After School programs in Federal Way, WA
16 licensed programs · median published tuition $2,230 a month · 15 with Google ratings
Before and after school programs care for school-age children outside class hours, and often on school holidays and through the summer. Most run inside an elementary school or a community center and hold a school-age child care licence.
Before and after school programs in Federal Way
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Childcare in Federal Way: what to know
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.
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.