How many licensed child care programs are in Federal Way?

Federal Way has 40 licensed programs on the Washington register: 24 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 16 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. 19 of 40 programs in Federal Way hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Federal Way?

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 Federal Way?

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.

Federal Way Daycares & Preschools: State Licence Records

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Licensed name	ZIP	Licence	Capacity	Ages	Early Achievers
Federal Way Boys & Girls Club School-Age Program	98003	719807	106	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Adelaide Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277125	30	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Brigadoon Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277101	30	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Enterprise Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277180	75	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Green Gables Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277205	45	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Mark Twain Elementary School-Age Program	98003	277295	45	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Mirror Lake Elementary School-Age Program	98003	277307	60	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Nautilus K-8 School School-Age Program	98003	277341	45	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Panther Lake Elementary School-Age Program	98003	277319	75	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Rainier View Elementary School-Age Program	98003	277328	45	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Sherwood Forest Elem/Federal Way School-Age Program	98023	277138	90	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Silver Lake Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277148	30	school age	Not rated
Right at School at Twin Lakes Elementary School-Age Program	98023	277217	30	school age	Not rated
Right at School Lake Grove School-Age Program	98023	277386	60	school age	Not rated
Right at School LLC School-Age Program	98023	277160	30	school age	Not rated
Right at School, LLC School-Age Program	98003	426489	60	school age	Not rated

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Childcare in Federal Way: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Federal Way?

Who licenses child care in Washington?

What is Early Achievers?

What does daycare cost in Federal Way?

Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?

When should I join a daycare waitlist in Federal Way?

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