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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Yelm, WA

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Yelm. Average rating: 4.23/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Yelm, Washington at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.23/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Yelm has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.23/5.The largest concentration is in 98597 with 8 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Yelm

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
    Yelm Child Care Center II
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 23 children

    Yelm Child Care Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, as well as the caring and attentive teaching staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending, and the facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced. However, there are isolated concerns about administrative communication and inflexibility regarding late pickup policies.

    caring and hands-on ownersattentive and loving staffindividual attention to childrenclean facility
  2. 2
    Yelm Child Care Center I
    4.19 score
    4.3(9)

    407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Yelm Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, caring teachers, and educational approach. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in a clean, well-maintained environment. Two negative reviews cite administrative issues with waitlist communication and a strict late pickup policy.

    Caring and attentive staffhands-on ownerseducational instruction beyond basic childcareone-on-one attention

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in Yelm

4.5 - 5.0
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4.0 - 4.4
3
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
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Best Rated Neighborhoods

Yelm zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
985978
4.23
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Yelm (23–95 children)

Small

up to 30 children

3

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

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Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Yelm based on parent reviews

Yelm Child Care Center II

4.3(9)

407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA

Yelm Child Care Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, as well as the caring and attentive teaching staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending, and the facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced. However, there are isolated concerns about administrative communication and inflexibility regarding late pickup policies.

caring and hands-on ownersattentive and loving staffindividual attention to children

Yelm Child Care Center I

4.3(9)

407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA

Yelm Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, caring teachers, and educational approach. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in a clean, well-maintained environment. Two negative reviews cite administrative issues with waitlist communication and a strict late pickup policy.

Caring and attentive staffhands-on ownerseducational instruction beyond basic childcare

New Life Child Development Cen

4.1(2)

13036 Morris Road Se, Yelm, WA

{"summary":"One parent describes the center as a loving, family-like environment where they have been enrolled for 18 years. Another reviewer notes the welcoming service and friendly staff, though they also mention it as a place for worship and community connection.",pros":"loving and understanding staff, family-like atmosphere, welcoming service, friendly staff, enjoyable experience",cons":"None mentioned","mismatch":true}

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Yelm, Washington

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Yelm, 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 Yelm have an average rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.23 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Yelm, 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 Yelm

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Yelm Child Care Center II
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Yelm Child Care Center II receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, as well as the caring and attentive teaching staff. Children are reported to enjoy attending, and the facility is described as clean, well-maintained, and reasonably priced. However, there are isolated concerns about administrative communication and inflexibility regarding late pickup policies.

caring and hands-on ownersattentive and loving staffindividual attention to children
Address
407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Yelm Child Care Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Yelm Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the owners Brenda and Jeff, caring teachers, and educational approach. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive in a clean, well-maintained environment. Two negative reviews cite administrative issues with waitlist communication and a strict late pickup policy.

Caring and attentive staffhands-on ownerseducational instruction beyond basic childcare
Address
407 103rd Av, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
New Life Child Development Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

{"summary":"One parent describes the center as a loving, family-like environment where they have been enrolled for 18 years. Another reviewer notes the welcoming service and friendly staff, though they also mention it as a place for worship and community connection.",pros":"loving and understanding staff, family-like atmosphere, welcoming service, friendly staff, enjoyable experience",cons":"None mentioned","mismatch":true}

Address
13036 Morris Road Se, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
So Sound Ymca Prairie
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16535 110th Avenue Se, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Camp Sonshine Child Dev Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
408 South 2nd Ave, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Mill Pond
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
909 Mill Rd Se, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
So Sound Ymca Southworth
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
13849 Yelm Highway Se, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Loving & Learning Childcare In
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
203 Solberg St Sw, Yelm, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Yelm, Washington. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Yelm have an average Google rating of 4.23 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Yelm, 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 Yelm for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Yelm 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.