YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES
Licensed for 129 children from infancy to 13 years.
8545 27th St W, University Place, WA, 98466
Listing details last changed Jun 30, 2026
YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES is a child care center in University Place, Washington.
Capacity
129
Ages
birth - 13 years 0 months
License & details for YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES
- 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
- Pierce
License and inspection timeline for YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES
First licensed
October 2020
6 years on the state record
An inspection is a visit by state licensing staff to check that a program follows health and safety rules. Inspection reports are public records. Where the state record has them, we show the most recent date and how many are on record; the state’s reports have the details.
How it compares in University Place
| Measure | This center | Typical in University Place |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 129 children | 90 children |
| Youngest age served | Birth | 12 months |
| Years licensed | 6.0 years | 14.7 years |
University Place has 10 licensed centers. YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES is one of 4 that take infants.
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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.
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Questions parents ask about YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES
What ages does YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES serve?
YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES is licensed to care for children from infancy to 13 years. The state record lists these age groups: birth - 13 years 0 months.
How many children is YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES licensed for?
The state record lists a capacity of 129 children. Capacity is the most the license allows, not how many children are enrolled today.
Is YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES licensed, and when was it last inspected?
The Washington record lists YMCA OF PIERCE AND KITSAP COUNTIES'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 →
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