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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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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
Tendercare #6
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1431 Fair St, Clarkston, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Creative Hands
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center, but rather for a freight loading facility in Chelan, Washington. The reviews consistently praise fast loading times, professional staff, ample maneuvering space, and on-site scales.

Fast loading/unloading timesfriendly and professional stafflarge staging area
Address
15 Howser Rd, Chelan, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Learning Curve Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1717 Maiden Lane, Wenatchee, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Care-A-Lot Learning Ctr INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
6535 Delridge Way Sw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 938-8358
Quality
Lakemont Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Lakemont Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and safe learning environment. Parents consistently highlight the director Ms. Gitta and her team's dedication to child development, communication through daily updates, and outdoor facilities. One parent gave a minimal rating without elaboration.

Caring and experienced staffengaging educational activitiesstrong communication via app
Address
5015 Lakemont Blvd Se, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kidscentre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

KidsCentre is highly rated by most parents for caring staff, comprehensive services (meals, diapers, activities included), and exceptional use of its downtown Seattle location for daily outdoor play and frequent field trips. However, one parent reported significant concerns about staff turnover, management issues, expensive pricing, safety concerns in the neighborhood, and difficulty communicating with leadership.

Caring and loving teachersoutdoor play overlooking
Address
99 Spring Street, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 623-3543
Neighborhood Children'S Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Neighborhood Children's Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents, with four 5-star reviews praising the caring staff, excellent student-teacher ratios, spacious facilities, and focus on child development. One 1-star review cited rudeness and disorganization, creating a mixed overall picture.

professional and kind staffexcellent student-teacher ratiospacious rooms
Address
6615 Dayton Ave N, #10, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 789-9764
Quality
Community Day Ctr For Childre
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
165 22nd Avenue, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 323-3828
Little Eagles
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1000 - 2nd Ave, Suite 204, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 459-9914
Puget Sound Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Puget Sound Christian School receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the attentive and professional staff, creative learning activities, and caring atmosphere. Parents highlight staff members like Miss Betty as instrumental in their children's excitement about attending. One parent reported concerns about discrimination against disabled children, contrasting with another parent's account of the center providing excellent support for a child with delays.

attentive and professional staffcreative activitiesvocabulary development
Address
1740 South 84th Street, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
A Childs Place Topppenish
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
302 Asotin Avenue, Toppenish, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1903 Alabama St, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Bright Stars Early Learning C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Bright Stars Early Learning Center in Spokane receives universal praise from parents who highlight the exceptional care, communication, and leadership of owners Mike and Kim. Parents consistently report their children thriving socially and academically in a warm, safe environment with compassionate staff. The center is noted for flexibility, individualized attention, and reasonable pricing.

Caring and loving staffstrong owner leadership (Mike and Kim)excellent communication
Address
2703 Northwest Blvd, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Guardian Angels Child Care Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Guardian Angels Child Care for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff who form strong bonds with children. Multiple reviewers highlight positive developmental improvements, smooth transitions, and effective communication through their parent app. The center is recommended for long-term care from infancy through school age.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmospherestrong teacher-child relationships
Address
345 S Dishman Mica Rd, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Pavlish Playhouse & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
404 E 30th Avenue, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Guardian Angels Ccc No 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Guardian Angels CCC No 2 receives consistently high praise from parents who emphasize the caring, family-like atmosphere and strong teacher-student relationships. Parents report their children are happy, learning, well-fed, and prepared for school transitions. The center is noted for smooth enrollment processes, effective parent communication through their app, and engaging activities including field trips.

Caring and attentive staffstrong teacher-child relationshipspersonalized attention
Address
321 S Dishman Mica Rd, Bldg D, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Greater Trinity Christian Lear
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Most reviews praise Rise Up Academy's academic instruction, warm staff, and emotional support, with children showing significant academic progress. However, one review alleges a serious safety incident involving improper physical restraint with inadequate management response.

Strong academic curriculum and early literacy instructioncaring and dedicated staffemotional development support
Address
11229 4th Avenue West, Everett, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Black Diamond Casa Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Black Diamond Casa Program is highly praised as a community-focused center with friendly, helpful staff. Parents consistently highlight the clean, peaceful environment and the center's extensive community support programs including food banks, holiday events, and assistance for low-income families.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitypeaceful environment
Address
25314 Baker St, Black Diamond, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Swccc Patricia Nierenberg Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Staff genuinely care for childrennoticeable improvements in child behavior and confidencechildren excited to attend
Address
105 S Lieser Road, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Mill Plain Childrens Village
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

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.

Kind and caring staffengaged and happy childrenclean facility
Address
15301 Se Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Gateway Christian Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Note: The reviews provided are for Gateway Christian Church, not a daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, friendly community, and quality of worship services and pastoral leadership.

Welcoming and kind stafffamily-like community atmosphereengaging pastor and messages
Address
405 South 7th, Shelton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Care Bear Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Care Bear Childcare in Roy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with staff consistently praised for friendliness, patience, and care. Parents highlight strong communication, flexibility, cleanliness, and the owner Becky's willingness to accommodate family needs. Children are reported to adjust well and enjoy attending.

friendly and caring staffclean facilitygood communication
Address
110 4th St E, Roy, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Great Beginnings Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Great Beginnings Day Care receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, balanced curriculum with structured learning and free play, and well-maintained outdoor facilities. The center is conveniently located in a Westside neighborhood near nature trails. One negative review cited concerns about discipline methods and staff conduct.

Smilinghappy childrenlarge fenced playground
Address
703 Rogers Nw, Olympia, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lcc Hfld Dcc/Maple
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

This facility appears to be incorrectly categorized as a daycare center, as the reviews are primarily about Lower Columbia College, a community college in Longview, Washington. Reviews consistently praise the institution's friendly staff, quality education, clean facilities, student support services, and affordable programs.

Friendly and approachable staffclean and updated facilitiesquality instruction
Address
1600 Maple, Longview, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Tendercare #5
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
1499 Fair St, Clarkston, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Valley Christian Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
324 North Miller Street, Wenatchee, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Northshore Montessori Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Northshore Montessori as an excellent childcare option with caring, attentive staff and a loving environment. The facility is clean, affordable, and features low teacher turnover, with the owner actively present and involved in daily operations. Children show strong development and form lasting relationships with teachers and peers.

Caring and loving staffresponsive director (Beth)low teacher turnover
Address
10600 Ne 185th, Bothell, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kidkare School House INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise KIDKARE SCHOOL HOUSE INC for its warm, family-like environment where children feel safe, loved, and engaged. Staff are described as attentive, caring, and committed to both education and child development, with many families enrolling multiple children and staying long-term. The center is noted for bilingual education (Spanish/English), open communication, and accommodating service.

Welcoming and caring staffchildren enjoy attendingeducational activities and curriculum
Address
832 21st St Se, Auburn, 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.