Curated · May 2026

Best Daycares in Des moines, WA

Our top licensed picks in Des moines — ranked on license status, capacity, and verification recency from Washington Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). 13 centers reviewed. No paid placement, ever.

How we picked: from 13 licensed centers in Des moines, we surface those with a current license, larger licensed capacity, and the most recent verification. Ranking is objective and editorial — providers cannot pay for placement. Always confirm current license status before enrolling.

1

Green Acres Daycare

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 121 birth — 13 years 0 months
2

Ages In Stages Childcare - Des Moines

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 81 1 month — 13 years 0 months
3

Kidspark - Des Moines

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 65 2 years 5 months — 13 years 0 months
4

Ymca At Des Moines Elementary

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 60 5 years 0 months — 13 years 0 months
5

Ymca At North Hill Elementary

Des Moines, WA · 98148

Licensed Center Capacity 60 5 years 0 months — 13 years 0 months
6

Grace Childrens Center

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 50 12 months — 13 years 0 months
7

Right At School At Woodmont K-8 School

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 45 5 years 0 months — 13 years 0 months
8

Yo Soy Unico Des Moines

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 37 3 years 0 months — 6 years 0 months
9

Puddlejumpers Childcare And Preschool

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 37 12 months — 5 years 0 months
10

Holy Trinity Early Learning Center

Des Moines, WA · 98198

Licensed Center Capacity 36 2 years 6 months — 6 years 0 months

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