Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in University Place, WA

University Place, Washington is served by 17 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in University Place	Providers
Child Care Centers	6	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	5	View directory
Head Start Programs	0	—
School-Age Programs	4	View directory
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in University Place

6 licensed child care centerss are listed in University Place. 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 KinderCare Learning Center LLC #301257 University Place, WA 98467 Capacity 115 Child Care Center Montessori In Motion University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 116 Child Care Center New School Chambers Bay University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 121 Child Care Center Stepping Stones Kids Academy Tacoma University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 35 Child Care Center YMCA Early Learning Center University Place Campus University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 129 Child Care Center YMCA Early Learning Center University Place Campus (YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 129

Family Child Care Homes in University Place

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in University Place. 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 Brazeau Mary (Mary's Quality Day Care) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Butler Geneal University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home Humbert Lena (TLC/Tender Lena's Care) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Matthews Lydia University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Scott Lekeisha (Firefly Learning Academy LLC) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Thomas Tracey University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 10

Preschools in University Place

5 licensed preschoolss are listed in University Place. 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 Bozlee Nicole (Wee Care Preschool & Child Care) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Preschool Little Scholars Preschool and Child Care Center University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 25 Preschool McCarrey Thalia E (The Garden Preschool) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 12 Preschool Sunset Christian Preschool University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 85 Preschool Sunset Christian Preschool (University Place Presbyterian Church) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 85

School-Age Programs in University Place

4 licensed school-age programss are listed in University Place. 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 University Place Latchkey Primary University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 90 School-Age Program University Place Latchkey Primary (University Place Latchkey at Primary Elementary) University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 90 School-Age Program UP Latchkey Evergreen University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 90 School-Age Program UP Latchkey Sunset University Place, WA 98466 Capacity 90

ZIP codes in University Place

ZIP 98466Care providers ZIP 98467Care providers

How to pick care in University Place

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 University Place, 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 University Place, WA have?

Based on current licensing data, University Place is home to 17 state-licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 5 preschools.

How do University Place facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in University Place 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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