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

Ferndale, Washington is served by 14 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Ferndale	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	7	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	1	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	5	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Ferndale

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in Ferndale. 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 Aha Childcare and Family Learning Center Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Aha Childcare and Family Learning Center (Aha Childcare and Family Learning Center) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 39 Child Care Center Meadows Montessori School Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Meadows Montessori School (Meadows Montessori School) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 67 Child Care Center Whatcom Boys & Girls Club - Kids World Ferndale Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 114 Child Care Center Whatcom Boys & Girls Club - Kids World Ferndale (Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 114

Family Child Care Homes in Ferndale

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Ferndale. 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 Ayers Sarah (Crestline Play School) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Gabriel Lindsey (Honey Hill School) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Ivy Gina (busy Kids) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home McCreary Blanca (World of Words) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Nogales Bella (Cozy Bears Early Learning) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rodriguez Lina (Smart Start Bilingual Daycare LLC) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home SOUVE TERESA (TLC Daycare) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12

Preschools in Ferndale

1 licensed preschools is listed in Ferndale. 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 SANCHEZ ALICE (Little Angels Daycare and Preschool) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 12

School-Age Programs in Ferndale

5 licensed school-age programss are listed in Ferndale. 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 YMCA - Cascadia/Whatcom Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Ymca - Cascadia/Whatcom (whatcom Family Ymca At Cascadia Elementary) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 30 School-Age Program Ymca - Eagleridge/Whatcom (ymca - Eagleridge Elementary) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 20 School-Age Program YMCA - Skyline/Whatcom Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 30 School-Age Program YMCA - Skyline/Whatcom (YMCA - Skyline Elementary) Ferndale, WA 98248 Capacity 30

ZIP codes in Ferndale

ZIP 98248Care providers

How to pick care in Ferndale

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.

When you are choosing care in Ferndale, 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Ferndale, WA have?

Based on current licensing data, Ferndale is home to 14 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.

How do Ferndale facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Ferndale 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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