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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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Crossroads Early Learning Cen
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Crossroads Early Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise the new ownership under Sylvia, attentive staff, safety protocols, and improved communication systems. Negative reviews describe billing overcharges, retaliatory enrollment terminations, child neglect, unprofessional staff conduct, and inadequate hiring practices.

New ownership and management improvementsattentive and caring staffdaily activity updates and photos
Address
351 Pease Road, Burlington, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jackson Pk Cdc @ Kitsap Base
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Jackson PK CDC @ Kitsap Base receives mostly positive reviews from parents whose children currently or previously attend. Multiple parents praise the caring staff, clean facility, educational programs, and their children's enthusiasm about attending. However, two parents reported negative enrollment experiences involving the director's unprofessional communication and lack of follow-up.

caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitystructured safety procedures
Address
2802 Wenkel Way, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Harmony Early Childhood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Harmony Early Childhood receives overwhelmingly positive reviews from most parents, who praise the experienced staff, Mandarin language instruction, enriching curriculum, and family-like environment. However, two negative reviews cite serious concerns including failure to timely report a head injury, lack of video monitoring and daily photo communication, and dismissive management when concerns were raised.

Experiencedlong-term staffMandarin language learning
Address
225 Logan Ave S, Ste 100, Renton, WA
Phone
(206) 579-9877
Seed Of Life/Early Learn/Pres
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Seed of Life receives predominantly positive reviews from long-term families praising teacher consistency, nurturing care, and academic preparation. However, serious safety and conduct concerns have been raised in recent 1-star reviews, including allegations of inadequate supervision, bullying, inappropriate discipline, and discriminatory behavior by ownership.

Loving and attentive teacherslow staff turnovernationally accredited curriculum
Address
1825 31st Ave, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 329-9639
Jackson Pk Child Devel Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Jackson PK Child Development Center receives mostly positive feedback from current parents who praise the staff's warmth, cleanliness, and educational programming, with children showing enthusiasm about attending. However, several parents express concerns about the director's unprofessional communication and demeanor, as well as some issues with staff consistency and classroom ratios.

Caring and knowledgeable staffclean facilitystrong educational curriculum
Address
100 Olding Rd, Bremerton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kreative Kidz Of Lakewood
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Kreative Kidz for exceptional care and a warm, welcoming environment led by owner Mary. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared-for, and learning new skills while receiving individual attention. Staff are described as dedicated, communicative with parents, and skilled at managing diverse needs including special requirements.

Caring and attentive staffstrong leadership by Maryindividual attention to each child
Address
7601 Custer Rd, Lakewood, WA
Phone
(176) 022-2156
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Planet Kids INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Planet Kids Inc receives universally positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are excited to attend, thrive developmentally, and form strong attachments with teachers. The facility is noted for its communication app, structured curriculum, cleanliness, and flexibility with early hours.

Caring and loving staffchildren excited to attendstrong teacher-child relationships
Address
1509 N Fiske, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Clown Town Childrens Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Clown Town Children's Center receives highly polarized reviews, with most parents praising the staff's caring nature and long-term stability. However, a small number of parents report serious concerns including staff rudeness, inadequate safety responses to injuries, and facility cleanliness issues.

Experienced and consistent stafflong-term reputation (30+ years in business)caring approach to children
Address
3622 South Regal, Spokane, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Agape Preschool Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Agape Preschool Center receives mixed reviews. Families with positive experiences praise the care quality, strong community, and dedicated staff, with some describing it as a trusted, nurturing environment. However, multiple parents report significant communication challenges, including difficulty reaching staff, unreturned messages, and unprofessional phone interactions.

High standards and hygiene practicescaring and loving staffstrong sense of community
Address
7747 24th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 783-3515
Quality
Agape 2 Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

AGAPE 2 CHILDCARE CENTER receives mixed reviews. Three parents praise the center's high standards, caring staff, strong community, and educational focus. However, three parents report serious communication issues, including unreturned calls, staff hanging up, and concerns about selective treatment of children.

High health and hygiene standardscaring and loving staffstrong sense of community
Address
7737 24th Ave Nw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 783-3596
Ymca - Bellevue Family
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Note: Reviews appear to be for the YMCA facility itself rather than its daycare services. Parents praise the clean, spacious facility with excellent amenities including a large sauna, pool, and fitness areas. Staff are generally described as friendly and welcoming, though some operational inconsistencies and maintenance issues are noted.

Clean and spacious facilitylarge saunafree towels
Address
752 108th Ave Ne, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Korner
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids Korner in Puyallup receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the cleanliness, staff engagement, educational activities, and communication. However, some parents have raised serious concerns about unexplained bruises, inconsistent incident reporting, missed meals, and management issues.

Spotless facilityattentive and trained staffeducational environment
Address
11206 89th Ave Court East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Chief Leschi Early Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents overwhelmingly praise Chief Leschi Early Learning for its excellent staff, welcoming atmosphere, and clean facilities. Children show strong academic progress and development. The school is also noted for hosting community events with a positive, friendly environment.

