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2,080 Child Daycare & Preschools in Washington

Browse 2,080 child daycare & preschools across Washington. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Washington

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Washington can make the decision-making process smoother.

Washington has about 2,115 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Washington. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Washington

There are 2,115 daycares in Washington: 17 headstart facilities, 1 before/after school centers, 17 religious facility daycares, and 2,080 childcare and preschool centers.

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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
Emmanuel Lutheran Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1315 North Stevens, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Alvarez Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Alvarez Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, caring staff and safe, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and educationally. The center is noted for its engaging atmosphere and strong staff-child relationships. One parent reported serious concerns including frequent illness, an injury incident, and poor communication from management.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentemotional and character development
Address
804 East Decatur Avenue, Sunnyside, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Blossom Childcare & Learning C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Blossom Childcare & Learning Center in Bellingham receives consistently excellent reviews from parents, with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and professional staff, engaging curriculum that combines multiple educational approaches, extensive outdoor spaces, and the center's commitment to child development and family support.

Caring and attentive staffplay-based and nature-focused curriculumextensive outdoor facilities with gardens and hiking trails
Address
2945 Douglas Avenue, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Transitional Living Center Ed
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Transitional Living Center ED is a transitional housing facility in Spokane that serves women and children, not a traditional daycare. Reviewers consistently praise the supportive staff, safe environment, and comprehensive services including housing, food assistance, and case management. However, one reviewer reported being dismissed from the program after experiencing a relapse despite claims of continued support for those in recovery.

Supportive and caring staffsafe neighborhoodstable housing
Address
3128 N Hemlock St, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Transitional Living Center Edu
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

This is a transitional housing facility (not a traditional daycare) with excellent ratings. Residents praise the supportive staff, stable housing, and community resources that have helped them rebuild their lives. However, one resident reported being discharged after a relapse despite claims of continued support during recovery.

Supportive case managerssafe neighborhoodcommunity amenities (garden
Address
3120 North Hemlock, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Roosevelt Express
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
333 W 14th, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Noahs Ark Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Noah's Ark Child Care Center in Spokane Valley receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight the caring, experienced staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and comprehensive developmental programs. Parents report feeling confident in the center's quality of care, communication, and ability to nurture children's growth across multiple years of attendance.

Loving and caring staffstrong staff retentionexperienced directors who know each child by name
Address
1222 S Mcdonald Road, Spokane Valley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Silver Lake Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Silver Lake Childcare in Everett receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and family-oriented atmosphere. The center is owned and operated by hands-on leadership that parents describe as professional, transparent, and treating families like their own. However, one negative review reports concerns about diaper changes, communication gaps, classroom access restrictions, and inadequate staff training.

caring
Address
11525 19th Ave Se, Everett, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Smokey Point D/C & Kindergart
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Smokey Point D/C & Kindergarten receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and responsive staff, facility layout, and communication app. However, one parent reported a negative experience with staff rudeness in the parking lot and an unresponsive, defensive assistant director when attempting to address the concern.

caring and attentive staffresponsive to individual child needssweet and friendly employees
Address
3719 168th Pl Ne, #E, Arlington, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Everett Comm Coll Early Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents highly praise the center's caring staff and learning environment, with most giving 5-star ratings and expressing sadness about its closure. However, one parent raised serious safety concerns about inadequate responses to physical aggression between students and poor communication with staff.

Loving and patient teachersstrong learning outcomesfamily-like atmosphere
Address
820 Waverly Ave, Everett, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Country Bothell
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Bothell for its caring, nurturing staff who treat children and families as part of a community. Children show genuine happiness, developmental growth, and excitement about attending. The facility offers engaging, age-appropriate learning activities with strong communication between teachers and parents.

Warm and loving staffstrong sense of communityengaging curriculum
Address
22703 A Bothell-Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Early Bird Daycare And Prescho
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Early Bird Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, developmental progress of children, and warm family-like atmosphere. The center is noted for strong communication, accommodating policies, and enriching activities.

Caring and attentive staffclean and organized facilitydevelopmental support (potty training
Address
1118 Sw 1st Street, Battle Ground, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Eocf/Sandra J Odren Fam Cnt
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
10411 Ne Fourth Plain Road, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eocf Ellsworth
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
512 Se Ellsworth Road, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St Paul Christian Dcc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

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.

