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Amazing Discoveries Daycare Llc

5.0

Take the leap and use this daycare! You will love Brenda and the fun, caring environment she creates for the kids. I had all three of my children in this daycare at some point and would go straight back to her if I wasn't at home with them now. Brenda is honest and up front, friendly, and has a huge...

- Shanna

Ana's Little Daycare Home Daycare Licensed

5.0

I feel so lucky to have found Ana's little daycare. We had switched my now almost 2 year old daughter from a daycare center to Ana's and the change in her happiness/mood was instant. She loves going to Ana's and sometimes doesn't want to leave! You can really tell Ana takes great care of the kids....

- Tanya B

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

5.0

My daughter has been going to Growing Tots for over a year, and has absolutely thrived while in their care. Recently my 6 month old started attending as well, and I couldn't ask for better care. I feel confident and happy knowing the people who work here are attentive, nurturing, and loving people....

- Erin G

Little Cupcakes Daycare

5.0

Great Daycare I recommend to everyone!

- Alicia C

Drop-in child care in Tacoma, WA

Amazing Discoveries Daycare Llc

Amazing Discoveries Daycare Llc

10612 Waller Rd E, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $42/day

5.0

(3)

Welcome to Amazing Discoveries Daycare. Our goal in providing childcare is to create a home like environment which emphasizes the unique and special qualities of each child. We will provide a safe, healthy, and loving environment for your child to learn and grow. We believe each experience a child...
5.0
"I met Brenda about a year ago when I was looking to change childcare venues. She has a wonderful way with my funny boy. He is now in Kindergarten and I am sad to say that we don't use her as much as we used to. But my child still cries to go to Ms Brenda's!!"

Alexinna J


Ana's Little Daycare Home Daycare Licensed

Ana's Little Daycare Home Daycare Licensed

4702 36TH Ave NE, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $325/wk

5.0

(9)

Ana's Little Daycare. Where Each Child is Unique. HOME CHILD DAYCARE CERTIFIED #253-228-6346. Close to these Areas: NE TACOMA, BROWNS POINT, NORTH POINT OF TACOMA, FEDERAL WAY, FIFE, AUBURN, KENT, DES MOINES. Please call me or text to me for an appointment or for a tour. Thank you...
5.0
"Both my little ones go here and they love it. My son calls all his friends his brothers and sisters and loves playing and learning every day. My son is two and my daughter just turned 1. Been at Ana's for about 6 months now. Would highly recommend."

Tamaira T


Gigi's Day Care

Gigi's Day Care

3801 NORTHSHORE BOULEVARD NE, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $30/day

Welcome to Gigi's Daycare, a family in home day care business since year 2000. Here at my daycare discipline and yearly education make a big difference on children's life. Our goal is to provide a home atmosphere, where your child will feel love, safe, and happy. Affordable bilingual in home family...

Cozy Home Child Care

Cozy Home Child Care

3328 48th Avenue Ct NE, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $17/hr

My name is Audrey. I am a 33 y/o Chinese - American mother of 2 boys (6 and 2 years old). I'm offering Drop-off Babysitting child care at my home in NE Tacoma/Browns Point area, near QFC. If you need child care/babysitting for a few hours, please fell free to text me. I'm available mornings and...

Forever Young Childcare

Forever Young Childcare

3701 S Orchard St E3, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $1000/mo

Nanny/ In home childcare provider, 20 plus years. I raised my 2 boys 20 and 25 on my own. Licensed with the state of WA from 2004 to 2015 I am a single mother, flexible, dependable and very outgoing. I love the outdoors and I am willing to transport if needed. I am open for a back ground check,...

From Start To Finish Child Care

From Start To Finish Child Care

1612 South L Street, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $55/day

In home child care to assist with caring for your child.

My Little Kingdom Child Care, Learning Center and Preschool

My Little Kingdom Child Care, Learning Center and Preschool

3559 S. Tyler St, Tacoma, WA

Starting at $680/mo

MY LITTLE KINGDOM is a home child care, learning center and preschool, licensed by Washington state. This is a Christian and Bilingual daycare. This is a play based program. We provide developmentally appropriate activities and materials in a professional, loving, safe, and clean environment where...

Unity Children's University

6202 McKinley Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Costimate: $215/wk

Unity Children's University is a full-service child care center operated by the Unity Christian Ministries located in Tacoma, Washington. The center caters to children age six weeks to twelve years old, providing them with a safe, loving environment and the care and attention they deserve. The...

