Some of the Best Daycares in Spokane, WA
Of Spokane's 113 daycares, 108 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Washington's statewide rate of 96%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 90 centers.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Spokane. 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 Spokane
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Spokane: 4.6 (Sample of 113).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Spokane: 3.5 (Sample of 47).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Spokane: 4.9 (Sample of 113).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Spokane
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Spokane?
- There are 113 licensed child care providers in Spokane.
- What percentage of Spokane daycares have high quality ratings?
- 96% of Spokane daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 96% statewide in Washington.
- What types of childcare are available in Spokane?
- 90 center-based providers operate in Spokane.
- How do Spokane daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Washington?
- Spokane daycares average 3.5 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