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Daycares and preschools in Lakewood, WA

29 licensed programs · median published tuition $885 a month · 18 with Google ratings

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Anna's Child Care Development

Lakewood · 98499 · 4.8 (60 on Google)
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Children's Villa

Lakewood · 98499 · 4.3 (7 on Google)
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YMCA Child Care

Lakewood · 98499 · 4.1 (9 on Google)
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Brilliant Beginnings

Lakewood · 98498 · 4.0 (16 on Google)
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  • Play-based
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Annas Childcare II

Lakewood · 98499 · No Google rating
AgesPreschool to school age
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Christ Gospel Church

Lakewood · 98499 · No Google rating
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St. Frances Cabrini School

Lakewood · 98499 · No Google rating
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Kreative Kidz Childcare

Lakewood · 98499 · 3.6 (40 on Google)
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Kidzone Learning Center III

Lakewood · 98498 · 3.1 (19 on Google)
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Before and after school programs in Lakewood

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 nameZIPLicenceCapacityAgesEarly AchieversSubsidy
Christ Lutheran Latchkey
School-Age Program
9849876181045school ageNot rated
Lakewood YMCA Idlewild Elementary
School-Age Program
9849874136660school ageNot rated
YMCA at Hudtloff Middle School
School-Age Program
9848962934875school ageNot rated
YMCA Child Care at Custer Elementary
School-Age Program
9849967686545school ageNot rated

Childcare in Lakewood: what to know

How many licensed child care programs are in Lakewood?

Lakewood has 29 licensed programs on the Washington register: 24 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 5 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. 24 of 29 programs in Lakewood hold a rating.

What does daycare cost in Lakewood?

5 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $885 a month. 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 Lakewood?

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.