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. #1 — Kiddie Academy Score: 97%

    Greenwood Child Care in Seattle 98103

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — WorldKids School Fremont Score: 97%

    Fremont Language Immersion Program

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Discovery Bay Children's Center Score: 91%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/13115200001. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Tiny Cabin Montessori Score: 89%

    Tiny Cabin Montessori

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  5. #5 — ARK Preschool Score: 86%

    ARK Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://arborheights.org/.

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

  6. #6 — Marji's House Score: 86%

    Marji's House is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://marjishouse.com/.

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

  7. #7 — SWEL Creekside Preschool Score: 86%

    SWEL Creekside Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.southwestearlylearning.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Little Feats Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Feats Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pcseattle.org/.

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

  9. #9 — French Mornings Preschool Score: 86%

    French Mornings Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.frenchmorningspreschool.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Playschool Willa Score: 86%

    Playschool Willa is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.willaplayschool.org.

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

  11. #11 — Bloom Preschool Score: 86%

    Bloom Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://westseattlebloompreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool Score: 86%

    Rainier Valley Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rainiervalleycooppreschool.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Mt Baker Preschool Score: 86%

    Mt Baker Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.mountbakerpreschool.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Admiral Co-op Preschool Score: 84%

    Admiral Co-op Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://admiralpreschool.org.

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

  15. #15 — New Discovery School Score: 84%

    New Discovery School is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.newdiscoveryschool.org/.

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

  16. #16 — Interbay KinderCare Score: 84%

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

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  17. #17 — 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 →

  18. #18 — Capitol Hill Cooperative Preschool Score: 81%

    Capitol Hill Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.capitolhillcoop.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Bilingual Beginnings Score: 74%

    Bilingual Beginnings is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: https://bilingualbeginningskids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Seattle Early Learning Center Score: 71%

    Preschool | Seattle ELC |Seattle Early Learning Center

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Bright Horizons Score: 71%

    Seattle daycare

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  22. #22 — El Cuento Preschool Score: 71%

    El Cuento Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.elcuentospanishimmersion.com.

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

  23. #23 — La Maternelle de Seattle Score: 71%

    La Maternelle de Seattle is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://lamaternelledeseattle.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Community School West Seattle Score: 69%

    Community School West Seattle is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://cswsplay.org/.

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

  25. #25 — All-Star Kids Company Preschool Score: 69%

    All-Star Kids Company Preschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.allstarkidscompany.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op Score: 69%

    Phinney Neighborhood Preschool Co-op is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.phinneyneighborhoodpreschoolcoop.com/.

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

  27. #27 — Cosmopolitan Kids Score: 69%

    Cosmopolitan Kids is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.cosmopolitankids.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Lemon Door Playschool Score: 69%

    Lemon Door Playschool is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.lemondoorplayschool.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Millennium Kids at Georgetown Score: 69%

    Millennium Kids at Georgetown is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://mkgeorgetown.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Celestial Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Celestial Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Seattle, WA. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.celestialearlylearning.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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Seattle?
Kiddie Academy 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.