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Daycares and preschools in Des Moines, WA
14 licensed programs · median published tuition $2,230 a month · 3 with Google ratings
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College For Kids Intercultural Early Learning
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Aguilera Enterprises
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Bezos Academy
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Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
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Little Seedlings Preschool LLC
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Pathways Families' Thrive
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Puddlejumpers Childcare & Preschool
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Before and after school programs in Des Moines
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 |
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| Right at School at Woodmont K-8 School School-Age Program | 98198 | 277198 | 45 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA Greater Seattle School-Age Program | 98198 | 498589 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle (19835 8th Ave S) School-Age Program | 98148 | 583890 | 60 | school age | Not rated | |
| YMCA of Greater Seattle (22447 24th Ave S) School-Age Program | 98198 | 806079 | 22 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Des Moines: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Des Moines?
Des Moines has 14 licensed programs on the Washington register: 10 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 4 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. 7 of 14 programs in Des Moines hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Des Moines?
23 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $2,230 a month, and $3,099 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
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 Des Moines?
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.