Best Daycares in Federal Way, WA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Federal Way's 41 daycares, 37 (90%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.4 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 3.6 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 25 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Federal Way. 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 Federal Way
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Federal Way: 4.6 (Sample of 41).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Federal Way: 3.4 (Sample of 14).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Federal Way: 4.9 (Sample of 41).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Federal Way?
- There are 41 licensed child care providers in Federal Way.
- What percentage of Federal Way daycares have high quality ratings?
- 90% of Federal Way daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 96% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Federal Way?
- 25 center-based providers operate in Federal Way.
- How do Federal Way daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Federal Way daycares average 3.4 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
All 41 Daycares in Federal Way
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