Family Child Care Homes in ZIP 98443 (Tacoma, WA)

The current data lists 2 licensed family child care homes that serve ZIP 98443 in Tacoma, WA.

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Family child care homes are licensed programs run by a caregiver in their own home, usually for a small group of children. State licensing rules cover the number of children allowed, background checks, safety requirements, and training hours, and these settings often care for mixed ages together.

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Side-by-side provider data

ProviderOverallOwnership
Hull Shannon (Guardians of Hope)Not ratedNot reported
Lafountaine Jeri-Ann (Helping hands)Not ratedNot reported

Family Child Care Homes on record in ZIP 98443

Family Child Care Home Hull Shannon (Guardians of Hope) Tacoma, WA 98443 Capacity 12 Family Child Care Home Lafountaine Jeri-Ann (Helping hands) Tacoma, WA 98443 Capacity 12
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State licensing data for ZIP 98443

The current data counts 2 family child care homess in ZIP 98443; 0 (0%) publish a quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 2 of these providers report 24 licensed child care spaces in total.

Providers on record2
With a published overall ratingNone published
Average overall ratingNot published
Highest-rated providerNot published
Ownership mixNot reported
Licensed capacity (total)24
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What to weigh in ZIP 98443

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 ZIP 98443, Tacoma, 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.

Frequently asked questions

Where does this information come from?
All figures come from public state datasets (state child care licensing records and registries; processing date 2026-10-07). Verify current details with the provider before making care decisions.
How many family child care homes are in ZIP 98443?
The current data lists 2 licensed family child care homes with a mailing address in ZIP 98443 (Tacoma, WA).
What is the average quality rating for family child care homes in ZIP 98443?
The state does not publish quality ratings for the family child care homes currently listed in ZIP 98443. Inspection and quality information is still available for each provider.
How many licensed child care spaces are reported in ZIP 98443?
24 licensed child care spaces are reported across 2 providers in ZIP 98443. Licensed capacity is published for child care centers; other provider types do not report it.
Who owns the family child care homes in ZIP 98443?
Ownership is not reported for the family child care homes currently listed in ZIP 98443.
How do I choose a family child care home in ZIP 98443?
When comparing family child care homes, ask how many children are in care, which ages are served, how the day is organized, and what happens when the provider is sick or on vacation. Check the licensing record and ask for references.

About the data

Every figure on this page is drawn from public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.

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