Child Daycare & PreschoolsLakewood, WA

Oakbrook Children'S Center

3.2(8 reviews)

About

Oakbrook Children'S Center is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 7902 83rd Ave Sw, Lakewood, Washington WA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

Oakbrook Children's Center has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise patient, caring staff and accommodating scheduling, while negative reviews cite understaffing, overcrowding, racial discrimination concerns, high costs, and lack of educational structure.

Patient and caring staffaccommodating with scheduling flexibilityoffers part-time optionssupportive during transitionsgood value
Understaffing and frequent staff turnoverovercrowding beyond capacityhigh costsalleged racial discrimination in class placement and treatmentlack of structured learning activitiesno meals or milk providedinconsistent incident reportinglate arrival policies affect enrollment

Recent Reviews

a year ago

My son attended here as his first daycare at 2 years. He had a hard time being separated from me but the staff was supportive, patient and caring. He moved to the 2.5+ class and took some time getting used to it but he did fine with the help of the staff. Ms. Melanie and Ms. Miranda were great with my son and always made sure he was safe. The center was accommodating and very kind about my schedule and understanding of our particular needs. It was so nice to find a place that offered part time.

2 years ago

I am the grandma to the child regarding the earlier bad review. My daughter posted this review out of anger and stress as she had an appointment that day. The review was a bit unfair. The Center has a rule to get the kids there by a certain time. If not, they may not be able to attend that day due to ratios. My granddaughter arrived late. We have previously been told if she arrives on time, she will always have a spot. Now that it's summertime, they are hiring more staff. They do a great job with the kids and the teachers are wonderful.

2 years ago

Worst prejudice daycare in this area. I would never bring my children back here. Over priced, under staffed, they switch staff like underwear. My children always were injured and sick, reports were never written. I didn't understand how teachers could work around certain kids daily that they never liked. Oh and not to mention they deliberately tried to keep my 3 almost 4 year old in a class full of 2 year Olds while all the others moved forward. Majority of staff has a nice nasty attitude and they have ZERO structure when teaching children, it's literally free play all day. They don't provide lunch or even milk for that point. I'm so glad I was able to put my children in a real HEALTHY LEARNING environment. RUN RUN RUN

a year ago

I absolutely love this center! My daughter has had some rough transitions being a military family. All the staff have been so supportive, helpful, and incredibly patient with her. 10/10 recommend

2 years ago

If you have a black child take your child elsewhere. They keep all the black children at lower levels and promote all the other children. They consistently have negative things to say and never anything positive. My child gets scared an incident report is never written. They children run wild and teachers are constantly being switched out because no one wants to work there. I will absolutely be writing an article in the news paper about this facility.

Frequently asked questions

Oakbrook Children'S Center is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Lakewood, Washington. The facility has a capacity of 117 children.
Oakbrook Children'S Center has a Google rating of 3.2 out of 5 based on 8 parent reviews. Read the full reviews on this page to see what parents appreciate about this facility and any areas for improvement.
To enroll your child at Oakbrook Children'S Center, contact the facility directly to inquire about availability, schedule a tour, and learn about their enrollment process. Be prepared to provide your child's age, any special needs or allergies, and your preferred schedule. Many facilities have waitlists, so it's best to inquire early.
You can verify the licensing status of Oakbrook Children'S Center through Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities in Washington must meet state standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios.

Contact Information

Address
7902 83rd Ave Sw, Lakewood, Washington 98498
County
PIERCE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
117 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
47.18486, -122.5483

Quality Rating

Early Achievers

Level 3 out of 5

Level 3

This rating is part of the state's Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS). Trained evaluators assess staff qualifications, learning environment, curriculum, and family engagement — standards that go beyond basic licensing requirements.

What do the levels mean?

Level 1: Meets basic licensing standards.

Level 2: Exceeds licensing with some quality improvements in place.

Level 3: Demonstrates strong practices in curriculum and staff development.

Level 4: High quality across most assessed areas.

Level 5: Highest quality — excels in all areas of assessment.