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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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Smart Start Daycare & Pre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Smart Start Daycare receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the caring, experienced staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the director's 25+ years of experience, convenient school transportation, homemade meals, and strong staff continuity that builds lasting relationships with children. Families report their children are happy, thriving, and love attending.

Experienced director with 25+ years tenurecaring and attentive staffsafe and clean facility
Address
29928 Pacific Hwy S, Federal Way, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Renton Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Renton Child Care Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with particular praise for caring and attentive staff, improved quality over time, and excellent infant care. Parents highlight the center's communication, supportive environment for children with various needs, and success in helping shy or anxious children adjust and thrive.

Caring and knowledgeable teachersexcellent infant/baby care with good staff-to-child ratios (1:3 in baby room)
Address
2834 Sunset Ln Ne, Renton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
La Petite - Redmond
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

La Petite - Redmond receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating 5/5. Parents praise the caring, attentive staff, strong leadership from directors Ms. Brittany and Ms. Sara, and welcoming family-like environment that supports children's emotional, social, and developmental growth.

Warm and caring teacherssupportive and communicative leadershipclean and well-maintained facility
Address
8675 161st Ave Ne, Redmond, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
La Petite - Federal Way
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

La Petite Federal Way receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring and stable staff, strong developmental support, and excellent communication through the SproutAbout app. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with particular appreciation for support with potty training and the center's early opening hours.

Attentive and caring staff with low turnoverSproutAbout app with live cameras and daily updatespotty training support
Address
508 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Interlake Child Care & Learnin
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Interlake Child Care & Learning is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Seattle with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, child-led curriculum, strong community feel, and emphasis on social-emotional learning. The homemade vegetarian meals, extensive outdoor play, and home-like facility in a converted house are frequently highlighted as standout features.

caring and warm staff with low turnoverchild-led emergent curriculum
Address
4927 Greenlake Way N, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 632-2647
Little Folks Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Little Folks Christian School in Redmond receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviewers highlight caring, experienced teachers, a strong balanced curriculum combining academics with play, and excellent facilities including a large gym and on-site meals. Multiple families report smooth transitions, happy children, and plan to enroll additional children or recommend the school to others.

Loving and caring teacherssmall class sizesbalanced curriculum mixing academics and play
Address
16601 Ne 95th St, Redmond, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Sundance Preschool I
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sundance Preschool I in Bellevue receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, caring staff and family-like community atmosphere. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine care, strong communication, and ability to support children's development across all age groups from infants through pre-K. The center is noted for its flexibility, organized environment, and success in preparing children for kindergarten.

Warm and attentive staffgenuine care for childrenstrong parent communication
Address
1844 114th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Hilltop Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Hilltop Children's Center receives consistently high praise from parents for its dedicated educators, strong curriculum based on Reggio-Emilia principles, and supportive leadership. Parents highlight the staff's deep knowledge of individual children, professional communication, and commitment to both academic and social-emotional development.

Experienced and caring staffReggio-Emilia curriculumlow student-to-teacher ratios
Address
4 Nickerson Ste, #100, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 283-3310
Quality
Stroum Jewish Cc/Seattle
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise the Stroum Jewish Community Center for excellent childcare and early education programs with caring, attentive staff and administration. Parents highlight the quality of facilities including a swimming pool, gym equipment, fitness classes, and various activities and events. The center is noted for its clean, spacious environment and compassionate handling of children's health needs.

Caring and wonderful teachersinvolved administrationspacious and clean facility
Address
2618 Ne 80th St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 526-6807
Van Asselt Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Van Asselt Community Center is a highly-rated community facility in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood offering diverse activities for children, teenagers, and adults. Parents praise its clean, well-maintained indoor and outdoor spaces, including a playground, wading pool, and gym facilities. The center provides free drop-in programs and meals for young children.

diverse activitiesclean facilitiesplayground
Address
2820 S Myrtle St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 386-6192
Sundance Pre-K & Kinder III
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sundance Pre-K & Kinder III receives consistently high praise from parents for its warm, nurturing environment and caring, attentive staff. Parents highlight strong communication, individualized attention, flexibility with special needs, and a genuine sense of community. Children reportedly thrive developmentally and enjoy attending daily.

Caring and patient teacherswarm family-like atmospherestrong staff continuity and low turnover
Address
1853 115th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Yesler Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Yesler Community Center is highly rated for its extensive facilities and amenities. Parents praise the large new playground suitable for multiple ages, clean indoor spaces, and diverse programming including sports courts, fitness center, and community services. The center offers convenient public transportation access and is noted as a valuable community resource.

New multi-age playground with slides and ropesbeautiful downtown Seattle viewsclean facilities
Address
917 E Yesler, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 386-6124
Cwu - Rainbow Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews are for Central Washington University (CWU), a public university with multiple campuses. This listing appears to be incorrectly categorized.

