Some of the Best Daycares in Edmonds, WA
Of Edmonds's 29 daycares, 28 (97%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.1 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 20 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Edmonds. 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 Edmonds
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Edmonds: 4.7 (Sample of 29).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Edmonds: 3.1 (Sample of 7).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Edmonds: 4.9 (Sample of 29).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Edmonds?
- There are 29 licensed child care providers in Edmonds.
- What percentage of Edmonds daycares have high quality ratings?
- 97% of Edmonds daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Edmonds?
- 20 center-based providers operate in Edmonds.
- How do Edmonds daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Edmonds daycares average 3.1 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