Daycare centers in Federal Way, WA
24 licensed programs · median published tuition $2,230 a month · 15 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.
EnrolledThe Goddard School of Federal Way
St. Luke's Childcare
Lucky Childcare Center
EnrolledBuilding Memories Early Learning Center
Yo Soy Unico Daycare Federal Way
Christian Faith Daycare- Federal Way
EnrolledKindercare Learning Center 301696
EnrolledChildtime of Federal Way
EnrolledCollege For Kids (2520 Sw 336th Street)
EnrolledKindercare Learning Center 301166
EnrolledKindercare Learning Center 000276
EnrolledLa Petite Academy of Federal Way South
EnrolledLa Petite Academy of Federal Way
Bethel Christian Center
Bezos Academy
College for Kids (33504 13th Pl S)
Compass Montessori School
Mission Church Daycare/Learning Center
Montessori Academy at Spring Valley
Planting Flowers Learning Center
EnrolledCosmic Education Americas
Pacific Christian Academy
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.