Below you will find a list of resources to find childcare, including a list of past childcare providers utilized by UW Tacoma students. We cannot recommend any childcare provider for liability reasons.
The City of Tacoma
Provides information and resources to assist you in securing childcare. Please visit the Tacoma Childcare Resource and Referral website for more information.
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF)
Provides information for children, parents and family, providers and educators. Please visit the Department of Children, Youth, and Families website for more information.
Washington State 2-1-1
Health and Human Services Information and Referrals. Includes other assistance to meet needs. Please visit the Washington State 2-1-1 website for more information.
Pierce County Childcare Financial Assistance
Eligible families in Washington will receive assistance from the state to help with the cost of childcare when using an eligible provider. Click here to learn more about this program.
King County Child Care Resources
You may qualify for financial assistance to pay for child care if you live or work in King County, and fall within specific income guidelines. Click here to learn more.
Childcare Providers Used by UW Tacoma Students
Disclaimer: The University of Washington Tacoma does not recommend or endorse any childcare provider or service. These are only to serve as additional resources for those seeking childcare providers and related services.
| Name of Provider | Name of Manager On-site |
City | Zip | Phone Number | Type of Facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green River Child Development Center | Mary/Sandy | Auburn | 98092 | 253-939-7400 | Center |
| ACAP Child and family services | Nancy Mrachek-Peterson | Auburn | 98002 | 253-939-0870 | Center |
| Grandma's House Child care | Jan Davis | Black Diamond | 98010 | 360-886-6928 | Home |
| Clarkmoor | Julia Michener | Ft Lewis | 98433 | 253-967-2300 | Military base |
| Mini-skool | DJ Miller | Gig Harbor | 98335 | 253-858-6871 | Center |
| In his hands | Judy Becker | Gig Harbor | 98332 | 253-851-8266 | Center |
| North Fort CYS | Gloria Billups | 98433 | 253-966-7167 | Military base | |
| YMCA | Sarah | Graham | 98338 | 253-597-6444 | School Affiliated |
| Jamie Brumbagin | Parent Central Services, JBLM | JBLM | 98433 | 253-279-2478 | Home |
| Mini-Skool | Amanda Wilson | Lacey | 98516 | 360-459-0194 | Center |
| Kid Zone | Nayda Amadeo | Lakewood | 98498 | 253-584-2996 | Center |
| YMCA after school childcare | Brain Myers | Lakewood | 98498 | 253-405-1774 | School Affiliated |
| Kindercare Learning Center | Elizabeth Curtin | Lakewood | 98498 | 253-565-1671 | School Affiliated |
| Kindercare | Ebony Woodson | Mill Creek | 98012 | 425-745-4484 | Center |
| Normandy Neighborhood Childcare | Debbie Finch | Normandy Park | 98166 | 206-433-1774 | Home |
| Little Hands Daycare | Bonnie Millard | Port Orchard | 98366 | 206-457-6564 | Home |
| Discovery Montessori | Karen Nelson | Port Orchard | 98366 | 360-337-5745 | School Affiliated |
| Baby Bear Daycare | Deirdre Lloyd | Puyallup | 98375 | 253-848-3672 | Home |
| School Kids Clubhouse | Jessica Barbur | Puyallup | 98374 | 253-845-1018 | center |
| Love & Laughter Learning Center | Debbie Hunt | Puyallup | 98374 | 253-840-2273 | Center |
| Nancy Gilmore | Nancy Gilmore | Puyallup | 98373 | 253-446-7816 | Home |
| Marie's Family Home Daycare | Marie | Puyallup | 98424 | 253-564-9793 | Home |
| Renton Christian School/Sonshine Learning Center | Mary Cunningham | Renton | 98058 | 425-226-0820 | School Affiliated |
| Little Eagles | Francis Nguyen | Seattle | 98104 | 206-382-9869 | Center |
| Barbara Corbin | Barbara Corbin | Seattle | 98126 | 206-935-7728 | Home |
| Martha and Mary | Renee Eicher | Silverdale | 98383 | 360-779-7500 | Center |
| Our Place to Grow | Gisela Isler | Spanaway | 98387 | 253-212-3936 | Center |
| Juniors Explorer Program (summer programming available) | Melody Davis | Steilacoom | 98388 | 253-581-1076 | School Affiliated |
| Bryant Montessori & YMCA | Bryant-Dr Sandra Lindsey Brown, YMCA- | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-571-2800/ 253-405-7529 | School Affiliated |
| Immanuel | Cindi Bowman | Tacoma | 98444 | 253-537-2808 | Center |
| Concordia Early Learning & Childcare | Mrs. Kitchen | Tacoma | 98404 | 253-284-2595 | Center |
| Clarkmoor Hourly Care | Samantha Rivera | Tacoma | 98433 | 253-967-2300 | Military base |
| Champions @ Washington-Hoyt | Kathy Williams | Tacoma | 98465 | 206-304-8886 | School Affiliated |
| Children of Hope | Tiffany Jones | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-573-0088 | Center |
| YMCA Before School Care | Barbara Wilson | Tacoma | 98465 | 253-534-7830 | Center |
| Little Village Childcare Center | Debra Joyce | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-627-5207 | Center |
| Children's Adventure Learning Center LLC | Myla Dizon | Tacoma | 98444 | 253-961-4081 | Home |
| Alphabet Preschool | Stephanie Snell | Tacoma | 98409 | 253-473-0420 | Center |
| Kid Zone | Nayda Amadeo | Tacoma | 98445 | 253-535-5848 | Center |
| Tacoma Day Daycare | Dina Kalmykova | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-627-5671 | Center |
| Kidzone Learning Center | Dawn | Tacoma | 98445 | 253-535-5848 | Center |
| Tacoma Day | Rosemarry Totten | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-627-5671 | Center |
| Wee Ones Preschool and Childcare | Barbara & Tim Robertson | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-272-7594 | Home |
| Multicultural Family and Hope Center | Bryan Neal | Tacoma | 98405 | 253-593-6641 | Center |
| Mary Curry | Mary Curry | Tacoma | 98409 | 253-212-2248 | Home |
| Tacoma Community College Early Learning Center | Angela Wheeler | Tacoma | 98466 | 253-566-5180 | School Affiliated |
| Boys and Girls Club | Jesse Trevino | Tumwater | 98501 | 360-570-8888 | Center |
| Montessori In Motion | Tanya | University Place | 98466 | 253-565-3080 | Center |
