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Montessori
Early World Montessori
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
Daycares and preschools in Mercer Island, WA
11 licensed programs · median published tuition $2,230 a month · 5 with Google ratings
Daycare center
Schwartz Early Childhood School
AgesNot listed
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Enrolled
Montessori
Creative Learning Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingEnrolled
EnrolledDaycare center
Bright Horizons at Mercer Island
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
Tuition fromNot listed
State quality ratingEnrolled
Daycare center
Country Village Day School
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State quality ratingNot rated
Enrolled
Daycare center
French American School of Puget Sound
AgesNot listed
HoursNot listed
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State quality ratingEnrolled
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St. Monica Catholic School Early Learning Center
AgesPreschool to school age
HoursNot listed
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Before and after school programs in Mercer Island
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Learning LLC (4030 86th Ave Se) School-Age Program | 98040 | 429698 | 48 | school age | Not rated | |
| Innovation Learning LLC (4141 81st Ave Se) School-Age Program | 98040 | 429710 | 48 | school age | Not rated | |
| Innovation Learning LLC (5437 Island Crest Way) School-Age Program | 98040 | 429642 | 45 | school age | Not rated | |
| Innovation Learning LLC (8215 Se 78th St) School-Age Program | 98040 | 429687 | 48 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in Mercer Island: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Mercer Island?
Mercer Island has 11 licensed programs on the Washington register: 7 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. 4 of 11 programs in Mercer Island hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island?
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.