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
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#1 — Kind Start Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#2 — Asia Pacific Language School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Language school, Specialty school, School, Education. View full profile →
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#3 — Lil' People's World Child Care Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#4 — RLS TinyTots Montessori Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#5 — Aldersgate Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#6 — Sundance Preschool and Daycare Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#7 — Eastgate Cooperative Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#8 — Natural Start Preschool Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#9 — Mozart Preschool Music Program Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Music school. View full profile →
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#10 — Stellar Montessori Academy Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#11 — Eyas Global Montessori School Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#12 — Primrose School of West Bellevue Score: 77%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#13 — Bright Horizons at The Summit Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#14 — Lakemont Christian Preschool & Daycamp Score: 76%
Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →
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#15 — Jennifer Rosen Meade Preschool Score: 71%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#16 — Sunshine Montessori Bellevue Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#17 — Lakemont Academy Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#18 — The Goddard School Score: 69%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#19 — BelPres Preschool Score: 67%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#20 — Polliwog Preschool Score: 67%
Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
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#21 — Iqra Academy Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →
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#22 — Lake Hills Montessori School Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
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#23 — Tottini Discovery Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
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#24 — Bellevue College Early Learning Center Score: 63%
Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
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#25 — Pikake School Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Private school, School. View full profile →
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#26 — Program by Jessica Lalloz Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Waldorf school, School, Education. View full profile →
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#27 — Dizzy's Tumblebus Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#28 — Love and Grace Bilingual Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →
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#29 — Aldersgate Christian Preschool Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
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#30 — The Learning Stage Score: 60%
Programs: Preschool, Performing arts, Dance school. 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.