Home Daycares in Washington
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Small-scale child care in Washington
When smaller is better, home daycare is the best. Find great options for infants & toddlers near you.
Ms. Nadia
Play-Based LearningExperience is key when you are working with kids. I have been caring for children for over twelve years, and it has truly been a gift to be able to do this work while raising my own three kids. In 2016, I got my childcare certificate and began volunteering in local daycare centers. From there, I worked in a family care program and as a caregiver for children with special needs. Teaching children to read and learn and seeing all the wonderful achievements that happen as the days go by is so rewarding!
Ms. Hawoluul
Play-Based LearningChildren and parents love Ms. Hawoluul’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Hawoluul’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Lisa
Montessori ApproachChildren and parents love Ms. Lisa’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Lisa’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
Ms. Frishta
Small Class SizesChildren and parents love Ms. Frishta’s daycare for its small-scale, personal feel. Fully licensed by the state, her program focuses on infants and toddlers, and the mixed-age range helps children learn to socialize in a small group setting. Parents often prefer home daycare when looking for options that are closer to home, where they can develop a long-term relationship with the provider. Many come to see the provider as an extension of the family, leaning on them for advice on all sorts of parenting questions. Check out Ms. Frishta’s full profile and take the survey to see if she is a good match for your family.
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Washington
There are 2 licensed home daycares in Washington. Most parents don’t know that home daycare is regulated by the Dept. of Children, Youth & Families, just like the big preschool centers.
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Other daycares near Washington
All of these nearby daycares are licensed by the Dept. of Children, Youth & Families. While they don’t work with NeighborSchools, you can visit the government website here to try to contact them directly.
Maryan Abdulle
Seattle, WA
License # PL-17101
Licensed for 12 since 2000
Maryan Abdulle runs a licensed Family Child Care program in Seattle. As with all home daycares in Washington, her program is licensed by the Dept. of Children, Youth & Families, which ensures that she has completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. Home daycares like this are a great option for parents looking for small-scale, personalized child care.
jemila abdi
Seattle, WA
License # PL-11748
Licensed for 8 since 2015
This home daycare in Seattle is led by jemila abdi, a licensed Family Child Care educator. By choosing licensed child care, you can rest assured that the provider has passed a government-issued background record check, and that the home daycare environment has been inspected by the state licensing department. With a maximum of just 8 children, this program is a good option for parents close to home near Seattle.
Amina Aboo
Seattle, WA
License # PL-13211
Licensed for 9 since 2012
Home daycares like Amina Aboo’s are a favorite with parents who want a small-scale child care program near Seattle. All daycares on NeighborSchools are fully licensed, so you know they’ve passed a background record check and educators have completed trainings in childhood development, health & safety. This daycare takes just 9 children, so each child gets lots of individualized care while learning to socialize in a small group setting.
Fathiya Abdi
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80605
Licensed for 12 since 2011
Family child care provider Ms. Fathiya runs this daycare out of her home in Seattle, Washington. She is licensed by the state to care for up to 12 children, which means she has completed required trainings and continuing education hours. Family child care programs can be a great fit for parents that want their child to get lots of individualized care and attention.
Warko Abubakar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-14278
Licensed for 9 since 2013
A small, local home daycare in nearby Seattle, Washington led by Ms. Warko. Many parents choose home daycares because the small group sizes can be great for infant and toddler development, and they are often more affordable than preschool centers. This child care program takes just 9 kids.
Shukri Abdalle
Seattle, WA
License # PL-19161
Licensed for 10 since 2014
Parents looking for a small-scale child care often prefer home daycares, like this one with Ms. Shukri in Seattle, Washington. Better ratios, more flexible schedules, and lots of love for the little ones are the keys. Most daycares take a mix of ages, which helps with childhood development as infants learn from toddlers, and the preschoolers act as role models for the babies. And this daycare takes a maximum of 10 kids total!
