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Best Before or After School Daycare in Mount Vernon, WA

Compare 1 before or after school daycare in Mount Vernon. Average rating: 4.28/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Mount Vernon, Washington at a glance

Programs
1
Avg rating
4.28/5
Parent reviews
335
Top rated (4.5+)
4

Mount Vernon has 1 licensed before or after school daycare with 335 parent reviews averaging 4.28/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 98274 (avg 4.4 stars), while 98273 has the largest selection (21 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mount Vernon

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

  1. 1
    Small World Child Care And
    4.38 score
    4.7(6)

    900 Mclean Road, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 84 children

    Small World Child Care Center in Mount Vernon receives mostly positive reviews (5/5 ratings) praising the caring staff, bilingual education, engaging activities, and long operating hours. However, one parent reported serious concerns including staff yelling at children, neglect, unexplained injuries, and bullying with inadequate staff response.

    Caring and phenomenal staffbilingual English-Spanish instructionlong hours (5am-6pm)comprehensive meals provided
  2. 2
    Skagit Valley Y At Island Vie
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    2501 J Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    Reviews praise the Skagit Valley Y at Island Vie as a clean, well-maintained facility with new equipment and friendly staff. Parents and members highlight the quality of amenities including the pool, fitness areas, and childcare services. Management is noted for responsively addressing concerns.

    New and clean facilitieswell-maintained pool with good temperaturefriendly and welcoming staffresponsive management
  3. 3
    Skagit Valley Y At Fidalgo
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    13590 Gibralter Road, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    This facility is highly praised for its new, well-maintained amenities including a large pool, modern gym equipment, and clean locker rooms. Staff members are consistently described as friendly, caring, and responsive to concerns. The center serves the broader community with inclusive services and demonstrates commitment to member satisfaction.

    New and modern facilitieslarge pool with featuresclean and well-stocked locker roomsfriendly and attentive staff
  4. 4
    Skagit Valley Y At Edison Ele
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    5801 Main Avenue, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 20 children

    This facility is a YMCA center, not a traditional daycare. Parents consistently praise the new, clean facilities including the pool, fitness equipment, and locker rooms. Staff are described as friendly and helpful, with management responsive to concerns.

    New and well-maintained facilitieslarge indoor pool with lazy rivermodern fitness equipmentclean locker rooms
  5. 5
    Skagit Valley Y At Conway
    4.08 score
    4.1(20)

    19710 Sr 534, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 30 children

    This facility is a YMCA center, not a traditional daycare, with excellent ratings (4.1/5). Parents consistently praise the new, clean facility with extensive amenities including a pool, gym equipment, and childcare services. Management is responsive to concerns and staff are generally friendly and professional.

    New and well-maintained facilitieslarge swimming pool with lazy rivermodern gym equipmentclean locker rooms
  6. 6
    Joyful Noise Montessori
    4.07 score
    4.1(13)

    1505 Roosevelt, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 40 children

    Parents consistently praise Joyful Noise Montessori for its warm, caring staff and individualized approach to child development. The center is noted for providing a safe, clean learning environment with healthy homemade meals, and leadership (Ava and Sarah) that prioritizes both education and child wellbeing. Multiple reviewers report their children are happy, advanced for their age, and have special needs accommodated effectively.

    caring and professional staffindividualized child developmentsafe and clean environmenthealthy homemade meals
  7. 7
    Learning Ladder Cdc
    3.95 score
    3.9(5)

    100 Valley Mall Way, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Learning Ladder CDC receives mixed reviews with three 5-star ratings praising the caring staff, developmental progress, and safe environment, but two 1-star ratings citing concerns about inadequate diaper changes, lack of individualized attention, and staff patience issues. Most parents report children are happy and learning, though a small number experienced health and developmental concerns.

    caring and friendly staffstrong parent-teacher relationshipsdevelopmen
  8. 8
    Tomorrows Future Cdc
    3.75 score
    3.5(5)

    915 S. Laventure, Mount Vernon, WA · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 80 children

    Tomorrow's Future CDC receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the caring, invested staff and positive experiences, while two parents report unprofessional behavior, rudeness toward families, harsh treatment of children, and aggressive handling.

    caring and invested staffflexible schedulingsupportive of families' special needschildren enjoy attending

Rating Distribution

Based on 12 daycares with Google ratings in Mount Vernon

4.5 - 5.0
4
4.0 - 4.4
6
3.0 - 3.9
2
Below 3
0

What Parents Value Most

Top qualities mentioned across 335 reviews, analyzed by AI

1Responsive management
10
2Charitable organization
9
3Friendly and welcoming staff
8
4Modern gym equipment
6
5Friendly and helpful staff
5
6Clean and well-maintained
3
7New and well-maintained facility
3
8New and clean facility
3

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Mount Vernon, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.28avg rating
28 daycares · 12 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Mount Vernon zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
982748
4.4
2
9827321
4.22
2

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Mount Vernon (13–190 children)

Small

up to 30 children

15

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

3

Very Large

150+ children

2

Map

Daycare types in Mount Vernon

Child Daycare & Preschools 28Before or After School Daycare 1

Before or After School Daycare in Mount Vernon, Washington

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Mount Vernon, Washington, making up 3% of the 29 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mount Vernon have an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities, with 33% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.28 stars. Our analysis covers 335 parent reviews. Parents in Mount Vernon most frequently praise daycares for responsive management, charitable organization, and friendly and welcoming staff.

When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in Mount Vernon

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Skagit Valley Y At Madison
Before or After School Daycare

Reviews praise the Skagit Valley Y at Madison as a modern, well-maintained facility with new equipment, a large pool, and friendly staff. Parents highlight cleanliness, diverse amenities including fitness equipment and childcare, and responsive management that addresses concerns professionally. The facility serves both members and non-members with consistently positive experiences.

New and modern facilitylarge pool with good temperatureclean and well-maintained
Address
907 E Fir Street, Mount Vernon, WA
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Mount Vernon, Washington, out of 29 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Mount Vernon have an average Google rating of 4.28 out of 5 across 12 rated facilities. About 33% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Mount Vernon, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Washington's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Washington)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Mount Vernon offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 28 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Washington typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Mount Vernon for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Mount Vernon must be licensed by Washington's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.