Some of the Best Daycares in Kirkland,, WA
Of Kirkland,'s 30 daycares, 28 (93%) 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 3.5 on Process and 4.9 on Structural.
The local market includes 28 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kirkland,. 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 Kirkland,
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kirkland,: 4.6 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kirkland,: 3.4 (Sample of 10).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kirkland,: 4.9 (Sample of 30).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Kirkland,
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kirkland,?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Kirkland,.
- What percentage of Kirkland, daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Kirkland, daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Kirkland,?
- 28 center-based providers operate in Kirkland,.
- How do Kirkland, daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Kirkland, 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 3.5.
- 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