Best Daycares in Lakewood, WA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 39 daycares and childcare centers in Lakewood based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Lakewood

  1. #1 — こぐま幼稚園 Wapato Co-op Japanese Preschool Score: 86%

    こぐま幼稚園 Wapato Co-op Japanese Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, WA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.kogumapreschool.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Jacob Academy Score: 86%

    Day Care in Lakewood, Colorado

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Colorado Kids Academy Score: 86%

    Colorado Kids Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://cokidsacademy.com/.

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

  4. #4 — The Applewood School Score: 86%

    The Applewood School is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://applewoodschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Brownstone Day School Score: 86%

    Brownstone Day School is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.brownstonedayschool.com.

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

  6. #6 — Advantage Learning Center Score: 86%

    Advantage Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.advantagelc.net.

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

  7. #7 — The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    The Big Red Barn Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thebigredbarnelc.com/.

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

  8. #8 — The Goddard School of Lakewood Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Lakewood is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/co/lakewood/lakewood.

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

  9. #9 — Precious Angels Preschool Score: 86%

    Precious Angels Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.preciousangelspreschoollakewood.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Lakewood Learning Center Score: 86%

    Lakewood Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.thomaslearningcenters.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Haynes Nursery School Score: 86%

    Haynes Nursery School is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://haynespreschool.org/.

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

  12. #12 — Little Buckeye Learning Center Score: 86%

    Little Buckeye Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://littlebuckeyelearningcenter.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Lakewood Little Minds Preschool Score: 86%

    Lakewood Little Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://lakewoodlittlemindspreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Angels Academy Childcare Center LLC Score: 84%

    Angels Academy Childcare Center LLC is a childcare center in Lakewood, WA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://angelesacademy.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Little People Destined For Greatness Childcare LLC Score: 83%

    Little People Destined For Greatness Childcare LLC is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.destinedforgreatness.net/.

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

  16. #16 — Alphabet Preschool & Daycare Score: 80%

    Alphabet Preschool & Daycare is a childcare center in Lakewood, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.alphabet-preschool.com.

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

  17. #17 — Green Mountain Busy Bees Score: 80%

    Green Mountain Busy Bees is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, mountain. Website: http://www.greenmountainbusybees.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Educare Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 80%

    Educare Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.educarepreschoolsoflakewood.com.

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

  19. #19 — Watch Me Grow Daycare and Preschool Score: 77%

    Watch Me Grow Daycare and Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, social service organizations. Website: http://watchmegrowdaycare.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Educare Preschool Score: 71%

    Educare Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://httpeducareschools.com.

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

  21. #21 — Purest Academy for Kids Score: 71%

    Purest Academy for Kids is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.purestacademyforkids.org/.

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

  22. #22 — The Summit Academy Score: 69%

    The Summit Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.TheSummitAcademy.co/.

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

  23. #23 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  24. #24 — Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool Score: 69%

    Stepping Stones Adventure Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.steppingstonesapco.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center Score: 69%

    Mile Hi Children's Enrichment Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, community center. Website: http://milehicec.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community center. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Green Mountain Village Preschool Score: 69%

    Green Mountain Village Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://www.gmvpreschool.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Small Characters Learning Center Score: 69%

    Small Characters Learning Center is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smallcharacters.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Grace Preschool Score: 69%

    Grace Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, OH. Programs include Preschool, religious school, school. Website: http://grace-preschool.net/.

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

  29. #29 — The Children's World School Score: 69%

    The Children's World School is a childcare center in Lakewood, CO. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://thechildrensworldschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Mariposa Preschool Score: 69%

    Mariposa Preschool is a childcare center in Lakewood, CA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mariposapreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Lakewood?
こぐま幼稚園 Wapato Co-op Japanese Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Lakewood 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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood?
Childcare costs in Lakewood 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.