Some of the Best Daycares in Kelso, WA
Of Kelso's 8 daycares, 8 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with 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 8 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kelso. 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 Kelso
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kelso: 4.5 (Sample of 8).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kelso: 3.3 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kelso: 5.0 (Sample of 8).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Kelso
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kelso?
- There are 8 licensed child care providers in Kelso.
- What percentage of Kelso daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Kelso daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Kelso?
- 8 center-based providers operate in Kelso.
- How do Kelso daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Kelso 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