
Compare 83 child daycare & preschools in Vancouver. Average rating: 4.25/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Vancouver has 83 licensed child daycare & preschools with 669 parent reviews averaging 4.25/5.15 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 39% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 98686 (avg 4.75 stars), while 98662 has the largest selection (14 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
9608 Ne 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 42 children
Little Hands Preschool & Daycare in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and nurturing environment, and balanced approach to play-based and structured learning. Children reportedly show increased confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
2016 Ne 138th Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy Salmon Creek for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children adjust well and thrive in a safe, clean environment with educational programming. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their overall experience.
5145 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 75 children
Kidspace Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff and student-centered, play-based curriculum. Parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with improved language development, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. The facility is described as a nurturing, safe environment where children feel valued and loved.
1309 Franklin Street, Suite A, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
The reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe St. Paul Christian as a church that provides community services including mail distribution, shelter services, and recovery meetings. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff and community-oriented mission.
900 W 12th St, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children
Parents consistently praise Little World Child Care Center for its quality care, clean environment, and dedicated staff. They appreciate daily communication with photo updates and activity variety, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center appears to offer bilingual learning opportunities in Spanish.
10316 Ne 14 Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Vancouver Montessori DCC receives consistently positive reviews from parents whose children have attended. Parents praise the caring staff, Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and self-paced learning, and the calm, supportive environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and successfully transitioned to the adjoining Montessori school.
3111 Se 192nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 135 children
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Vancouver for providing exceptional care, thoughtful curriculum, and a safe, nurturing environment. Children show significant development across academic, social, and emotional areas, with staff described as caring, professional, and communicative. All reviewers report high satisfaction and recommend the facility to others.
12217 Ne Highway 99, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 70 children
Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center as they reflect experiences at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, not the daycare program. The Google Rating of 4.6/5 appears to have 0 actual daycare reviews on file.
3609 Main Street, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children
Reviews praise YWCA Clark County as a compassionate community organization providing valuable support and resources for women, children, and families. Reviewers consistently highlight the empathy, professionalism, and dedication of staff and advocates across various services including domestic violence support, legal assistance, and crisis intervention.
10111 Ne 13th Avenue, Vancouver, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children
Red Robin Preschool & Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, outdoor-focused curriculum, transparent communication, and warm environment. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with a teacher's demeanor and perceived lack of patience.
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Vancouver
Top qualities mentioned across 669 reviews, analyzed by AI
Vancouver zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98686 | 7 | 4.75 | 4 | |
| 98660 | 5 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 98664 | 7 | 4.68 | 3 | |
| 98682 | 7 | 4.4 | 0 | |
| 98683 | 9 | 4.35 | 1 | |
| 98684 | 5 | 4.3 | 0 | |
| 98662 | 14 | 4.22 | 3 | |
| 98663 | 6 | 4.13 | 1 | |
| 98665 | 5 | 4 | 0 | |
| 98661 | 11 | 3.81 | 1 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Vancouver (10–196 children)
Small
up to 30 children
20
Medium
31–75 children
36
Large
76–150 children
21
Very Large
150+ children
6
Highest rated daycares in Vancouver based on parent reviews
9608 Ne 117th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Little Hands Preschool & Daycare in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and nurturing environment, and balanced approach to play-based and structured learning. Children reportedly show increased confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
2016 Ne 138th Street, Vancouver, WA
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy Salmon Creek for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children adjust well and thrive in a safe, clean environment with educational programming. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their overall experience.
5145 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Kidspace Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff and student-centered, play-based curriculum. Parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with improved language development, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. The facility is described as a nurturing, safe environment where children feel valued and loved.
1309 Franklin Street, Suite A, Vancouver, WA
The reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe St. Paul Christian as a church that provides community services including mail distribution, shelter services, and recovery meetings. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff and community-oriented mission.
900 W 12th St, Vancouver, WA
Parents consistently praise Little World Child Care Center for its quality care, clean environment, and dedicated staff. They appreciate daily communication with photo updates and activity variety, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center appears to offer bilingual learning opportunities in Spanish.
10316 Ne 14 Street, Vancouver, WA
Vancouver Montessori DCC receives consistently positive reviews from parents whose children have attended. Parents praise the caring staff, Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and self-paced learning, and the calm, supportive environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and successfully transitioned to the adjoining Montessori school.
Vancouver, Washington offers a diverse landscape of 83 childcare and preschool facilities, ranging from large centers to intimate home-based programs. Parents frequently highlight a warm, family-like atmosphere and patient staff as key reasons their children are excited to attend. For those prioritizing high satisfaction, the 98686 zip code stands out with an impressive average rating of 4.75 stars across seven distinct locations.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Vancouver have an average rating of 4.25 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 39% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.25 stars. Our analysis covers 669 parent reviews. Parents in Vancouver most frequently praise daycares for children excited to attend, caring and patient staff, and welcoming environment.
When choosing a daycare in Vancouver, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Little Hands Preschool & Daycare in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and nurturing environment, and balanced approach to play-based and structured learning. Children reportedly show increased confidence, social skills, and enthusiasm for learning.
Parents consistently praise Little World Child Care Center for its quality care, clean environment, and dedicated staff. They appreciate daily communication with photo updates and activity variety, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. The center appears to offer bilingual learning opportunities in Spanish.
Vancouver Montessori DCC receives consistently positive reviews from parents whose children have attended. Parents praise the caring staff, Montessori-based approach that encourages independence and self-paced learning, and the calm, supportive environment. Multiple families report their children thrived and successfully transitioned to the adjoining Montessori school.
