Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Washington

Washington is home to 7,376 state-licensed care providers spanning 40 counties and 408 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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7,376Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	2,677	View in Washington
Family Child Care Homes	4,246	View in Washington
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	453	View in Washington
Head Start Programs	295	View in Washington
School-Age Programs	959	View in Washington
Child Care Providers	31	View in Washington

Cities in Washington

Seattle, WA 1,107 providers Kent, WA 393 providers Tacoma, WA 293 providers Vancouver, WA 290 providers Yakima, WA 273 providers Pasco, WA 268 providers Bellevue, WA 233 providers Federal Way, WA 225 providers Auburn, WA 208 providers Renton, WA 208 providers Spokane, WA 202 providers Everett, WA 141 providers

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Choosing care in Washington

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 Washington, 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 providers does Washington have?

According to current licensing data, Washington has 7,376 licensed providers: 2,677 child care centers, 4,246 family child care homes, and 453 preschools.

How does Washington score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Washington has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Washington have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Seattle, Kent, Tacoma lead Washington for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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