Some of the Best Daycares in Burien, WA
Of Burien's 21 daycares, 20 (95%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.3 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 5.0 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 17 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Burien. 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 Burien
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Burien: 4.6 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Burien: 3.3 (Sample of 9).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Burien: 5.0 (Sample of 21).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Burien?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Burien.
- What percentage of Burien daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Burien daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Burien?
- 17 center-based providers operate in Burien.
- How do Burien daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Burien daycares average 3.3 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