Some of the Best Daycares in Lacey, WA
Of Lacey's 30 daycares, 30 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 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 24 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lacey. 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 Lacey
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lacey: 4.6 (Sample of 30).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lacey: 3.4 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lacey: 5.0 (Sample of 30).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Lacey
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lacey?
- There are 30 licensed child care providers in Lacey.
- What percentage of Lacey daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Lacey daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Lacey?
- 24 center-based providers operate in Lacey.
- How do Lacey daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Lacey 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