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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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All Child Daycare & Preschools in Washington

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Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
365 West Clover, Oak Harbor, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eli'S Place
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8610 W Court St, Pasco, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca Early Childhood Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1234 Columbia Park Trail, Richland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Miller Comm Ctr/Annex
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
301 20th Ave E, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 684-4475
Jose Marti Child Dev Cntr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 329-9896
Quality
Providence Mt St Vincent
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This facility appears to be primarily an assisted living and rehabilitation center rather than a traditional daycare, based on most reviews. Reviewers consistently praise the caring, professional staff, quality meals, activities, and clean facilities. One review mentions a daycare program (ILC) with positive feedback.

Compassionate and responsive staffquality food with flexible menu optionsclean facilities
Address
4831 35th Ave Sw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 938-8619
Neely O'Brien Champions
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Neely O'Brien Champions receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the professionalism and dedication of staff members, particularly Ms. Dera, Ms. Ana, and Ms. Sarah, noting their support in helping children learn and grow. However, one review alleges that a staff member engages in bullying and mistreatment of students.

Professional teachersorganized classroom managementstaff dedication to child development
Address
6300 236th St, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Sensations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids Sensations receives mixed reviews with three 5-star ratings praising staff quality, communication, and a secure environment, but two 1-star reviews citing lack of supervision, staff phone use during outdoor play, and poor communication/care for health needs.

Caring and attentive staffgood communication about incidentssecurity features with cameras
Address
7 S 7th Ave, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Angels Cc North
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Precious Angels for its caring, attentive staff who create a family-like environment. Children are reported to be happy, engaged in activities, and well-supported. The center is noted as affordable with good cleanliness and learning programs.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-like atmosphereengaging activities and learning programs
Address
1020 East Cozza, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Angels Childrens Cent
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Precious Angels receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a loving, family-oriented environment with attentive and caring staff. Parents highlight the center's engagement in activities, learning programs, cleanliness, and affordability. Children are reported to be happy and excited about attending.

caring and attentive stafffamily-like environmentage-appropriate activities and learning programs
Address
8502 N Nevada, Suite 1, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Ymca - Ewu Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Most parents praise the YMCA - EWU Childrens Center for its clean facilities, educational programs, and warm staff atmosphere. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about health/safety incidents including a lice exposure and an unreported child injury with conflicting staff accounts.

Clean and spacious classroomsgood foodeducational programs
Address
923 Washington Street, Cheney, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Little Lights Child Care Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Lights Child Care Center in Vancouver receives consistently high praise from parents. All recent reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, highlighting the caring staff, welcoming atmosphere, strong communication through their app, and children's enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent daily communication via app with photos and updateswelcoming atmosphere
Address
7808 Ne 94th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kindercare Lrn Ct1610
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Vancouver (Salmon Creek location) for exceptional care, warm staff, and strong communication. Director Kayte and her team are frequently highlighted for treating families like their own and being highly responsive to parent needs. Children show measurable growth in social, emotional, and academic development while parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and wellbeing.

Caring and attentive staffresponsive director (Kayte)clear daily communication via app with photos/videos
Address
13315 Ne 12th Ave, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Learning Avenues Ccc Mccoy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues McCoy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring, nurturing staff and welcoming environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight excellent communication, accommodation of special needs, and strong employee retention. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor program coordination.

Loving and nurturing environmentfriendly and patient staffexcellent communication with parents
Address
500 Omaha Way, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning Avenues Ccc 5701
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues CCC 5701 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. The facility is noted for excellent communication, special needs accommodation, and strong community involvement. One parent reported poor administrative communication and lack of follow-through on program assistance.

caring and patient staffwarm and welcoming environmentgood communication with parents
Address
5701 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Learning Avenues Ccc Marshall
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, nurturing environment and caring staff. Children are reportedly happy and excited to attend, with parents noting strong communication and accommodating approach to special needs. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor communication.

Loving and nurturing environmentfriendly and patient staffgood communication with parents
Address
6400 Macarthur Blvd, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Learning Avenues Ccc Mlk Site
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Learning Avenues MLK Site receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with 9 out of 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently praise the warm, nurturing staff, strong communication, and loving environment where children are happy and excited to attend. One negative review cited unhelpful enrollment assistance and poor communication from administrative staff.

Caring and patient staffdaily communication about child concernsaccommodating to special needs
Address
4801 Idaho Street, Vancouver, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Life Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7838 Pacific Ave Se, Lacey, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Country Woodinville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Woodinville for its caring, attentive staff led by director Jerica and assistant director Sebastian. The center is noted for clean facilities, engaging activities, fresh on-site meals, small class sizes, and strong communication with parents through daily updates.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilityengaging and varied daily activities
Address
17590 Woodinville Snohomish Rd, Woodinville, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Hutch Kids Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Hutch Kids receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the teachers, curriculum, and inclusive environment, but some expressing serious concerns about administrative responsiveness and child safety policies. The majority of reviewers highlight positive experiences with staff quality and nurturing culture.

kind and attentive teachersthoughtful and engaging curriculumstrong communication with families
Address
1210 Valley St, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 667-7598
Quality
Luv N Care Daycare Ministries
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Luv N Care Daycare Ministries in Auburn, Washington has highly polarized reviews ranging from 5/5 to 1/5 stars. Recent positive reviews praise caring staff, clean facilities, and good communication, while older negative reviews cite high staff turnover, inadequate supervision ratios, hygiene issues, and poor management communication.

Caring and kind staffclean facilityengaging activities
Address
1225 29th St Se, Auburn, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Martha And Mary Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Martha and Mary Child Care receives predominantly positive feedback from recent parents who praise the caring staff, enriching environment, and flexible programs. Three current/recent parents gave 5-star ratings highlighting excellent communication, accommodating staff, and family-oriented approach. Two older reviews from 2006 express serious concerns about lack of support for children with special needs.

Caring and meticulous staffenriching environment for infants
Address
19266 - 3rd Ave Ne, Poulsbo, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Childrens House The
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
715 South Bridge Street, Brewster, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kelly Lake Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kelly Lake Montessori (now Global Minds Montessori) receives mostly positive reviews praising the Montessori approach, small class sizes, caring staff, and clean facility. One parent reported a negative experience with illness communication and lack of refund when their children contracted hand, foot, and mouth disease shortly after enrollment.

Small class sizescaring and attentive staffclean facility
Address
20608 Sumner Buckley Hwy, Bonney Lake, WA
Phone
(176) 049-9285
Achievement Ctr Presch Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
2421 70th Ave W, Tacoma, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Madigan Child Development Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
Bldg 6995 Jackson Ave, Fort Lewis, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Garnero Child Development Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This appears to be a mismatch - the reviews are for Pierce College (a community college in Washington), not Garnero Child Development Center. Reviews are mixed, with praise for instructors and campus amenities, but significant complaints about administrative communication, academic advising quality, and disability accommodations processes.

Supportive instructorsconvenient campus location near shops and transitgood for completing prerequisites
Address
1601 39th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
A Childs Place Yakima
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

A CHILD'S PLACE YAKIMA receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the staff's attentiveness, communication, security features, and caring approach to their children. However, two parents reported serious concerns including lack of supervision, staff phone use during outdoor play, poor communication about child care, and inadequate attention to a child's medical needs.

Staff attentiveness and carecommunication about incidentssecurity cameras available for parents to view
Address
402 N 2nd Street, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Busy Bear Day Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
951 N Wenas Road, Selah, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
All Seasons Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4804 W 34th Ave, Spokane, 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.