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 2 of 3LA PETITE ACADEMY #7312
Federal way
LA PETITE ACADEMY #7316
Federal way
LUCKY CHILDCARE CENTER
Federal way
MISSION CHURCH DAYCARE/LEARNING CENTER
Federal way
MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT SPRING VALLEY
Federal way
PACIFIC CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
Federal way
PLANTING FLOWERS LEARNING CENTER
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT ADELAIDE ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT BRIGADOON ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT ENTERPRISE ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT GREEN GABLES ELEMENTARY
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RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT LAKE GROVE ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT MIRROR LAKE ELEMENTARY
Federal way
RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT NAUTILUS K-8 SCHOOL
Federal way
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Search 41 Licensed Centers in Federal way
Free, no signup, verified directly with Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF).