Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Elma, WA

Elma, Washington is served by 4 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Elma	Providers
Child Care Centers	3	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	1	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Elma

3 licensed child care centerss are listed in Elma. 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 Abundant Life Learning to Grow Elma, WA 98541 Capacity 99 Child Care Center Learning to Grow Little Oaks Elma, WA 98541 Capacity 46 Child Care Center Wunderland Childcare Center 5 Elma, WA 98541 Capacity 49

Family Child Care Homes in Elma

1 licensed family child care homes is listed in Elma. 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 Ochsner Dana (A Million Dreams Daycare) Elma, WA 98541 Capacity 12

ZIP codes in Elma

ZIP 98541Care providers

How to pick care in Elma

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

Where you can, visit each option in Elma, WA, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Elma, WA have?

Based on current licensing data, Elma is home to 4 state-licensed providers: 3 child care centers, 1 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Elma facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Elma to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Elma 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.

Required disclosures

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