Some of the Best Daycares in Shoreline, WA
Of Shoreline's 24 daycares, 24 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.0 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 15 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Shoreline. 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 Shoreline
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Shoreline: 5.0 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Shoreline: 3.0 (Sample of 1).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Shoreline: 5.0 (Sample of 24).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Shoreline
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Shoreline?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Shoreline.
- What percentage of Shoreline daycares have high quality ratings?
- 100% of Shoreline daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 99% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Shoreline?
- 15 center-based providers operate in Shoreline.
- How do Shoreline daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Shoreline daycares average 3.0 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