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

Kelso, Washington is served by 11 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 KelsoProviders
Child Care Centers9View directory
Family Child Care Homes2View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools0—
Head Start Programs5View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Kelso

9 licensed child care centerss are listed in Kelso. 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 First United Methodist Day Care Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 42 Child Care Center FIRST UNITED METHODIST DAY CARE (First United Methodist Learning Center) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 42 Child Care Center Kelso Christian Academy Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 60 Child Care Center LCC Head Start Eceap Barnes Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 54 Child Care Center LCC Head Start Eceap Barnes North Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 72 Child Care Center LCC Head Start Link/Wallace Neighborhood & Early Learning Center Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 17 Child Care Center Rose Valley Friends Church Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 69 Child Care Center Wee Care Day Care Catlin Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 106 Child Care Center Wee Care Day Care Kelso Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 89

Family Child Care Homes in Kelso

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Kelso. 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 TALLEY LESLIE (Tiny Tots Daycare) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home ZEHNDER ISABELLE N (Positive Childcare Solutions) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Kelso

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Kelso. 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.

Head Start Program Barnes Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Barnes North Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 42 Head Start Program LCC Head Start ECEAP Barnes North (Lower Columbia College Head Start/EHS/ECEAP Org) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 72 Head Start Program LCC Head Start Link/Wallace Neighborhood & Early Learning Center (LCC Head Start Link/Wallace Neighborhood & Early Learning Center) Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 17 Head Start Program Link Wallace Neighborhood and Early Learning Center Kelso, WA 98626 Capacity 14
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ZIP codes in Kelso

ZIP 98626Care providers

How to pick care in Kelso

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

For families in Kelso, 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 Kelso, WA have?
Based on current licensing data, Kelso is home to 11 state-licensed providers: 9 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.
How do Kelso facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Kelso to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Kelso 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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