Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Port Townsend, WA

Port Townsend, Washington is served by 3 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Port Townsend	Providers
Child Care Centers	0	—
Family Child Care Homes	3	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	1	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Family Child Care Homes in Port Townsend

3 licensed family child care homess are listed in Port Townsend. 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 Bissen Loretta (Bright Start Childcare) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Fields Lorie L (Lorie's Daycare) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nolan Janet (Helping Hands Childcare) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Port Townsend

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Port Townsend. 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 Port Townsend Head Start Early Head Start (Olympic Community Action Programs) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 28 Head Start Program Port Townsend Head Start/Early Head Start Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 8

School-Age Programs in Port Townsend

1 licensed school-age programs is listed in Port Townsend. 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 at Salish Coast Elementary (The Olympic Peninsula YMCA) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 35

ZIP codes in Port Townsend

ZIP 98368Care providers

How to pick care in Port Townsend

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 Port Townsend, 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 Port Townsend, WA have?

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

How do Port Townsend facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Port Townsend 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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