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Montessori
Stepping Stones Kids Academy Tacoma
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Daycares and preschools in University Place, WA
10 licensed programs · median published tuition $885 a month · 5 with Google ratings
Before and after school
Up Latchkey Evergreen
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University Place Presbyterian Church
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Montessori In Motion
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Little Scholars Preschool and Child Care Center
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New School Chambers Bay
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Before and after school
University Place Latchkey
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Daycare center
YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties
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Kindercare Learning Center LLC #301257
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Before and after school programs in University Place
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up Latchkey Sunset School-Age Program | 98466 | 188769 | 90 | school age | Not rated |
Childcare in University Place: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in University Place?
University Place has 10 licensed programs on the Washington register: 7 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 3 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 10 programs in University Place hold a rating.
What does daycare cost in University Place?
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 University Place?
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.
Show programs that accept subsidy →Source: DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers, data.wa.gov. Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.