Preschools in ZIP 98499 (Lakewood, WA)
For ZIP 98499, Lakewood, WA, the latest data lists 7 licensed preschools.
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Preschools are early-education programs, often for children ages three to five, that build school readiness through structured play and learning. Some are licensed child care programs, while others operate as part-day educational programs, so licensing, hours, and calendars vary widely.
Comparing preschools in ZIP 98499
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.
When you are choosing care in ZIP 98499, 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.
All preschools in ZIP 98499
ZIP 98499 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 7 listed preschoolss in ZIP 98499; 0 of them report a quality rating (0%). 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. 7 of these providers report 424 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 7 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 424 |
Preschools in nearby ZIP codes
Provider-level state licensing data
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPHABET PRESCHOOL CENTER E | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 59 |
| Alphabet Preschool Center E (Alphabet Preschool Center "E") | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 59 |
| FUN TIMES DAYCARE AND PRE-SCHOOL | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Fun Times Daycare and Pre-school (Fun Times Daycare and Pre-school) | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 82 |
| Gingerbread House Daycare (Gingerbread House Daycare Daycare& Preschool INC) | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 97 |
| Kreative Kidz O (Kreative Kidz & Preschool) | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 37 |
| Nelson-Gallegos Breyanna (Breys Busy Bees Childcare and Preschool) | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
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Data & methodology
Data source: 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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