Caring and welcoming teachersclean facilities and bathroomsstrong learning outcomes
Address
5625 52nd Street East, Puyallup, WA
Phone
(176) 051-1129
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Love & Kindness Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Love & Kindness Child Care receives mixed reviews with strong praise from long-term families but serious complaints about administrative failures and child supervision. Positive reviewers highlight caring staff, flexible hours, and child development, while negative reviews cite poor phone communication, unprofessional front desk staff, and inadequate supervision incidents.

caring and wonderful staffflexible early morning hourschild development and learning
Address
4813 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone
(176) 024-4296
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Love & Kindness Child Care 2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Love & Kindness Child Care 2 receives mixed reviews. Multiple parents praise the staff, values-based approach, and extended hours, with several reporting positive long-term experiences. However, several parents report serious concerns including poor administrative communication, unresponsive management, and inadequate child supervision and hygiene practices.

Wonderful and caring staffextended hours accommodating early morning work schedulesvalues-based curriculum
Address
4801 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA
Phone
(176) 024-4296
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Stars Child Care Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
450 W Wapato Road, Wapato, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Carroll Childrens Summer Sojo
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Carroll Children's Summer Sojo receives mixed reviews with four 5-star ratings and two 1-star ratings. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, structured routines, academic and social development, and cleanliness. Negative reviewers report serious concerns about staff conduct with infants and poor communication/responsiveness.

Caring and attentive staffstructured routinesclean facility
Address
511 N 44th Ave, Yakima, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Pacific Preschool Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6
Address
20833 67th Ave W 201, Lynnwood, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
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Mini Skool Early Learning Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Mini Skool Early Learning Center for its warm, welcoming staff and nurturing environment. Multiple reviewers report significant developmental progress in their children, from academic skills to social-emotional growth, and note that children are happy and excited to attend daily.

Caring and attentive staffwelcoming and warm environmentstrong developmental progress in academics and social skills
Address
8911 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Regional Justice Ctr
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

This is not a daycare center—it is the Maleng Regional Justice Center, a courthouse and detention facility in Kent, Washington. Reviews praise the facility's cleanliness, friendly staff, and amenities, but note parking challenges and administrative inefficiencies.

Clean facilityfriendly and helpful staffadequate parking before 8:30 am
Address
3-E 401 4 Ave N, Kent, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Cougar Mountain Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5
Address
4442 158th Ave Se, Bellevue, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids Country Tacoma
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Kids Country Tacoma for its caring, patient staff and family-like environment. The facility receives high marks for communication, organization, and engaging activities that keep children excited about attending. Multiple parents report their children have thrived there over several years.

Kind and patient teachersresponsive managementexcellent communication and transparency
Address
1806 S Mildred, Tacoma, WA
Phone
(176) 036-6726
Quality
Ymca - Downtown Child Care Ce
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym facility, not the daycare center. Reviews consistently praise the affordable membership, friendly and helpful staff, clean equipment, and community-oriented environment. Most reviewers rate it highly as a gym.

Affordable pricingfriendly and knowledgeable staffclean and well-maintained equipment
Address
322 E Holly Street, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ymca - Infant Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Note: The reviews provided are for the YMCA gym facility, not the YMCA Infant Center daycare. Reviews praise the gym's affordability, equipment quality, friendly staff, and community focus, with most ratings being 4-5 stars.

Affordable membershipclean equipmentfriendly and helpful staff
Address
1256 N State St, Bellingham, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Christ Lutheran Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Christ Lutheran Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, communication, curriculum, and child safety. However, a few negative reviews raise concerns about conflict resolution with behavioral issues and refund policies.

Caring and knowledgeable staffexcellent parent communication with photo updatescomprehensive curriculum and learning activities
Address
13009 E Broadway, Spokane Valley, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Kids Country INC/Everett
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids Country Inc/Everett receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nearly all reviews praising the caring staff, clean facilities, and child development. Parents consistently highlight strong communication from teachers and report their children are excited to attend and thriving across all age groups from infants to preschool.

Dedicated and kind staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
12625-4th Ave West, Everett, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
Little Inspirations
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Little Inspirations receives mostly positive reviews (5/5 ratings) from parents who praise the staff's care, communication, organization, and developmental focus. However, a few negative reviews raise concerns about food portions/budget constraints and inconsistent management behavior and staff performance.

Experienced and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsorganized and clean facility
Address
1553 Sw Pacific Avenue, Chehalis, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kids World Childcare LLC Richl
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Kids World Childcare LLC in Richland receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring owners and attentive staff. Parents appreciate the safe, nurturing environment and note that children are excited to attend. One parent expressed concerns about pricing policies and limited educational curriculum compared to other preschools.

Kind and caring ownersattentive and friendly staffsafe learning environment
Address
814 Comstock, Richland, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Spring Glen Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Spring Glen Daycare Center receives mixed reviews with strong praise from most parents for caring staff, clean facilities, and developmental activities, but several complaints about supervision, communication, and business practices. Multiple families report long-term satisfaction with infant and toddler care, while others cite incidents of inadequate oversight and billing disputes.

Caring and engaged staffclean facilitiessecure entry
Address
17803 105th Pl Se, Renton, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Quality
All About Kids Infant/Cc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

All About Kids receives mixed reviews with strong praise for babysitter quality and professionalism on individual jobs, but significant complaints about business operations. Parents report excellent childcare service when sitters arrive, but chronic issues with communication, billing accuracy, and reliability.

Professional and caring babysitterspunctual arrivalgood with children of various ages
Address
2207 California Ave Sw, Seattle, WA
Phone
(206) 938-8446

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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.