Child Care Centers in ZIP 98445 (Tacoma, WA)
3 licensed child care centers operate in ZIP 98445, Tacoma, WA, per the current data.
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Child care centers are licensed programs that care for groups of children in a dedicated facility, usually organized into classrooms by age. States set licensing rules for staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, safety training, and background checks, and many centers also earn voluntary quality ratings.
Choosing among child care centers in ZIP 98445
A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 98445, Tacoma, WA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Licensed capacity | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Steps Learning Center LLC | Not rated | — | — | — | 31 | Not reported |
| Kidzone Learning Center | Not rated | — | — | — | 71 | Not reported |
| Midland's Kiddie Korral (7001459912) | Not rated | — | — | — | 68 | Not reported |
Listed child care centers in ZIP 98445
Data profile for ZIP 98445
The current data covers the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 98445: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 170 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 170 |
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Data sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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