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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Walla Walla, WA

Compare 15 child daycare & preschools in Walla Walla. Average rating: 4.66/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Walla Walla, Washington at a glance

Programs
15
Avg rating
4.66/5
Parent reviews
50
Top rated (4.5+)
6

Walla Walla has 15 licensed child daycare & preschools with 50 parent reviews averaging 4.66/5.6 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 75% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 99362 zip code, averaging 4.66 stars across 15 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Walla Walla

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
    First Flight Child Care
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 60 children

    First Flight Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, safe facilities, quality meals, strong communication, and their children's positive development and enthusiasm for attending.

    Warm and nurturing staffexperienced teachers with low turnoversafe and clean facilitieson-site chef providing nutritious meals
  2. 2
    Care A Lot Center
    4.56 score
    4.7(20)

    1803 Pleasant, Walla Walla, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Care A Lot Center in Walla Walla receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, dedicated staff led by owners Nancy and Jesse. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, nutritious home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and a supportive environment where children thrive academically and socially.

    Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented atmospherehome-cooked healthy mealsstrong preschool program

Rating Distribution

Based on 8 daycares with Google ratings in Walla Walla

4.5 - 5.0
6
4.0 - 4.4
2
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Walla Walla zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
9936215
4.66
6

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Walla Walla (23–150 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

11

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Walla Walla based on parent reviews

First Flight Child Care

4.7(20)

500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA

First Flight Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, safe facilities, quality meals, strong communication, and their children's positive development and enthusiasm for attending.

Warm and nurturing staffexperienced teachers with low turnoversafe and clean facilities

Care A Lot Center

4.7(20)

1803 Pleasant, Walla Walla, WA

Care A Lot Center in Walla Walla receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, dedicated staff led by owners Nancy and Jesse. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, nutritious home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and a supportive environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented atmospherehome-cooked healthy meals

Lillie Rice Center INC

4.8(2)

1627 Evergreen Street, Walla Walla, WA

One reviewer highlights the facility's inclusive environment for individuals with special needs, while another expresses personal satisfaction with the service as part of a Grounds Crew. The limited feedback points to positive experiences regarding inclusivity and service quality.

inclusive for individuals with special needsgood servicepositive atmosphere for staff

The Ark

5(1)

928 Sturm Ave, Walla Walla, WA

One parent describes THE ARK as the best daycare in town, citing absolutely wonderful staff as the primary reason for their high satisfaction.

wonderful staffbest daycare in town

Assumption Childcare Center

5(1)

2096 E Alder Avenue, Walla Walla, WA

One parent describes their experience at Assumption Childcare Center with a five-star rating, simply stating that they love the program.

Love it

Ywca-Summer Adv Club 1

4.2(3)

213 S 1st, Walla Walla, WA

A few reviewers highlight the YWCA's supportive role in helping families stabilize, noting staff who are polite and understanding of difficult situations. These parents describe the staff as knowledgeable and friendly, appreciating the center's broader community impact.

polite staffunderstanding staffhelpful resources

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Walla Walla, Washington

There are 15 child daycare & preschools in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla have an average rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.66 stars. Our analysis covers 50 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla

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The Ark
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes THE ARK as the best daycare in town, citing absolutely wonderful staff as the primary reason for their high satisfaction.

wonderful staffbest daycare in town
Address
928 Sturm Ave, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Assumption Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

One parent describes their experience at Assumption Childcare Center with a five-star rating, simply stating that they love the program.

Love it
Address
2096 E Alder Avenue, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Lillie Rice Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

One reviewer highlights the facility's inclusive environment for individuals with special needs, while another expresses personal satisfaction with the service as part of a Grounds Crew. The limited feedback points to positive experiences regarding inclusivity and service quality.

inclusive for individuals with special needsgood servicepositive atmosphere for staff
Address
1627 Evergreen Street, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Wsmc-College Place Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
213 Labor Camp Road, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
First Flight Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

First Flight Child Care receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, safe facilities, quality meals, strong communication, and their children's positive development and enthusiasm for attending.

Warm and nurturing staffexperienced teachers with low turnoversafe and clean facilities
Address
500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Care A Lot Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Care A Lot Center in Walla Walla receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who describe it as a family-oriented facility with caring, dedicated staff led by owners Nancy and Jesse. Parents highlight strong educational outcomes, nutritious home-cooked meals, engaging activities, and a supportive environment where children thrive academically and socially.

Caring and dedicated stafffamily-oriented atmospherehome-cooked healthy meals
Address
1803 Pleasant, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ywca My Friends House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

One parent highlights that children enjoyed attending the center, noting the teachers and staff were caring and committed. They also appreciated that the facility was well-designed to support play and learning activities.

caring staffcommitted teacherschild-friendly facility
Address
121 East Birch Street, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ywca-Summer Adv Club 1
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

A few reviewers highlight the YWCA's supportive role in helping families stabilize, noting staff who are polite and understanding of difficult situations. These parents describe the staff as knowledgeable and friendly, appreciating the center's broader community impact.

polite staffunderstanding staffhelpful resources
Address
213 S 1st, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Place The
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
209 Marcus St, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Camp Fire Usa -Edison
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1315 East Alder Street, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camp Fire Usa-Berney
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1718 Pleasant, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camp Fire Usa -Prospect Point
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2301 Howard, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camp Fire Usa - Green Park
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1105 Isaacs, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camp Fire Usa- Sharpstein
Child Daycare & Preschools

One parent reports that their four-year-old son was expelled after only three days following a physical altercation, citing a rigid zero-tolerance policy that failed to address the child's emotional struggles. Another review warns that the center is unsuitable for children with autism or disabilities, alleging unfair treatment and a lack of necessary support for special needs.

Address
410 Howard, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
R-Kidz Ece Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
410 South Wilbur Ave, Walla Walla, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 15 child daycare & preschools daycares in Walla Walla, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Walla Walla have an average Google rating of 4.66 out of 5 across 8 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Walla Walla, 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 Walla Walla for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Walla Walla 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.