Child Daycare & PreschoolsTacoma, WA

Unity Children University III

4(6 reviews)

About

Unity Children University III is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 6017 East Mckinley Ave, Tacoma, Washington WA. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.

What Parents Say

UNITY CHILDREN UNIVERSITY III receives highly polarized reviews with strong praise from long-term families and severe safety/care concerns from others. Positive reviewers highlight structured programming, caring staff, and supportive community, while negative reviewers report serious incidents including inadequate supervision, safety lapses, and unresolved complaints.

Structured scheduleexperienced and caring staffsupportive community environmenthomework help and meals providedpatient and non-judgmental approachlong-term family relationships
Inadequate supervisionsafety incidents (child stabbed with pencil)poor hygiene practices (incorrect diaper sizes)staff dismissiveness of behavioral concernslack of communication with parentsunprofessional director conductmixed age groups with bullying issuesunresponsive to parent complaints

Recent Reviews

a year ago

I myself work with children, experience in schools and daycares. I highly recommend this place. One of my son’s who is now 12 went here when he was thee years old. He had a really nice teacher named Ruby. My other son who is now 7 went here when he was three too. Whitney, and Katrina were his teachers and he looked forward too seeing them. Now my grandson is currently attending. The director, and supervisor are wonderful as well. I never had any complaints. They are very structured. I learned how to be on time, because they will not let your child come in late, because they do not want their learning time to be interrupted. I respect that and appreciate it too!

3 years ago

My child was stabbed with a pencil by an older child. My child was moved down a level because the teacher at the time couldn't deal with my child. They do not communicate. The director is handsy with children. Upin pickup my husband saw a kid sleeping on the floor in the hallway and the teacher moved him to the floor in the office. They intermix big anf little kids and bullying is heavy here and staff are not attentive. Don't trust this center. Ever

7 years ago

My younger sisters and I were taken care of by this daycare for many years and they always took care of us very well. Through this daycare, while my single working mom was struggling, we were given not just day-care but care in general, we were provided with food and homework help and playtime and an overall community and a home. I still look back on this place fondly and I recommend it to any humble parent looking for caring individuals to watch their children. Thank you Unity Daycare.

8 years ago

do not trust your child here, if i could rate zero stars i would. The put my child in someone elses diaper that was 3 sizes to small , this happened multiple times. I had several talks to the director and nothing was ever resolved. I walked in early to pick up my daughter, there was no staff watching the kids. i walked out with her without them even knowing. I pulled my child out immediately

6 years ago

I love this center, the staff and the values and morals they uphold. They truly took professionalism and family and mixed it together perfectly. I am a single working parent of 4 and the staff at Unity is understanding, patient, non-judgmental and loving. If you find this place, its definitely not by coincidence. Thank you for all that you have invested in my children, myself and my home.

Frequently asked questions

Unity Children University III is a child daycare & preschools childcare facility located in Tacoma, Washington. The facility has a capacity of 36 children.
Unity Children University III has a Google rating of 4 out of 5 based on 6 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 Unity Children University III, 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 Unity Children University III 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
6017 East Mckinley Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98404
County
PIERCE

Details

Daycare Type
Child Daycare & Preschools
Capacity
36 children
Status
OPEN
Coordinates
47.20205, -122.4205

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.