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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in University Place, WA

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in University Place. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

University Place, Washington at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
35
Top rated (4.5+)
1

University Place has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 35 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in University Place

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
    Happy Days Daycare & School Ag
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    8309 27th St W, University Place, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 38 children

    Happy Days Daycare & School, run by Sherry Hunt in Kent, Washington, receives consistently excellent reviews praising the owner's dedication, communication, and educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, improved health outcomes, and a safe, caring environment. Multiple reviewers mention lasting relationships with the provider and would recommend the facility to others.

    Owner Sherry's engagement and care for childrenstrong communication with parentseducational development and academic progresschild safety and hygiene
  2. 2
    Montessori In Motion
    4.13 score
    4.2(9)

    7323 27th St W, University Place, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

    Montessori in Motion receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teaching quality, staff care, and Montessori approach, with several multigenerational families. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about management responsiveness, safety issues including bullying and physical aggression, and inadequate handling of parent complaints.

    Caring and kind staffexcellent Montessori educationchildren develop independenceconsistent parent communication from teachers
  3. 3
    Happy Days Daycare And Prescho
    4 score
    4(6)

    8311 27th St West, University Place, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 62 children

    Happy Days Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, director Ashley, and welcoming environment. However, two concerning 1-star reviews document serious issues including inappropriate manager behavior toward a child and a potential injury incident involving inadequate staffing.

    Caring and accommodating teachers and aidessupportive director Ashleychild development and engagementflexibility with dietary needs and special circumstances

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in University Place

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

Best Rated Neighborhoods

University Place zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
984667
4.28
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in University Place (38–91 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in University Place based on parent reviews

Happy Days Daycare & School Ag

4.9(20)

8309 27th St W, University Place, WA

Happy Days Daycare & School, run by Sherry Hunt in Kent, Washington, receives consistently excellent reviews praising the owner's dedication, communication, and educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, improved health outcomes, and a safe, caring environment. Multiple reviewers mention lasting relationships with the provider and would recommend the facility to others.

Owner Sherry's engagement and care for childrenstrong communication with parentseducational development and academic progress

Montessori In Motion

4.2(9)

7323 27th St W, University Place, WA

Montessori in Motion receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teaching quality, staff care, and Montessori approach, with several multigenerational families. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about management responsiveness, safety issues including bullying and physical aggression, and inadequate handling of parent complaints.

Caring and kind staffexcellent Montessori educationchildren develop independence

Happy Days Daycare And Prescho

4(6)

8311 27th St West, University Place, WA

Happy Days Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, director Ashley, and welcoming environment. However, two concerning 1-star reviews document serious issues including inappropriate manager behavior toward a child and a potential injury incident involving inadequate staffing.

Caring and accommodating teachers and aidessupportive director Ashleychild development and engagement

Up Latchkey/Sun

4

4523 97th Ave West, University Place, WA

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Child Daycare & Preschools in University Place, Washington

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in University Place, 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 University Place have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 25% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.28 stars. Our analysis covers 35 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in University Place, 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 University Place

Showing 8 results

Happy Days Daycare & School Ag
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Happy Days Daycare & School, run by Sherry Hunt in Kent, Washington, receives consistently excellent reviews praising the owner's dedication, communication, and educational approach. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children, improved health outcomes, and a safe, caring environment. Multiple reviewers mention lasting relationships with the provider and would recommend the facility to others.

Owner Sherry's engagement and care for childrenstrong communication with parentseducational development and academic progress
Address
8309 27th St W, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Montessori In Motion
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Montessori in Motion receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the teaching quality, staff care, and Montessori approach, with several multigenerational families. However, a significant minority report serious concerns about management responsiveness, safety issues including bullying and physical aggression, and inadequate handling of parent complaints.

Caring and kind staffexcellent Montessori educationchildren develop independence
Address
7323 27th St W, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Up Latchkey/Sun
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
4523 97th Ave West, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Happy Days Daycare And Prescho
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Happy Days Daycare receives mostly positive reviews praising the caring staff, director Ashley, and welcoming environment. However, two concerning 1-star reviews document serious issues including inappropriate manager behavior toward a child and a potential injury incident involving inadequate staffing.

Caring and accommodating teachers and aidessupportive director Ashleychild development and engagement
Address
8311 27th St West, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
University Place Latchkey
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2708 Grandview Dr W, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Univ Pl Latchkey Evergreen
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7102 40th St West, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Raggaedy Ann & Andy Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7924 40th Street West, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Charles Wright Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7723 Chambers Creek Road West, University Place, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in University Place, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in University Place have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 25% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in University Place, 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 University Place for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in University Place 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.