Best Daycares in Bellevue, WA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Bellevue based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Bellevue

  1. #1 — Kind Start Preschool Score: 86%

    Kind Start Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://kindstartpreschool.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Asia Pacific Language School Score: 86%

    Asia Pacific Language School is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, language school, specialty school, school. Website: http://www.apls.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Language school, Specialty school, School, Education. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Lil' People's World Child Care Score: 86%

    Lil' People's World Child Care is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.lilpeoplesworld.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  4. #4 — RLS TinyTots Montessori Score: 86%

    RLS TinyTots Montessori is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rlstinytots.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Aldersgate Preschool Score: 86%

    Aldersgate Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, NE. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.aldersgatebellevue.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Language Garden Montessori Score: 86%

    Language Garden Montessori is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://languagegardenllc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Wilburton Montessori School Score: 86%

    Wilburton Montessori School is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school. Website: https://www.wilburtonmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Language Garden, LLC Score: 86%

    Language Garden, LLC is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.languagegardenllc.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Bright Stars Montessori Score: 86%

    Bright Stars Montessori is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.brightstarsmontessori.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  10. #10 — ArkRock Score: 86%

    ArkRock is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://arkrock.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Early World Children's School Score: 86%

    Early World Children's School is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: http://www.earlyworldschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Eastgate Cooperative Preschool Score: 86%

    Eastgate Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://eastgatecooperativepreschool.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Natural Start Preschool Score: 86%

    Natural Start Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.naturalstartpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Mozart Preschool Music Program Score: 86%

    Mozart Preschool Music Program is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, music school. Website: http://mozartpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Music school. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Stellar Montessori Academy Score: 86%

    Stellar Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://stellarmontessoriacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Bright Horizons at The Summit Score: 84%

    Bright Horizons at The Summit is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.brighthorizons.com/summit.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Lakemont Christian Preschool & Daycamp Score: 84%

    Lakemont Christian Preschool & Daycamp is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://lakemontchristian.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Score: 80%

    Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://templedehirschsinai.org/jennifer-rosen-meade-preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Sunshine Montessori Bellevue Score: 77%

    Sunshine Montessori Bellevue is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://sunshinemontessoribellevue.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Lakemont Academy Score: 77%

    Lakemont Academy is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/bellevue/wa/301667?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA4MDMyLTU1OS1sb2N…

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/wa/bellevue/bellevue-eastgate.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — BelPres Preschool Score: 76%

    BelPres Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://belpres.org/flm/flm-belpres-weekday-preschool/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Polliwog Preschool Score: 76%

    Polliwog Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: https://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/polliwog-preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Iqra Academy Score: 71%

    Iqra Academy is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://Www.iqraacademy.co/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Lake Hills Montessori School Score: 71%

    Lake Hills Montessori School is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.lakehillsmontessorischool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Tottini Discovery Score: 71%

    Tottini Discovery is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.tottinidiscovery.com/#!.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Bellevue College Early Learning Center Score: 71%

    Bellevue College Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.bellevuecollege.edu/childcare.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Program by Jessica Lalloz Score: 69%

    Program by Jessica Lalloz is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, waldorf school, school, education. Website: http://www.petitefrance.xyz/.

    Programs: Preschool, Waldorf school, School, Education. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Dizzy's Tumblebus Score: 69%

    Dizzy's Tumblebus is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.dizzybus.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Love and Grace Bilingual Preschool Score: 69%

    Love and Grace Bilingual Preschool is a childcare center in Bellevue, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://loveandgracepreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Bellevue?
Kind Start Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Bellevue based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Bellevue?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Bellevue?
Childcare costs in Bellevue vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.