Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Des Moines, WA

Des Moines, Washington is served by 61 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in Des MoinesProviders
Child Care Centers14View directory
Family Child Care Homes44View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools3View directory
Head Start Programs0—
School-Age Programs8View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Des Moines

14 licensed child care centerss are listed in Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Ages In Stages Childcare - Des Moines Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 81 Child Care Center Bezos Academy Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 20 Child Care Center Grace Childrens Center Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Grace Childrens Center (Grace Lutheran Church DBA Grace Children's Center) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 50 Child Care Center Grace Childrens Center 2 Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 7 Child Care Center Green Acres Daycare Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Green Acres Daycare (College For Kids) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Holy Trinity Early Learning Center Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Holy Trinity Early Learning Center (Holy Trinity Lutheran Church) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 36 Child Care Center Kidspark - Des Moines Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 65 Child Care Center Pathways Families' Thrive Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Pathways Families' Thrive (Pathways Families' Thrive) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Yo Soy Unico Des Moines Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Yo Soy Unico Des Moines (AGUILERA ENTERPRISES) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37

Family Child Care Homes in Des Moines

44 licensed family child care homess are listed in Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Abdale Amina (Learning By Play Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Abdi Afraah Jama (AJ FAMILY CHILDCARE) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Abdi Leila Mayow (Lovelys Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Abdi Safio (Little Smiles Early Learning Program) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Abdulkadir Farhiyo A (Rainy Day Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Aden Nasra Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ahmed Ayan (Zeyn Early Learning Program) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Ahmed Haboon (Baraka Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Ahmed Zemzem Muzeyen (Manal Early Learning) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Ali Hussein Anisa Mohamed (LITTLE BLOOM CHILDCARE LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Ali Nestaha Abdi (Luul Child Care LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Ali Zeinab M (ZeZe Happy Early Learning Program LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Alvarenga De Padilla Sonia C (Nourishing the Future LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Asair Ahmed M (Tiny Mountain Child Care) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Ateye Asad Jama (Ramaas Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Dore Shamis H (IQRA HOME CHILDCARE LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Elmi Ikra H (IKRA H ELMI) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Envick Krista J Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Gonzalez Fabiola (Kids ABC Garden) Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Hassan Khadra M (LITTLE STAR'S EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Hassan Mumina M (Amin Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Houston Kimberly L (Symone & Friends Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Huerta Ruvio Teresa (LEARNING TOGETHER CHILD CARE) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Hussein Khadija M (Cozy Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Hussein Mulkey and Hure Suado (SunnyNest Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jama Abdirisaq S (Ahlam childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Jama Shukri Askar (Little Dreamers Early Learning LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Keniso Beza Y (Beza Family Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home MCCLURE Amanda (Just Like Home Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mohamed Ismahan A (Maria Home Child Care LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mohamed Raha M (Ruman Family Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Mohamed Ubah Abdisalan (Ohana Early Learning Program) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mohammed Deka Muktar (Deka Daycare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Mursal Gutha Abdi (Gutha Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Musse Ayan Mohamed (Manha Family Childcare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Noor Maryan Abdi (smart stars daycare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Omar Hodan (MAIDO Family Childcare) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 9 Family Child Care Home Patoc Gretel (Gretel's TLC Daycare LLC) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Rodriguez Perlita (Bilingual Academy Adventure Inc) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Shire Fadumo Ahmed Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 6

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Preschools in Des Moines

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Peele Autumn H (Sunshine Quality Daycare & Preschool) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 12 Preschool Puddlejumpers Childcare and Preschool Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37 Preschool Puddlejumpers Childcare and Preschool (Puddlejumpers Childcare & Preschool) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 37

School-Age Programs in Des Moines

8 licensed school-age programss are listed in Des Moines. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

School-Age Program Right at School at Woodmont K-8 School Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 45 School-Age Program Right At School At Woodmont K-8 School (Right At School At Woodmont K-8 School) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 45 School-Age Program YMCA at Des Moines Elementary Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA at Des Moines Elementary (YMCA Greater Seattle) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA at North Hill Elementary Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA at North Hill Elementary (YMCA of Greater Seattle) Des Moines, WA 98148 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA of Greater Seattle at Midway Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 22 School-Age Program YMCA of Greater Seattle at Midway (YMCA of Greater Seattle) Des Moines, WA 98198 Capacity 22
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ZIP codes in Des Moines

ZIP 98003Care providersZIP 98148Care providersZIP 98198Care providers

How to pick care in Des Moines

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.

For families in Des Moines, WA, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Des Moines, WA have?
Based on current licensing data, Des Moines is home to 61 state-licensed providers: 14 child care centers, 44 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
How do Des Moines facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Des Moines to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Des Moines licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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