Child care in Pierce County
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303 child care providers in Pierce County, Washington.
From the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF): DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers. The record lists 2,516 child care providers in Washington.
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 Childs Time Xiii Eatonville, Washington 98328 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it91children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Christ Lutheran Church Lakewood, Washington 98498 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Clarkmoor Child Fort Lewis, Washington 98433 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it303children, 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 Community Montessori Tacoma, Washington 98405 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 Cottesmore Childcare Centers Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center Cottesmore Childcare Centers Tacoma, Washington 98409 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it12children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Creative Minds Learning Center Buckley, Washington 98321 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
- School-age program Creative Minds Learning Center II Buckley, Washington 98321 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Discovery Village at Gig Harbor Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center Early Learning Academy and Preschool 3 Graham, Washington 98338 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: 3 of 5
- Child care center First Learning Tree DC Ctr Tacoma, Washington 98444 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it63children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center First Steps Learning Center LLC Tacoma, Washington 98445 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 Frederickson Kindercare Tacoma, Washington 98446 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it172children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Fun Times Daycare and Pre-School Lakewood, Washington 98499 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 ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Garnero Child Development 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: 4 of 5
- Child care center Gig Harbor Academy Childcare Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center Gingerbread House Daycare Lakewood, Washington 98499 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it97children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Global Minds Montessori LLC Bonney Lake, Washington 98391 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it33children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Good Beginnings Childcare Center Ruston, Washington 98407 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: 3 of 5
- Outdoor nature-based program Greater Gig Harbor Foundation Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it48children, its licensed capacity TypeOutdoor Nature-Based ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Growing Pains Learning Center Tacoma, Washington 98465 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it29children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Harbor Montessori School Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it114children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Harbor Montessori School - II Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it28children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Hayes Child Development Center Lakewood, Washington 98499 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it90children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Heritage Early Learning Academy Puyallup, Washington 98375 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it83children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Hillside Child Development Center Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington 98433 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it232children, 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 Holy Rosary Bilingual Academy Fife, Washington 98424 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
- Child care center Hugs Tugs & Luv I Spanaway, Washington 98387 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it51children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Hugs Tugs & Luv Infant Center Spanaway, Washington 98387 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 Hugs Tugs & Luvs II Spanaway, Washington 98387 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it43children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center In His Hands Learning Center Gig Harbor, Washington 98332 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it93children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Just Like Home Daycare Center Lakewood, Washington 98499 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood Lakewood, Washington 98499 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: 3 of 5
- Child care center Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood 3 Lakewood, Washington 98499 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 Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood 4 Lakewood, Washington 98499 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: 3 of 5
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Blix Elementary Tacoma, Washington 98404 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Eatonville Elementary Eatonville, Washington 98328 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Fawcett Elementary Tacoma, Washington 98404 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it45children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kce Champions LLC at Impact Commencement Bay Elementary Tacoma, Washington 98404 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
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Weyerhaeuser Elementary Eatonville, Washington 98328 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Whitman Elementary Tacoma, Washington 98418 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it26children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Kce Champions LLC at Whittier Elementary Fircrest, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it60children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Key Peninsula Infant and Toddler Care Home, Washington 98349 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 ratingNot published
- Outdoor nature-based program Key Peninsula Preschool Key Center, Washington 98349 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it30children, its licensed capacity TypeOutdoor Nature-Based ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kiddie Academy of Tehaleh Bonney Lake, Washington 98391 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it200children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Kids Country Day Care Bonney Lake, Washington 98391 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it160children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Kids Country Ta Tacoma, Washington 98465 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it157children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Kids Kingdom Childcare and Preschool Puyallup, Washington 98374 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it42children, 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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