Caring and knowledgeable volunteer stafffree mail servicesshelter services
Address
1309 Franklin Street, Suite A, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Summersun Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
1804 Martin Rd, Mount Vernon, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lakeview Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Lakeview Day Care Center receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a clean, safe, and caring facility with knowledgeable staff who treat children like their own. Parents highlight the center's affordability, individualized attention, developmental support, and ability to create a family-like environment where children thrive emotionally and socially.

Clean and safe facilityAffordable pricingCaring and knowledgeable staff
Address
4640 Ruddell Road Se, Lacey, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Jump For Joy Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
819 Olympia Ave, Olympia, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Faith Family Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Faith Family Christian Center for its welcoming, loving environment and quality care. Multiple parents report their children enjoy attending the daycare, and families appreciate the Christian values integrated into the center. Staff and leadership are frequently described as friendly, kind, and caring.

Welcoming and inclusive environmentchildren love attendingquality childcare
Address
2203 38th Ave, Longview, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Little Acorn Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Little Acorn Day School for its attentive, caring staff who go above and beyond typical daycare services. Multiple reviewers highlight the low teacher-to-child ratios, strong curriculum, positive behavioral outcomes, and excellent communication with parents. One reviewer noted the facility may have recently changed ownership to Creative Learning Center.

Caring and attentive stafflow teacher-to-child ratios (approximately 1:4 for under 2.5 years old)
Address
8805 Se 40th, Mercer Island, WA
Phone
(206) 236-6048
Magic Lantern Montessori Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
4620 S Findlay Street, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 722-2280
Young Child Academy/Seattle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Young Child Academy for its nurturing, patient staff and enriching curriculum including art, music, Spanish, and Japanese classes. The center is known for strong parent communication through daily updates, low teacher turnover, and a family-oriented community atmosphere led by a deeply involved director.

Nurturing and patient staffenriched curriculum with special classesdaily photo and journal updates
Address
557 Roy St, # 110, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 282-2713
Robinswood Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents praise Robinswood Child Care Center as a well-maintained park facility with separate playgrounds for different age groups, ample amenities, and natural shade. The large grounds offer diverse activities including sports fields, open grass areas, and a pond. However, some note limitations for very young children and occasional accessibility issues.

Shaded areasseparate playgrounds for different ageslarge grassy fields
Address
14844 Se 22nd St, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grandmas Corner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

ERROR: The reviews provided are for Grandma's Corner Restaurant in Seaside, Washington, not a daycare center. There are no parent reviews about childcare services, staff qualifications, safety practices, or child development programs.

N/A - Reviews discuss restaurant food qualityatmosphereand service only
Address
922 12th St Ne, Auburn, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Discovery Center I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Discovery Center I in Kirkland receives consistently high praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting caring and attentive teachers, engaging curriculum with strong focus on arts and creativity, and excellent parent communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children love attending and show measurable academic and social development.

Caring and attentive teachersdaily parent communication via app with photos
Address
13111 Ne 85th St, Kirkland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grasslawn Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Grasslawn Children's Center as an excellent park facility with diverse play equipment suitable for all age groups. The facility features well-maintained grounds, multiple playgrounds, sports fields, ample parking, and green spaces that keep children engaged for extended periods.

Excellent playground equipment including slides and climbing structuressuitable for all agesample free parking
Address
7355 148th Ave Ne, Redmond, 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
Small World Child Care And
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Small World Child Care Center in Mount Vernon receives mostly positive reviews (5/5 ratings) praising the caring staff, bilingual education, engaging activities, and long operating hours. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff yelling at children, neglect, unexplained injuries, and bullying with inadequate staff response.

Caring and phenomenal staffbilingual English-Spanish instructionlong hours (5am-6pm)
Address
900 Mclean Road, Mount Vernon, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Our Future Leaders El INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Our Future Leaders EL Inc receives strong praise for staff professionalism, care quality, and child development, particularly for infants and toddlers. Most parents highly recommend the facility. However, one parent reported a negative experience with sudden enrollment termination and poor communication from management.

friendly and caring staffprofessional carechild development and learning
Address
1015 S 92nd St, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,080 child daycare & preschools daycares across Washington. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Washington are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Washington, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Washington sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Washington vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.