One parent highlights the family-like atmosphere provided by the staff and notes that their children enjoy their teachers. Another review is unrelated to childcare services, appearing instead as a memorial tribute to an individual.
Parents consistently praise Kiddie Academy Salmon Creek for exceptional care, attentive staff, and strong communication. Children adjust well and thrive in a safe, clean environment with educational programming. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their overall experience.
Kidspace Inc receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional, caring staff and student-centered, play-based curriculum. Parents report their children have thrived academically and emotionally, with improved language development, social skills, and genuine enthusiasm for attending school. The facility is described as a nurturing, safe environment where children feel valued and loved.
One parent describes the center as a very good school with loving and friendly teachers, noting that their children are happy there.
One parent describes the school as very good, highlighting the teachers' loving and friendly nature. They note that their children are very happy at the center.
The reviews do not appear to be about the daycare center itself. Instead, they describe St. Paul Christian as a church that provides community services including mail distribution, shelter services, and recovery meetings. Reviews consistently praise the caring staff and community-oriented mission.
One parent rates the center highly, noting that the teachers are loving and friendly. They report that their children are very happy at the school.
Reviews are not applicable to this daycare center as they reflect experiences at Salmon Creek United Methodist Church, not the daycare program. The Google Rating of 4.6/5 appears to have 0 actual daycare reviews on file.
Parents consistently praise The Goddard School in Vancouver for providing exceptional care, thoughtful curriculum, and a safe, nurturing environment. Children show significant development across academic, social, and emotional areas, with staff described as caring, professional, and communicative. All reviewers report high satisfaction and recommend the facility to others.
Red Robin Preschool & Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, outdoor-focused curriculum, transparent communication, and warm environment. One reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with a teacher's demeanor and perceived lack of patience.
Reviews praise YWCA Clark County as a compassionate community organization providing valuable support and resources for women, children, and families. Reviewers consistently highlight the empathy, professionalism, and dedication of staff and advocates across various services including domestic violence support, legal assistance, and crisis intervention.
The reviews provided are for a restaurant, not a daycare center. There is a data mismatch - Gingerbread House in Vancouver, Washington appears to be a family diner/cafe, not a center-based daycare facility. No legitimate daycare reviews are available to summarize.
Grace Lutheran Child Care in Vancouver receives exclusively positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, strong academic preparation, excellent outdoor facilities, and nurturing environment that supports children's development across all domains.
Parents consistently praise the YMCA School Age Program for its friendly and attentive staff, welcoming atmosphere, and diverse amenities including basketball courts, pools, gyms, tracks, and wellness facilities. The facility is noted as affordable, clean, well-maintained, and offering excellent programs for children's summer camps and sports instruction. Multiple reviewers highlight the strong sense of community and family-friendly environment.
Most parents praise Clark College Child & Family Services for caring staff, quality instruction, and positive child development outcomes. The facility offers affordable options for college students. However, one parent reported unprofessional front office staff and concerns about child safety and injury response.
SWCCC Patricia Nierenberg CC receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff and their children's development and happiness at the center. One parent reported a significantly negative experience but provided no specific details. The facility appears to support child development and parental involvement.
Parents consistently praise Mill Plain Children's Academy for its caring, attentive staff and warm family-like environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-cared for, with regular photo updates and themed educational activities. The center is noted as cleaner and more affordable than comparable facilities while maintaining high-quality care.
These reviews appear to be for Memorial Lutheran Church, not a daycare center. The reviews praise the church's traditional biblical teaching, warm community, pastoral leadership, and community outreach programs.
Jack and Jill House DCC receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring, engaged staff, quality outdoor play opportunities, and educational programming that keeps children thriving and eager to return.
Knowledge Beginnings DCC in Vancouver, Washington receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional care, supportive staff, and a nurturing environment. Parents highlight the director Annie's responsiveness, teachers' genuine investment in children's wellbeing, and the center's strong communication with families. The facility is noted for combining quality early education with a warm, family-like atmosphere.
Small Wonders Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff, family-like atmosphere, and noticeable improvements in their children's behavior and confidence. The small, non-corporate environment is frequently cited as a key differentiator from larger daycare chains.
Noah's Ark Christian Daycare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, trustworthy staff and family-like atmosphere. Parents highlight excellent communication, age-appropriate activities, cleanliness, and staff who treat children as their own. Multiple families express difficulty leaving the center due to circumstances beyond the daycare's control rather than dissatisfaction.
Children's Village DCC Burton receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication through the ProCare app, developmental support using Creative Curriculum, and individualized attention to each child's growth and needs. The center is noted for its welcoming atmosphere, safety measures, and willingness to accommodate children with special needs.
Feedback for KINGS WAY LRN CTR is mixed, with one parent highlighting pleasant, trustworthy staff and another citing high teacher turnover, rigid policies, and poor handling of a child's health needs. The negative review details issues with enforced napping, lack of parental involvement, and unsupportive responses to encopresis, while positive comments focus on the welcoming atmosphere.
Children's Village DC Orchards receives mostly positive reviews praising warm, welcoming staff and quality early education that prepares children for kindergarten and beyond. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns about professionalism and staff conduct. The facility has a 3.8/5 Google rating.
Little Lights Child Care Center in Vancouver receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, strong communication through their app, and children's enthusiasm about attending.
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