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Childcare centers in Tacoma, WA

Tacoma has 103 licensed childcare centers and homes in Washington's licensing records. Among the 247 Washington cities with listings, Tacoma ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. By county, all 103 are recorded in Pierce County. Each listing below opens that center's own page, and shows its address, facility type and capacity where the state record has them.

Data updated Oct 27, 2026 · Source: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) public records · Washington childcare guide → · How we compile this →

  • 103licensed centers and homes in Tacomaon file in the state's licensing records
  • 6,238licensed seatsof 103 centers and homes reporting capacity
  • 32%serve infantsof 103 centers and homes reporting ages
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Licensed childcare centers and homes in Tacoma

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Paying for childcare in Tacoma

Three programs can help Tacoma families with the cost of care, and each has its own application. They are run by government agencies, not by Clear Day. Where a figure below says "In Tacoma", it counts Tacoma centers and homes; where it says "Across Washington", it counts the whole state.

Head Start and Early Head Start

Federal programs for families with low incomes, from pregnancy through age five.

100%In Tacomaaccept Early Head Start1 of 1 center or home reporting

100%Across Washingtonaccept Head Start10 of 10 centers reporting

100%Across Washingtonaccept Early Head Start7 of 7 centers reporting

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Frequently asked questions about childcare in Tacoma

Answers use the numbers on this page.
How many childcare centers are in Tacoma?

Tacoma has 103 licensed childcare centers and homes in Washington's licensing records. Among the 247 Washington cities with listings, Tacoma ranks #5 by centers and homes on file. The records come from Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families.

How do I check a Washington daycare license?

Look the center up in Child Care Check, Washington's public license lookup, and confirm the license is active. Match the address on the state record to the address on the center's page here, then read whatever inspection or compliance information the state posts.

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What is the child-to-staff ratio for infants in Washington?

For children 0–11 months in licensed child care centers, Washington allows up to 3 children per staff member, a ratio of 1:3 under WAC 110-300-0356(5)(a)(ii). For 12–29 months it is 1:5. The full Washington table is in the Washington guide.

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How this page is built. Listings, capacities and license types come from Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (opens in a new tab) public records; the Data updated date shows the last import. The notice below covers accuracy and how to verify a license.

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 · Washington license lookup (opens in a new tab) · How we compile this →