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Recent drop-in child care reviews in Lakewood, WA

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

5.0

The staff at Growing Tots Childcare are incredibly nurturing and attentive, always keeping me updated on my child's day with photos and detailed reports, making me feel completely at ease leaving them in their care. The teachers are patient, loving, and genuinely care about each child's individual...

- Care member

Maggie's Play Place

5.0

I've been working with Maggie since January and bring both my kids to work with me. I feel so lucky to be raising my children in such a hands on, loving & exciting environment. Both my children are so excited to get up early and go to Maggie's. My oldest (5 years) asks everyday, "what are we doing...

- Sara L.

From Start to Finish Childcare

5.0

The providers are nice and caring, I feel like they go above and beyond the call of childcare, I had 2 grandchildren sometimes 3 that would attend the center and though this was years ago I would still recommend this center to other local families the care was phenomenal.

- Phyllis H.

Drop-in child care in Lakewood, WA

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

Growing Tots Childcare LLC

9136 112th St SW, Lakewood, WA

4.5

(46)

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
"The involvement they have with the children and the time they take to create those bonds is amazing. Watching my daughter connect with them and not only help your child but your whole family as a whole. Due to opening on base my daughter no long goes here but felt...

Care member


NaNa's Learning Center

NaNa's Learning Center

9616 40th Ave SW, Lakewood, WA

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...

Maggie's Play Place

Maggie's Play Place

13405 68th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA

5.0

(3)

I am located in a cul-de-sac in a gated community, and have a large fenced backyard with a playground. I have two assistants who alternate days, and are available to sub last minute in order to avoid unnecessary closures. I strive to provide a curriculum that is rich in hands-on exploration and...
5.0
"We've had our 2 year old at Maggie's for almost a year now. I am truly lucky that I found Maggie's, our daughter has absolutely thrived under her and the assistants care. We would recommend Maggie's Play Place a thousand times over."

Kiley G.


From Start to Finish Childcare

From Start to Finish Childcare

1612 South L Street, TACOMA, WA

Starting at $1600/mo

5.0

(2)

Welcome to From Start to Finish Childcare! We have a great Home-Daycare located in the Hilltop, across the street from the People's Community Center. You can also walk 6 blocks to Downtown Tacoma. We have Sounder Bus and now the new Sounder Hilltop Streetcar. Our location has a financed in play...
5.0
"She is so amazing and super caring my son adores her. M child has been going there 3-4 months but we cant tell because it feels like years because the care is so genuine, he attends the center once a week but she will always have a report on how he is doing. Potty...

Molly A.


More To Explore Before & After School Care & Tutoring

More To Explore Before & After School Care & Tutoring

4302 80th Ave W, University Place, WA

MORE TO EXPLORE BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: the support that you and your school-age child both deserve. FEATURING: -Focus on homework help / tutoring. -Large fenced yard and non-smoking household. -Special diets accommodated....

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...

Discovery Zone Preschool

821 126th ST CT E, Tacoma, WA

Offering before and after school care for children attending Collins Elementary School in the Franklin-Pierce School District. Hours are 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. M-F. Transportation is provided by the school district. We are an Early Achiever's Participant and have been rated a Level 3 Facility. We are on...

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Average Rating4.0 / 5

Drop-In Child Care in Lakewood, WA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 46 reviews of the 7 listed drop-in child care.