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
- School-age program Right at School at Waller Road Elementary School Tacoma, Washington 98443 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it100children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Right at School at Wildwood Elementary School Puyallup, Washington 98374 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 Right at School at Woodland Elementary School Puyallup, Washington 98373 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it120children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Right at School at Zeiger Elementary School Puyallup, Washington 98373 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it125children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Ruston Christian Childcare and Preschool Tacoma, Washington 98407 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it80children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Saint Patrick Extended Care Tacoma, Washington 98403 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 Seabury Early Learning Center Tacoma, Washington 98402 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
- Child care center Seabury School Tacoma, Washington 98422 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
- Outdoor nature-based program Second Star Farm Outdoor Nature School LLC Puyallup, Washington 98371 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 St Charles Borromeo Child Care Tacoma, Washington 98465 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 St Frances Cabrini School Lakewood, Washington 98499 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 ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Outdoor nature-based program Step By Step Family Support Center Puyallup, Washington 98372 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it76children, its licensed capacity TypeOutdoor Nature-Based ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Stepping Stones Kids Academy Tacoma University Place, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it35children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Stepping Stones Montessori Inc. Sumner, Washington 98390 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it132children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Sumner School District / Little Bees Learning Center Sumner, Washington 98390 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center Sumner School District/Blhs/Panther Cubs Bonney Lake, Washington 98391 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
- Child care center Sumner Valley Preschool Sumner, Washington 98390 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it22children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Sunrise Day Care Center Puyallup, Washington 98374 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it26children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Sunset Christian Preschool University Place, Washington 98466 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 Tacoma Community College Early Learning Tacoma, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it92children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 5 of 5
- Child care center Tacoma Daycare and Preschool Association Tacoma, Washington 98405 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it74children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Temple Beth El - Brotman Early Learning Center Tacoma, Washington 98465 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it66children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 4 of 5
- Child care center Tender Moments Roy, Washington 98580 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: 4 of 5
- Child care center The Barn Puyallup, Washington 98372 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it147children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center The Children’s Courtyard Dupont Dupont, Washington 98327 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it138children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center The Learning Experience at Edgewood Edgewood, Washington 98371 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it168children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center The Learning Experience Graham Graham, Washington 98338 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it167children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center The Royal Palace Lakewood, Washington 98498 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it47children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center The Young and the Restless Preparatory Christian Daycare Tacoma, Washington 98405 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it17children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Time for Tots Child Care Center Tacoma, Washington 98407 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it24children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Tiny Sparts Child Care Sumner, Washington 98390 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it22children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Toddlers University #3 Puyallup, Washington 98374 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 Trinity Child Care Ctr Tacoma, Washington 98444 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it50children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Unity Children Tacoma, Washington 98404 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it22children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- Child care center Unity Childrens Ministries Tacoma, Washington 98404 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 ratingEarly Achievers: 3 of 5
- School-age program Unity Childrens University Development Center Tacoma, Washington 98404 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it25children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program University Place Latchkey Chambers Tacoma, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it90children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program University Place Latchkey Primary University Place, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it90children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Up Latchkey Evergreen University Place, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it90children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program Up Latchkey Sunset University Place, Washington 98466 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it90children, its licensed capacity TypeSchool-Age ProgramFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- Child care center Visitation Catholic School Pre-K/Extended Care Tacoma, Washington 98409 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 Visitation Catholic Stem Academy Tacoma, Washington 98409 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 ratingNot published
- Child care center White River School District Daycare Buckley, Washington 98321 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 Worldkids School Tacoma/Lakewood Tacoma, Washington 98499 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 Wright Choice Development Center Lakewood, Washington 98499 Not readwhat inspectors found: the file read here doesn’t carry it19children, its licensed capacity TypeChild Care CenterFindings, 3 yearsNot publishedMost seriousNot publishedLast inspectionNot publishedQuality ratingNot published
- School-age program YMCA at Delong Elementary Tacoma, Washington 98405 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 YMCA at Discovery Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington 98335 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 YMCA at Elmhurst Tacoma, Washington 98445 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
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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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