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

9136 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA

4.5

(41)

NEED CARE FOR HOLIDAY or SHOPPING? We CAN HELP!!! Before and after school slots available NOW!!! 2 Infant slots available Today!!! 3 Military slots available NOW!!! Evening care available from 2 PM to midnight. * Infant Slots Available * * Toddler Slots Available* * Night Care Available * *...
5.0
"Okay everyone that's my little girl with the wild hair that you see in the pic. The 25th of April was her last day at Growing Tots due to me having to relocate in a few months. There are so many pros about this place where do I start. Well my big thing was...

Kitta R


Little Cupcakes Daycare

Little Cupcakes Daycare

202 G St Sw, Auburn, WA

Starting at $49/day

5.0

(8)

At Little Cupcakes Daycare we believe in long lasting relationships with families and educators our goal is to work side by side with parents in the development of their children. Children learn best when they have all of their necessities met, when children are healthy, there tummy is full, when...
5.0
"My children love the teachers, and my children are really happy to go to school everyday."

Diana F


Cherish Academy

Cherish Academy

3718 SW 335th CT, Federal Way, WA

Starting at $60/day

We have Spots for Full Day Care OR Drop In (Inquire) Full Day: Monday-Friday 8am-5:30pm Cherish Drop In program: Purchase a punch card in advance to use throughout the year or for single drop in when an urgent need arises. You get reliability and flexibility, and your child gets to experience...

NaNa's Learning Center

NaNa's Learning Center

9616 40th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA

Starting at $250/wk

Nana's Learning Center LLC Each child is unique, you are unique! DCYF certified Child Care Center *Learning through reading & writing *Arts and crafts *Cognitive development toys *Preschool activities and music. *Indoor and outdoor...

Little Lillies Daycare

Little Lillies Daycare

34720 2nd Ln S, Federal Way, WA

Starting at $300/wk

At Little Lillie's Daycare we strive to bring fun to learning. We practice healthy activities and turn them into positive daily habits. We focus on individual growth rather than group comprehension. My goals for your child's well being will be set to the same standard I would hold for my own...

Learn N' Play Home Childcare

Learn N' Play Home Childcare

509 Blueberry St SW, Pacific, WA

Costimate: $252/wk

At Learn n' Play Home Child Care, we're proud to provide a caring and safe environment for your children. By following our mission, vision and values, we create a nurturing, stimulating and welcoming learning environment for all children. We provide our students with the tools they need for future...

St. Luke's Church

St. Luke's Church

515 S 312th St, Federal Way, WA

Costimate: $285/wk

Open Year-Round Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. St. Luke's Childcare Center is a fully licensed learning environment where children are nurtured and encouraged physically, intellectually, emotionally, and spiritually. We also partner with each family by offering advice, resources,...

In-A-Pinch Sitters

4004 70th Ave Nw, Gig Harbor, WA

Costimate: $163/wk

A team of babysitters on-call.

Fairy Carousel

Fairy Carousel

2519 97th Ave Ct E, Edgewood, WA

Costimate: $177/wk

Edgewood, WA child care center educates each child in our center in number of ways to guide him or her to learn and grow accordingly. We provide activities to let children participate. Early childhood game serves as the foundation for each and everyone's success in school. It helps develop all...

Deevines Nursery Llc

Deevines Nursery Llc

11009 Kline St. Sw, Lakewood, WA

Starting at $250/wk

Deevines Nursery offers and commits to providing quality and excellent care to newborns and their families in a clean, safe and loving environment. I am committed to the growth, safety well-being and overall development of all infants in my care. I am CPR certified for infants and toddlers. I have...

Felicitas Lima

33419 25th Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA

Costimate: $291/wk

Offering full-time child care services to the students in the community, Felicitas Lima is a center in Federal Way, WA. Also providing kindergarten, after/before-school, emergency, and drop-in services, this organization began in the year 2010. Aside from that, this establishment is open weekly from...

Safe Harbor Child Development

5215 Wollochet Dr Nw, Gig Harbor, WA

Costimate: $160/wk

Safe Harbor Child Development is located at 5215 Wollochet Drive NW, Gig Harbor, Washington and serves children ages twelve months to eight years. The company can accommodate 25 children and is open Monday through Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Safe Harbor Child Development offers full-time, drop-in...

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Drop-In Child Care in Tacoma, WA are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed drop-in child care.