Who is the #1 daycare in Seattle?

Blossoming Buds Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Seattle 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle?

Childcare costs in Seattle 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.

Best Daycares in Seattle, WA — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Seattle

#1 — Blossoming Buds Preschool Score: 100%

Preschool Programs Northeast Seattle WA - Day Care & Pre K Enrollment Center at Blossoming Buds Preschool 98105, 98115

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#2 — Kiddie Academy Score: 97%

Greenwood Child Care in Seattle 98103

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#3 — Bright Horizons Interbay Score: 97%

Welcome to Bright Horizons

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#4 — WorldKids School Fremont Score: 97%

Fremont Language Immersion Program

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#5 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 94%

Under Construction

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#6 — Discovery Bay Children's Center Score: 91%

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Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#7 — KinderCare Score: 89%

Seattle KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Seattle, WA

Programs: Welcome Back, {firstName}!, Your tour is canceled., Almost Done!, You re all set, ! 🎉, Please check your email for tour reschedule confirmation., Please check for confirmation, Please check your email for cancellation confirmation, Appointment Details, Original Appointment Details, Find Locations Near You, No centers near you, No tours available on this day, This location is not currently offering tours, Communication Preferences, Family Details, Can you tell us the reason for canceling? (Optional), How old will your child be?, What kind of coverage do you need?, Program Availability, Meet Cindy Dailey , Our Center Director, Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year), Toddler Programs (1–2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years), Preschool Programs (3–4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years), School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school Age), Participating Child Care Aware Center, Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years), Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years), STEM Innovators (3 8 Years). View full profile →
#8 — Tiny Cabin Montessori Score: 89%

Tiny Cabin Montessori

Programs: Montessori. View full profile →
#9 — Willow Tree Score: 89%

Willow Tree Chinese Preschool – Nurturing kids to help them reach their potential

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#10 — Seattle Infant Development Center Score: 84%

Seattle Infant Development Center

Programs: Infant Care. View full profile →
#11 — Interbay KinderCare Score: 84%

Interbay KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Seattle, WA

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#12 — KinderCare Score: 84%

Wallingford Seattle KinderCare | Daycare, Preschool & Early Education in Seattle, WA

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#13 — Magnolia Cooperative Preschool Score: 83%

Magnolia Cooperative Preschool

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#14 — José Martí Child Development Center Score: 81%

Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/10781014253. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#15 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#16 — ARK Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#17 — Marji's House Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#18 — SWEL Creekside Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — Little Feats Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — French Mornings Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — Playschool Willa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — Bloom Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#23 — Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#24 — Admiral Co-op Preschool Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#25 — Seattle Early Learning Center Score: 71%

Preschool | Seattle ELC |Seattle Early Learning Center

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#26 — Bright Horizons Score: 71%

Seattle daycare

Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →
#27 — Bilingual Beginnings Score: 66%

Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#28 — Sensory Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — Causey's Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — The Goldfinch School Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Seattle?: Blossoming Buds Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Seattle 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 Seattle?: 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 Seattle?: Childcare costs in Seattle 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.

Top Daycares in Seattle

#1 — Blossoming Buds Preschool Score: 100%

#2 — Kiddie Academy Score: 97%

#3 — Bright Horizons Interbay Score: 97%

#4 — WorldKids School Fremont Score: 97%

#5 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 94%

#6 — Discovery Bay Children's Center Score: 91%

#7 — KinderCare Score: 89%

#8 — Tiny Cabin Montessori Score: 89%

#9 — Willow Tree Score: 89%

#10 — Seattle Infant Development Center Score: 84%

#11 — Interbay KinderCare Score: 84%

#12 — KinderCare Score: 84%

#13 — Magnolia Cooperative Preschool Score: 83%

#14 — José Martí Child Development Center Score: 81%

#15 — Educare Early Learning Center Score: 77%

#16 — ARK Preschool Score: 77%

#17 — Marji's House Score: 77%

#18 — SWEL Creekside Preschool Score: 77%

#19 — Little Feats Preschool Score: 77%

#20 — French Mornings Preschool Score: 77%

#21 — Playschool Willa Score: 77%

#22 — Bloom Preschool Score: 77%

#23 — Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool Score: 77%

#24 — Admiral Co-op Preschool Score: 76%

#25 — Seattle Early Learning Center Score: 71%

#26 — Bright Horizons Score: 71%

#27 — Bilingual Beginnings Score: 66%

#28 — Sensory Preschool Score: 60%

#29 — Causey's Learning Center Score: 60%

#30 — The Goldfinch School Score: 60%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

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Frequently asked questions