Licensed Center Preschool (2-5)

Milgard Child Development Center

9401 FARWEST DRIVE SW, Lakewood, WA 98498

76
Capacity
12 months — 5 years 11 months
Age range
1:4
State infant ratio
$1,480/mo
Washington avg infant

About Milgard Child Development Center

Milgard Child Development Center is a licensed center located in Lakewood, Washington (98498). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). Licensed capacity is 76 children.

Cost & subsidies in Washington

Statewide averages: $1,480/month infant, $1,100/month preschool. Most Washington families qualify for assistance through Working Connections Child Care (WCCC) (intake: (877) 501-2233).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Milgard Child Development Center and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
Full 30-point tour checklist

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