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

Lakewood, Washington is served by 33 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 LakewoodProviders
Child Care Centers22View directory
Family Child Care Homes7View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools4View directory
Head Start Programs3View directory
School-Age Programs4View directory
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Lakewood

22 licensed child care centerss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Annas Childcare Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Annas Childcare II Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Brilliant Beginnings LLC Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 78 Child Care Center Children's University LLC Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 26 Child Care Center Childrens Villa Childcare Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 38 Child Care Center Gingerbread House Daycare Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 97 Child Care Center Hayes Child Development Center Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 90 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare Center Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare Center (Just Like Home Daycare Center) Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 23 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood 3 Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 56 Child Care Center Just Like Home Daycare Center of Lakewood 4 Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 34 Child Care Center Kidzone Learning Center III Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 85 Child Care Center Kreative Kidz O Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 37 Child Care Center Little Scholars Early Learning Center Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 55 Child Care Center Milgard Child Development Center Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Nana's Learning Center Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 29 Child Care Center New Jerusalem Child Care Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 19 Child Care Center Oakbrook Children's Center LLC Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 115 Child Care Center Resilience Learning Center LLC Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 63 Child Care Center St Frances Cabrini School Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 28 Child Care Center The Royal Palace Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 47

Family Child Care Homes in Lakewood

7 licensed family child care homess are listed in Lakewood. 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 Craker Wendy L (Craker Family Daycare) Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Goforth Ay Jay (Tete and Zios Place) Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mohamed Zahra Ali (Khadija Family Childcare) Lakewood, WA 98409 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Morris Carol D (PeeWee's Learning Center LLC) Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Mundt Jody M (Jodys Wee Care) Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Rehberger Jennifer Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 8 Family Child Care Home Smith Tashara (Charity Hope Family Daycare) Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 12

Preschools in Lakewood

4 licensed preschoolss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Alphabet Preschool Center E Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 59 Preschool Fun Times Daycare and Pre-School Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 82 Preschool Kreative Kidz O (Kreative Kidz & Preschool) Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 37 Preschool Nelson-Gallegos Breyanna (Breys Busy Bees Childcare and Preschool) Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 8

Head Start Programs in Lakewood

3 federally funded head start programss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Clover Park Elp Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 75 Head Start Program Home Based - Clover Park Elp Ehs Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 50 Head Start Program Pierce College Milgard Ft. Steilicoom Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 4
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School-Age Programs in Lakewood

4 licensed school-age programss are listed in Lakewood. 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 Christ Lutheran Church Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 45 School-Age Program Lakewood YMCA Idlewild Elementary Lakewood, WA 98498 Capacity 60 School-Age Program YMCA at Tyee Park Elementary Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 30 School-Age Program YMCA Child Care at Custer Elementary Lakewood, WA 98499 Capacity 45

ZIP codes in Lakewood

ZIP 98409Care providersZIP 98498Care providersZIP 98499Care providers

How to pick care in Lakewood

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.

When you are choosing care in Lakewood, 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 Lakewood, WA have?
Based on current licensing data, Lakewood is home to 33 state-licensed providers: 22 child care centers, 7 family child care homes, and 4 preschools.
How do Lakewood facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Lakewood to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Lakewood 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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