YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
Licensed for 104 children from infancy to 6 years.
2410 Rimland Dr, Bellingham, WA, 98226
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM is a child care center in Bellingham, Washington.
Capacity
104
Ages
birth - 6 years 0 months
License & details for YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
- Facility type
- Child care center
- Child care provided in a building or facility for groups of children from birth to age 13, for less than 24 hours a day. Source: WA Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), licensing overview (opens in a new tab)
- License
- LICENSED
- License status
- licensed
- County
- Whatcom
License and inspection timeline for YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
First licensed
January 2001
25 years on the state record
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How it compares in Bellingham
| Measure | This center | Typical in Bellingham |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 104 children | 40 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 2½ years |
| Years licensed | 25.8 years | 11.7 years |
Bellingham has 58 licensed centers. YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM is one of 14 that take infants.
Where YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM is
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Staff-to-child ratios in Washington
Washington sets a maximum number of children per staff member in licensed child care centers. These are the rows for the ages this center serves. 1:4 means one staff member for four children.
- 0–11 months
- 1:3
- 12–29 months
- 1:5
- 30–83 months
- 1:10
Rule: WAC 110-300-0356(5)(a)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(b)(ii) (opens in a new tab); WAC 110-300-0356(5)(c) (opens in a new tab). This is the state’s limit, not a promise about this center’s own staffing.
Paying for care in Washington
Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (opens in a new tab) is Washington’s child care subsidy program. Agency: DCYF.
Ask this center whether it accepts the program; the state record does not list it.
Tour checklist for YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
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Questions parents ask about YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
What ages does YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM serve?
YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM is licensed to care for children from infancy to 6 years. The state record lists these age groups: birth - 6 years 0 months.
How many children is YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 104 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM's license status as licensed. The state's own reports have the details.
Where this information comes from
Licensing details on this page come from public records kept by Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) · View this record on the state website (opens in a new tab)
This information is sourced from public records and may be incomplete or out of date. For the most current and accurate details, please verify directly with Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families or contact the center directly. Clear Day does not rate, rank or endorse any center.
Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families public records · Check this license on Child Care Check (Washington) (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →
Nearby centers
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHATCOM COUNTY
Bellingham · 0.3 mi
Ages: 1 month to 10 years
YMCA - ROOSEVELT/WHATCOM
Bellingham · 0.4 mi
Ages: 5 years to 13 years
KIDS KORNER
Bellingham · 0.8 mi
Ages: 12 months to 6 years
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF WHATCOM COUNTY
Bellingham · 0.9 mi
Ages: 0 months to 10 years
YMCA - SUNNYLAND/WHATCOM
Bellingham · 1.1 mi
Ages: 5 years to 13 years
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