Best Daycares in Tacoma, WA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 29 daycares and childcare centers in Tacoma based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Tacoma

  1. #1 — Alphabet Pre-School and Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Alphabet Preschool and Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — Puget Sound Christian School and Daycare Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — My Second Home Bilingual Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — Busy Bees Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Jack & Jill Co-op Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — St. Marks Lutheran Church Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — North Tacoma Montessori Center Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — St Luke's Preschool and Child Care Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Mis Amigos Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Tacoma Daycare and Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Busy Bee Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Birth to Five Early Learning Center Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — Mrs. Brooke's Little Loves Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Thrive Kids Score: 12/100

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Chavitos Nature School Score: 12/100

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

  18. #18 — Orchard Street KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  19. #19 — University Place KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  20. #20 — Pathways Enrichment Academy Score: 11/100

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

  21. #21 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  22. #22 — Midland Cooperative Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  23. #23 — Bezos Academy Tacoma - Roosevelt Score: 11/100

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

  24. #24 — Tacoma KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  25. #25 — North Orchard-Delong Cooperative Preschool Score: 11/100

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Humpty Dumpty Preschool Score: 11/100

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

  27. #27 — Bezos Academy Tacoma - Hilltop Score: 11/100

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

  28. #28 — Commencement Bay Academy Score: 11/100

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

  29. #29 — Preschool Powered by Play Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Tacoma?
Alphabet Pre-School and Daycare is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tacoma 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 Tacoma?
Our Guide Score (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Tacoma?
Childcare costs in Tacoma 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.