None applicable - reviews are for a universitynot a daycare
Address
715 Dean Nicholson Blvd, Rm 109, Ellensburg, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca At Columbia House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise the YMCA at Columbia House for its friendly, welcoming staff and well-maintained facilities. Children enjoy diverse programs including swimming lessons, sports, gymnastics, and summer camp activities. Parents report high satisfaction with the quality of instruction and the family-friendly atmosphere.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean well-maintained facilitiesdiverse programs (swimming
Address
302 43rd Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Christian Brotherhood Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
2136 S Mlk Jr Way, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Center On Meridian
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff who support children's development across speech, social skills, academics, and creativity. Children reportedly transition smoothly, show remarkable progress, and arrive happy each day. The facility is described as bright, well-designed, and offering quality meals with flexible scheduling options.

Caring and patient staffstrong support for children with special needssmooth transitions
Address
3230 Meridian, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
A Child'S Life Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise A Child's Life Learning Center for its caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress across speech, academics, social skills, and independence. Multiple families report smooth transitions, excellent communication, and feeling confident leaving their children in the center's care.

Compassionate and patient staffstrong developmental progress (speechacademics
Address
3210 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kinder College Clubhouse
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews appear to be mismatched with the daycare listing, containing mostly apartment complex reviews rather than childcare feedback. The few relevant comments are minimal. Overall rating is 4.4/5 based on Google, though actual daycare parent experiences are not clearly documented.

Clean facility mentionedmaintenance responsiveness noted
Address
824 E Hastings, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Gingerbread House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

None - reviews are for a restaurant establishment
Address
1714 East 29th St, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Grace Lutheran Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

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.

Caring and loving staffsmall student ratiosexcellent playground with real grass and trees
Address
9900 East Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Wunderland Childcare INC #4
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3121 Cherry Street, Hoquiam, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
High Point Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

High Point Community Center is a community facility that offers toddler programming and recreational activities. Parents praise the friendly staff, free toddler gym sessions on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and variety of activities including summer camps. The facility is appreciated for its indoor play space and additional amenities like pickleball courts and basketball.

friendly and helpful stafffree toddler gym sessionsvariety of toys and equipment
Address
6920 34th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4742
Sunnybrook Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sunnybrook Montessori receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the nurturing staff, clean facilities, and educational approach. However, one parent reported a negative experience with the summer program, citing inadequate staffing ratios and lost belongings.

Caring and responsible teachersclean and secure facilitynatural lighting
Address
1005 5th Ave Nw, Issaquah, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Garfield Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Garfield Community Center is highly rated for its welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and diverse programming for families. Parents appreciate the various activities, exercise facilities, and community-focused events available at the location.

friendly and helpful staffvariety of activities for all ageswell-equipped gym and exercise classes
Address
2323 E Cherry St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4478
Rainier Beach Community Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Rainier Beach Community Center is highly regarded for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly, professional staff. Parents praise the diverse amenities including pools, gym, sports courts, and activity rooms that serve all ages. The center offers good value for the variety of programs and classes available.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful staffvariety of amenities (pools
Address
8825 Rainier S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 386-6192
Bitter Lake Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bitter Lake Community Center receives consistently positive feedback with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, and variety of activities for children of all ages, particularly highlighting the toddler gym and playground equipment.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and helpful stafftoddler gym
Address
13035 Linden Ave N, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4752
South Park Comm
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

South Park Community Center receives consistently positive reviews highlighting its clean facilities, extensive outdoor amenities, and community-oriented programming. Parents appreciate the variety of activities including toddler gym classes, sports programs, and seasonal events, with many noting positive childhood memories at the facility.

Clean facilitiesample classroom and outdoor spacebasketball and tennis courts
Address
8319 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4745
Ravenna Eckstein/Wedgewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Reviews praise Ravenna Eckstein/Wedgewood as an excellent community center with well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the diverse activities, outdoor spaces, and programs available for children and families of all ages.

Well-kept playgroundindoor play room for toddlerscommunity garden
Address
2720 Ne 85th St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4436
Magnolia Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Magnolia Community Center is highly regarded by families for its affordable classes, friendly and professional staff, and welcoming atmosphere. Parents appreciate the variety of programming for multiple age groups, clean facilities, and well-maintained amenities like the basketball court and indoor play space.

Friendly and professional staffaffordable classesvariety of programs for all ages
Address
2550 34th Ave West, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 386-6423
Miller Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Miller Community Center is highly rated for its clean, well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. Parents appreciate the playground, recreational amenities, and recent renovations that have improved the community space. The center offers additional services like free public showers and various programs for different age groups and activities.

Clean facilitiesfriendly staffwell-maintained playground
Address
330 19th Avenue East, Seattle, 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.