Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 98406 (Tacoma, WA)
In Tacoma, WA, ZIP 98406 has 8 listed providers on record (4 family child care homes, 2 head start programs, 2 school-age programs). Compare listings below.
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Data profile for ZIP 98406
The current data covers the 8 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 98406: 0 (0%) carry a published state 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. 8 of these providers report 203 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 203 |
Listed providers in ZIP 98406
Care types in ZIP 98406
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Family Child Care Homes | 4 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| School-Age Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
What to weigh in ZIP 98406
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.
For families in ZIP 98406, 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.
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balogun Choice (Choice's license Daycare) | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 11 |
| Bishop Charlotte Ann (Bishop Daycare) | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| Downing | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Jefferson | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Larson Jeanne M (Heart's Ease Day Care) | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Potts Amy | Family Child Care Home | Not rated | Not reported | 12 |
| YMCA AT GEIGER MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
| YMCA at Geiger Montessori Elementary (YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Org) | School-Age Program | Not rated | Not reported | 60 |
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Data sources
This page draws on 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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