WADOHThis feature layer shows active Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) licensed childcare centers in Washington. Access to safe, reliable childcare supports family well-being, early childhood development, and stable communities. Childcare availability can differ a lot from one neighborhood to another, which can make it harder for some families to find the care they need. Those most affected include young children, working parents and caregivers, families with fewer financial resources, and communities facing childcare shortages. This data was downloaded from DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Program Providers Data.WA State of Washington . It was filtered to include only facilities classified as "childcare centers," excluding "school-age programs" and "outdoor nature-based programs." Data Caveat: This data obtained from the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) Licensed Childcare Provider data set on August 1st, 2025.This data changes daily; however, this feature layer is not updated on the same frequency. For up-to-date list of DCYF facilities, it is best to visit the original dataset . Citation Washington Tracking Network, Washington State Department of Health. Web. "Licensed Childcare Centers". Data obtained from the DCYF Licensed Childcare Center and School Age Providers, 2025 Data. Published September 2025. Contact us at EHDMap@doh.wa.gov if you have questions or comments.ArcGIS FeatureLayerhttps://hub.arcgis.com/datasets/b33afe849f194c29a53405aaaa6da670_0engState of Washington Geospatial Open Data PortalPublicLicensed Childcare Centers [Washington (State)]Web servicesWashington (State)Last Modified: 2026-01-15