Some of the Best Daycares in Bellingham, WA
Of Bellingham's 56 daycares, 55 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Washington averages of 3.5 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 36 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Bellingham. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Washington methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Bellingham
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Bellingham: 4.7 (Sample of 56).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Bellingham: 3.5 (Sample of 15).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Bellingham: 4.9 (Sample of 56).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Bellingham
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Bellingham?
- There are 56 licensed child care providers in Bellingham.
- What percentage of Bellingham daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Bellingham daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 96% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Bellingham?
- 36 center-based providers operate in Bellingham.
- How do Bellingham daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Bellingham daycares average 3.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Washington statewide average of 3.5.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Washington?
- Washington offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Washington