Child care in Washington
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2,516 child care providers in Washington.
From the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF): DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers.
What Washington’s list coversCenters and programs only
Licensed child care centers, school-age programs and outdoor nature-based programs only. Washington shows its licensed family home child care only in its Child Care Check search, which this site can’t read, so those homes aren’t here yet.
What we’ve asked for
We asked Washington’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families on Oct 19, 2026 whether we may show its child care inspection records; we’re waiting for an answer. Until then, they’re on Child Care Check.
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What the words on these cards mean9
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- The state’s most serious level
- Each state grades findings on its own scale and in its own words, so the record counts a state’s findings at that state’s top level. Two states’ top levels aren’t the same thing, so the counts aren’t compared across states. Source: How this site reads each state’s scale.
- Not read
- The file this site reads doesn’t carry what inspectors found, so nothing is counted here. It doesn’t mean the place has a clean record: the state’s own site may have its reports. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Quality rating
- Many states rate child care in a quality rating system that goes past the licensing rules, such as Texas Rising Star or Kentucky All STARS. Taking part is often voluntary, so a program with no rating hasn’t been rated low. Source: Each state’s quality rating system.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- None on record
- The source lists nothing of this kind for the place, over the years its file covers. That is what the record holds, not proof that nothing ever happened. Source: How this site reads each source.
- Not published
- The source has no such field for this place. It isn’t a zero, and it isn’t a clean record. Source: How this site reads each source.
The list
- Child care center Little Scholars Early Learning Center Lakewood, Washington 98498 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it55children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Little Scholars Montessori Academy Kent, Washington 98031 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it56children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Scholars Preschool and Child Care Center University Place, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it25children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little School Bellevue, Washington 98004 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it78children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Sparrows Early Learning LLC Puyallup, Washington 98371 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Sprouts Early Learning La Center, Washington 98629 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it49children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Sprouts Early Learning Center Sumner, Washington 98390 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it58children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Star Montessori School Winthrop, Washington 98862 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it94children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Star School Twisp, Washington 98856 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it18children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Stars Learning Center LLC Pasco, Washington 99301 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Little Stars Preschool Snoqualmie, Washington 98065 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Steamers Academy Seattle, Washington 98178 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it81children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Steps Academy Child First Program Selah, Washington 98942 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Steps Christian Childcare of Gig Harbor 2 Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Sunshine Learning Center Airway Heights, Washington 99001 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Little Tigers Day Care Battle Ground, Washington 98604 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it87children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Trailblazers West Seattle Seattle, Washington 98126 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it34children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 2 of 5
- Child care center Little Wings Early Learning Academy Everett, Washington 98204 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it144children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little Woods Preschool Seattle, Washington 98125 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it32children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Little World Cc Vancouver, Washington 98660 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it23children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Living Montessori Education Community Bellevue, Washington 98005 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it241children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Living Well Kent Preschool Kent, Washington 98030 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it15children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Lolitas Little Ones LLC Pasco, Washington 99301 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it20children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Longfellow Express Spokane, Washington 99207 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lonna’s Learning Haven - Kids Kampus Port Angeles, Washington 98362 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Looffan Bellevue Montessori Bellevue, Washington 98006 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it31children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lopez Childrens Center Lopez Island, Washington 98261 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Los Colores Early Learning Center Kent, Washington 98032 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it52children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lots of Love Day Care & Elc Lacey, Washington 98503 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it76children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Love & Kindness Tacoma, Washington 98408 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it104children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Love & Kindness II Tacoma, Washington 98408 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it9children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Love and Laughter Learning Center Puyallup, Washington 98374 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it68children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Loving and Learning Early Education Center LLC Yelm, Washington 98597 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it48children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 5 of 5
- Child care center Loving Hands Learning Center Bremerton, Washington 98312 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it134children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Loving Hearts Daycare Spokane, Washington 99217 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it85children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lower Elwha Child Care Port Angeles, Washington 98363 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it66children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Lucky Childcare Center Federal Way, Washington 98003 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Outdoor nature-based program Lucky Nine Childcare Onb Newport, Washington 99156 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeOutdoor Nature-Based ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lumen Early Learning Center Spokane, Washington 99201 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it152children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Luminous Learning Minds School Monroe, Washington 98272 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it75children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Lummi Indian Nation Child Care Bellingham, Washington 98226 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it164children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Luv N Care Daycare Ministries Auburn, Washington 98002 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it62children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Madigan Child Development Center Fort Lewis, Washington 98433 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it354children, its capacity in the state’s list TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Madrona Childrens Academy Port Angeles, Washington 98362 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it40children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- School-age program Magnolia Community Center at Blaine K-8 Seattle, Washington 98199 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it69children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Magnolia Learning Center LLC Cheney, Washington 99004 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it82children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Mannahouse Christian Academy Vancouver, Washington 98684 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it70children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Marias Child Care Center Mattawa, Washington 99349 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers. Released Oct 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
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