Washington

Child care and after-school programs in Washington

2,511 childcare centers and after-school programs in our directory. Data updated Oct 21, 2026. Home-based family child care is not listed.

State rules at a glance

Childcare licensing: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Official agency page

Youth camps: Some camp types only. Washington has no youth camp license. Seasonal camps (3 months or less a year, mainly recreational or educational) are excluded from DCYF child care licensing (RCW 43.216.010(2)(g)). Group camps that provide food and lodging must register each year with the local health officer at least 30 days before opening and meet State Board of Health sanitation and sit…

School-age ratio: 1:15. School-age (5-12, in kindergarten or elementary school)

Read the full Washington rules page · Checked October 2026

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Sources and licenses

Washington DCYF licensed child care centers and school-age programs — Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families. No license stated. Monthly; rows updated October 5, 2026. Source data.

Listings are excerpts or adaptations of the source data. State data changes. Confirm the license and program details with the agency before you enroll a child.

We list childcare centers, school-age programs and camps. Some are licensed, registered or license-exempt. We do not list home-based family child care. A listing is not an endorsement; confirm licensing and program details with the state.