Best Daycares in Lakewood, WA — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Lakewood's 28 daycares, 26 (93%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 23 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Lakewood. 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 Lakewood
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 4.4 (Sample of 28).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 3.6 (Sample of 16).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Lakewood: 4.9 (Sample of 28).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Lakewood?
- There are 28 licensed child care providers in Lakewood.
- What percentage of Lakewood daycares have high quality ratings?
- 93% of Lakewood daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 96% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Lakewood?
- 23 center-based providers operate in Lakewood.
- How do Lakewood daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Lakewood daycares average 3.6 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