Some of the Best Daycares in Gig Harbor, WA
Of Gig Harbor'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 12 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Gig Harbor. 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 Gig Harbor
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gig Harbor: 4.8 (Sample of 21).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gig Harbor: 3.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gig Harbor: 5.0 (Sample of 21).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Gig Harbor
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Gig Harbor?
- There are 21 licensed child care providers in Gig Harbor.
- What percentage of Gig Harbor daycares have high quality ratings?
- 95% of Gig Harbor daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Gig Harbor?
- 12 center-based providers operate in Gig Harbor.
- How do Gig Harbor daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Gig Harbor 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