Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Jefferson County

Jefferson County, Washington is home to 11 state-licensed care providers across 4 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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, WA 1 providers Forks, WA 4 providers Port Hadlock, WA 4 providers Port Townsend, WA 6 providers

Child Care Centers in Jefferson County

6 providers in Jefferson County: Port Hadlock, Forks

Child Care Center Cedarbrook Early Learning Center Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Capacity 76 Child Care Center Sunflower Sprouts Learning Center (Sunflower Sprouts Learning Center LLC) Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Capacity 15 Child Care Center Sunshine & Rainbows Child Care Center Forks, WA 98331 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Sunshine & Rainbows Child Care Center (Concerned Citizens PNW) Forks, WA 98331 Capacity 22 Child Care Center Sunshine & Rainbows Child Development Center Forks, WA 98331 Capacity 62 Child Care Center Sunshine & Rainbows Child Development Center (Concerned Citizens PNW) Forks, WA 98331 Capacity 62

Family Child Care Homes in Jefferson County

5 providers in Jefferson County: Port Hadlock, Port Townsend

Family Child Care Home Bainbridge Tina L (Tina's Home Daycare) Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Capacity 12 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 Liske Abigayle (Dragonfly Daycare) Port Hadlock, WA 98339 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Nolan Janet (Helping Hands Childcare) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 12

Head Start Programs in Jefferson County

2 providers in Jefferson County: Port Townsend

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 Jefferson County

2 providers in Jefferson County: , Port Townsend

School-Age Program YMCA at Chimacum Primary School (Olympic Peninsula YMCA) WA 98339 Capacity 28 School-Age Program YMCA at Salish Coast Elementary (The Olympic Peninsula YMCA) Port Townsend, WA 98368 Capacity 35

Choosing care in Jefferson County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Jefferson County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Jefferson County have?

According to current licensing data, Jefferson County, Washington has 11 licensed providers: 6 child care centers, 5 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Jefferson County have care providers?

Based on the current data, , Forks, Port Hadlock, Port Townsend have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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