Licensed Daycare in Federal way, Washington
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Federal way
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 Federal way 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
- 70 kids
All Federal way licensed centers
Page 1 of 3BETHEL CHRISTIAN CENTER
Federal way
BEZOS ACADEMY FEDERAL WAY
Federal way
BROOKLAKE CHILDCARE & LEARNING
Federal way
BUILDING MEMORIES EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Federal way
CFK INTERCULTURAL EARLY LEARNING AT TWIN LAKES
Federal way
CHILDTIME LEARNING CENTER
Federal way
CHRISTIAN FAITH FEDERAL WAY
Federal way
COMPASS MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Federal way
EL CUENTO EARLY LEARNING CENTER
Federal way
FEDERAL WAY BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
Federal way
GREENACRES LEARNING CENTER AT FEDERAL WAY
Federal way
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI AT CELEBRATION PARK
Federal way
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 000276
Federal way
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301166
Federal way
KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER 301696
Federal way
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Search 41 Licensed Centers in Federal way
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