failures, noting repeated broken promises regarding callbacks that went unfulfilled over five months.

Safe environmenteducational focusprogressive curriculum
Address
4833 Tumwater Valley Drive, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hampton Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Reviews are predominantly positive, praising the facility's compassionate and professional staff, cleanliness, and quality care. However, there is conflicting information as some reviews appear to reference an assisted living/senior care facility rather than a preschool, and recent reviews note staff turnover concerns.

Compassionate and professional staffwell-trained managementclean facility
Address
1400 Trosper Road Sw, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Pg Schmidt Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
225 Denise St Se, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Black Lake Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6345 Black Lake-Belmore Rd, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Mt Simmons Elem
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1205 2nd Ave S, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Pta Kid Time
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3120 Ridgeview Court Sw, Tumwater, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Tumwater, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Tumwater have an average Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 50% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Tumwater, 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 Tumwater for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tumwater 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.