Licensed Daycare in Des moines, Washington
13 licensed daycares in Des moines, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Washington licensing records.
Childcare costs in Des moines
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 Des moines 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
- 49 kids
All Des moines licensed centers
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BEZOS ACADEMY
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GRACE CHILDRENS CENTER
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GRACE CHILDRENS CENTER 2
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GREEN ACRES DAYCARE
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HOLY TRINITY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
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KIDSPARK - DES MOINES
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PUDDLEJUMPERS CHILDCARE AND PRESCHOOL
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RIGHT AT SCHOOL AT WOODMONT K-8 SCHOOL
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YMCA AT DES MOINES ELEMENTARY
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YMCA AT NORTH HILL ELEMENTARY
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YMCA OF GREATER SEATTLE AT MIDWAY
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YO SOY UNICO DES MOINES
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Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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