Best Daycares in Tacoma, WA — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Tacoma based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Tacoma

  1. #1 — Puget Sound Christian School and Daycare Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — My Second Home Bilingual Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Jack & Jill Co-op Preschool Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Busy Bee Preschool Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Mrs. Brooke's Little Loves Preschool Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Pathways Enrichment Academy Score: 76%

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

  7. #7 — North Orchard-Delong Cooperative Preschool Score: 76%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Alphabet Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

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

  9. #9 — Alphabet Pre-School and Daycare Score: 71%

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

  10. #10 — Little Lambs Preschool Score: 71%

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

  11. #11 — Bezos Academy Tacoma - Hilltop Score: 71%

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

  12. #12 — Thrive Kids Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool, Elementary school. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Mis Amigos Learning Center Score: 63%

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

  14. #14 — St. Marks Lutheran Church Preschool Score: 60%

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

  15. #15 — St Luke's Preschool and Child Care Score: 60%

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

  16. #16 — Tacoma Daycare and Preschool Score: 60%

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

  17. #17 — Busy Bees Preschool Score: 60%

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

  18. #18 — North Tacoma Montessori Center Score: 60%

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

  19. #19 — North Tacoma Cooperative Preschool Score: 60%

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

  20. #20 — Birth to Five Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Orchard Street KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  22. #22 — Bezos Academy Tacoma - Roosevelt Score: 57%

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

  23. #23 — University Place KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  24. #24 — Tacoma KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  25. #25 — Midland Cooperative Preschool Score: 51%

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

  26. #26 — Chavitos Nature School Score: 51%

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

  27. #27 — Commencement Bay Academy Score: 51%

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

  28. #28 — Humpty Dumpty Preschool Score: 49%

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

  29. #29 — Preschool Powered by Play Score: 49%

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

  30. #30 — Rafael Pombo Early Learning Center Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, 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 →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Tacoma?
Puget Sound Christian 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 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 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.