Best Daycares in Ellensburg, WA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Ellensburg's 12 daycares, 12 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 3.6 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 8 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Ellensburg. 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 Ellensburg
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Ellensburg: 4.8 (Sample of 12).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Ellensburg: 4.0 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Ellensburg: 5.0 (Sample of 12).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Ellensburg?
- There are 12 licensed child care providers in Ellensburg.
- What percentage of Ellensburg daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Ellensburg daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 96% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Ellensburg?
- 8 center-based providers operate in Ellensburg.
- How do Ellensburg daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Ellensburg daycares average 4.0 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Washington statewide average of 3.6.
- 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