Licensed Daycare in Bellingham, Washington
Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.
Childcare costs in Bellingham
ChildCare Aware reports the Washington average full-time cost at $1,480/month for infant care and $1,100/month for preschool. City-level prices in Bellingham vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Washington families may also qualify for Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233).
Full Washington licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:7
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 52 kids
All Bellingham licensed centers
Page 3 of 4TEEN PARENT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Bellingham
THE FRANKLIN ACADEMY
Bellingham
THE SEEDLINGS EARLY LEARNING CENTER INC
Bellingham
WHATCOM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - KIDS WORLD 2000 BUILDING B
Bellingham
WHATCOM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - KIDS WORLD FRONTIERS
Bellingham
WHATCOM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - KIDS WORLD NORTHWEST
Bellingham
WHATCOM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - KIDS WORLD NORTHWEST FIREHOUSE
Bellingham
WHATCOM HILLS WALDORF SCHOOL
Bellingham
WWU ASSOCIATED STUDENT CDC
Bellingham
YMCA - ALDERWOOD/WHATCOM
Bellingham
YMCA - BARKLEY/WHATCOM
Bellingham
YMCA - BIRCHWOOD/WHATCOM
Bellingham
YMCA - CARL COZIER/WHATCOM
Bellingham
YMCA - COLUMBIA/WHATCOM
Bellingham
YMCA - CORDATA/WHATCOM
Bellingham
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Search 56 Licensed Centers in Bellingham
Free, no signup, verified directly with Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).