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Montessori
Gardenview Montessori School
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Daycares and preschools in Bellingham, WA
55 licensed programs · 15 with Google ratings
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Grads - Options
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Enrolled
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Heart House YMCA Early Learning Center
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Enrolled
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Keystone Nature Preschool/Camp Keystone
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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Laurel Forest Early Learning Center
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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Lichen Early Learning
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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Lummi Nation Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Enrolled
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Opportunity Council Org (3328 McAlpine Rd)
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Enrolled
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Opportunity Council Org (4163 Deemer Rd)
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingEnrolled
Head Start
Silver Beach Head Start Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingNot rated
Enrolled
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Teen Parent Child Development Center
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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Whatcom Hills Waldorf School
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingNot rated
Enrolled
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YMCA Downtown Early Learning Center
AgesNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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A Child's Life Learning Center (3220 Meridian St)
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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Gabriel's Art Kids (322 E. Holly St)
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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Before and after school programs in Bellingham
These programs hold a school-age child care licence and run inside an elementary school or community site. Enrolment is usually through the operator or the school.
| Licensed name | ZIP | Licence | Capacity | Ages | Early Achievers | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County (4090 Home Road) School-Age Program | 98226 | 316201 | 45 | school age | Not rated | |
| Hillcrest Chapel School-Age Program | 98225 | 859788 | 44 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA - Alderwood Elementary School-Age Program | 98225 | 437265 | 100 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA - Geneva Elementary School-Age Program | 98225 | 673706 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA - Northern Heights Elementary School-Age Program | 98226 | 386087 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA - Silver Beach Elementary School-Age Program | 98226 | 673779 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA at Harmony School-Age Program | 98226 | 392830 | 12 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA at Lowell Elementary School-Age Program | 98225 | 672806 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom Family YMCA Dba Parkview Elementary School-Age Program | 98225 | 132204 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| Whatcom YMCA - Carl Cozier Elementary School School-Age Program | 98226 | 151916 | 30 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Birchwood School-Age Program | 98225 | 543720 | 30 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Cordata Elementary School-Age Program | 98225 | 917263 | 40 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Happy Valley/Whatcom School-Age Program | 98225 | 673718 | 120 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Roosevelt/Whatcom School-Age Program | 98225 | 673837 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Sunnyland/Whatcom School-Age Program | 98225 | 673820 | 100 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA - Wade King School-Age Program | 98229 | 188111 | 30 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Bellingham: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Bellingham?
Bellingham has 55 licensed programs on the Washington register: 37 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 18 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Washington?
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Washington. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What is Early Achievers?
Early Achievers is Washington's quality rating for licensed programs; a listing shows whether the program is enrolled. 30 of 55 programs in Bellingham hold a rating.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in Bellingham?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
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Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers, data.wa.gov. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.