Best Daycares in Mercer Island, WA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 9 daycares and childcare centers in Mercer Island based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Mercer Island

  1. #1 — Patti's Play Center Score: 86%

    Patti's Play Center is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://pattisplaycenter.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Mercer Island Learning Lab Score: 86%

    Mercer Island Learning Lab is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mercerislandlearninglab.org/.

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

  3. #3 — Creative Learning Center Score: 86%

    Creative Learning Center is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://clcmontessori.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Early World Montessori Score: 86%

    Early World Montessori is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.earlyworldmontessori.com/.

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

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

    Emmanuel Day School is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://emmanueldayschool.org/.

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

  6. #6 — Stroum Jewish Community Ctr Score: 84%

    Stroum Jewish Community Ctr is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, community center, school, active life, education. Website: http://www.sjcc.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Community center, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Pixie Hill Preschool Score: 69%

    Pixie Hill Preschool is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.pixiehillpreschool.com/.

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

  8. #8 — The Pebble Preschool at MIPC Score: 69%

    The Pebble Preschool at MIPC is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://www.mipc.org/preschool/.

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

  9. #9 — Country Village Day School Score: 69%

    Country Village Day School is a childcare center in Mercer Island, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.countryvillagedayschool.org/.

    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 Mercer Island?
Patti's Play Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island?
Childcare costs in Mercer Island 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.