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Fatuma Abdu
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79024
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Fadumo abtidon
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79141
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Ubah Abdulle
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80095
Licensed for 8 since 2019
Fardowso Afrah
5571 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81750
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Nimo Ahmed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-78570
Licensed for 12 since 2006
aliya abuud
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80861
Licensed for 6 since 2011
Kaltum Ahmad
Seattle, WA
License # PL-13149
Licensed for 8 since 2012
Baroon Ahmed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-78552
Licensed for 9 since 2018
Fatuma Ahmed
WA
License # PL-79486
Licensed for 8 since 2019
Kawthar Albakri
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80988
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Hamdi Ali
6808 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81777
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Nimo Ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-10974
Licensed for 6 since 2006
Kawsar Ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-11941
Licensed for 6 since 2008
Anaji Aman
Seattle, WA
License # PL-19669
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Aisha Artan
Seattle, WA
License # PL-5795
Licensed for 8 since 2010
Ibado Ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-5819
Licensed for 6 since 2012
Habiba Ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-6080
Licensed for 6 since 2016
jamila ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-78861
Licensed for 6 since 2018
rahmo Ali
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80614
Licensed for 6 since 2020
Saida Alim
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80874
Licensed for 6 since 2020
Laure Clamoungou
Seattle, WA
License # PL-16102
Licensed for 10 since 2004
Khadra Dahir
Seattle, WA
License # PL-4462
Licensed for 12 since 2007
Zainab W Dirie
32024 4th Ave Sw, Federal Way, WA
License # PL-79837
Licensed for 12 since 2009
Youssour Djama
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28654
Licensed for 6 since 2009
Habibo Barre
Seattle, WA
License # PL-5212
Licensed for 9 since 2010
Zeinab Borbor
Seattle, WA
License # PL-21058
Licensed for 10 since 2013
Ayan Artan
Seattle, WA
License # PL-82023
Licensed for 6 since 2014
amina eed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-6047
Licensed for 12 since 2016
Farahia Bare
Seattle, WA
License # PL-13350
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Hamdi Balal
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80443
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Tiya Farah
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81876
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Zeinaba Gelchu
Seattle, WA
License # PL-10851
Licensed for 8 since 2006
Anab Haybe
Seattle, WA
License # PL-26037
Licensed for 6 since 2010
Halimo Elmi
Seattle, WA
License # PL-27088
Licensed for 10 since 2011
Khadija Haji
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28057
Licensed for 9 since 2012
Korad Farah
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28010
Licensed for 9 since 2017
Shamis Hassan
Seattle, WA
License # PL-78269
Licensed for 9 since 2017
Asiya Elee
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79929
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Fadhi Hirsi
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80770
Licensed for 6 since 2020
Fatima Hassan
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81502
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Nesra Jami
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81725
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Hani Huseen
4011 MLK Way South, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81805
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Nimo Husein
Seattle, WA
License # PL-5447
Licensed for 12 since 2008
Abdia Hussien
Seattle, WA
License # PL-12186
Licensed for 10 since 2012
Asha Huka
Seattle, WA
License # PL-27239
Licensed for 12 since 2012
Fardus Igeh
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28414
Licensed for 8 since 2016
safia hussein
seattle, WA
License # PL-81877
Licensed for 6 since 2018
Hamdi Idan
6733 30th avenue s, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81965
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Fardowso Jama
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80541
Licensed for 8 since 2020
Ayan Kina
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81590
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Bella Jaranow
2936 s willow st, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81766
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Amran Mohamed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81905
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Amina Kulmiye
Seattle, WA
License # PL-9612
Licensed for 10 since 2000
Linda Mai
Seattle, WA
License # PL-23919
Licensed for 12 since 2005
Hindiya Mohamed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-21006
Licensed for 10 since 2015
Kerya Maruf
Seattle, WA
License # PL-6551
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Nadifo Jilo
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79443
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Hawo Mohamed
WA
License # PL-79660
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Lul Khayre
2935 S Willow St., Seattle, WA
License # PL-80549
Licensed for 9 since 2020
Fadumo Muhamud
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81932
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Hoa Nguyen
Seattle, WA
License # PL-8117
Licensed for 12 since 1999
Kim Hong Nguyen
Seattle, WA
License # PL-24246
Licensed for 9 since 2000
Shawna Murphy
Seattle, WA
License # PL-18772
Licensed for 6 since 2007
Hodan Mohamed
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80903
Licensed for 9 since 2010
Mariam Nour
Seattle, WA
License # PL-5477
Licensed for 8 since 2011
Abshiro Mohamud
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79402
Licensed for 6 since 2019
Malyun Mukhtar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80786
Licensed for 8 since 2020
layla nor
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80794
Licensed for 9 since 2020
Asma Omar
6519 30th Ave S, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81930
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Juliana Proctor
Seattle, WA
License # PL-14922
Licensed for 12 since 1991
Sahra Omar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80710
Licensed for 8 since 2008
Nura Robleh
Seattle, WA
License # PL-17872
Licensed for 8 since 2008
Jessica Samuels
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80604
Licensed for 6 since 2020
sahra Samatar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-6348
Licensed for 6 since 2017
Abubakar Omar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81631
Licensed for 12 since 2017
Mohammed Omar
Seattle, WA
License # PL-80091
Licensed for 6 since 2020
barni osman
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81654
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Deqo Sheik-mohamud
seattle, WA
License # PL-81351
Licensed for 6 since 2021
Madarin Sheikh
3023 S Brighton St, Seattle, WA
License # PL-82078
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Umi Sheikh
6539 31st Ave S, Seattle, WA
License # PL-82083
Licensed for 9 since 2022
Ruthie Walker
4415 Powell PL S, Seattle, WA
License # PL-78739
Licensed for 6 since 2008
Gloria Scott
Seattle, WA
License # PL-15576
Licensed for 10 since 2001
Fadumo Sheikhuna
Seattle, WA
License # PL-11654
Licensed for 10 since 2007
deeqa sh-nur
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28613
Licensed for 6 since 2007
Anisa Sheekh
seattle, WA
License # PL-80556
Licensed for 6 since 2008
Ayana Smith
Seattle, WA
License # PL-12836
Licensed for 12 since 2010
Khadro Ururshe
Seattle, WA
License # PL-81985
Licensed for 6 since 2011
Amal Warsame
2908 S Dakota St, Seattle, WA
License # PL-81949
Licensed for 6 since 2022
Luul Warsame
Seattle, WA
License # PL-79164
Licensed for 10 since 2010
Mei Ching Wong
Seattle, WA
License # PL-20637
Licensed for 12 since 2014
Idaya Yusuf
Seattle, WA
License # PL-28154
Licensed for 9 since 2016
Zhiweng Ye
Seattle, WA
License # PL-78178
Licensed for 6 since 2017
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