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Guiding Light Early Learning Center

12717 118th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 983744.8· 23 reviews
licensed capacity
68
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$328
year first licensed
1995

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About Guiding Light Early Learning Center

Guiding Light Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Puyallup, Washington. The state has licensed it since September 6, 1995, for up to 68 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedMeals providedCameras for parents

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 4 weeks to 5 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and whether it accepts child care subsidies.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
68 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 4 weeks to 5 years
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Non-denominational Christian)
StaffTeachers state certified with extensive training in childcare, first aid, health care, and infant care
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyCameras / live video for parents (office monitor shows and records sound and video of each classroom), Outdoor playground
MoreFounded 1984
Licensed capacity68 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Guiding Light Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pierce County has a median price of $328 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Pierce County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$328
Home daycare$254

Toddler

Center$249
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$249
Home daycare$209

School age

Center$374
Home daycare$195

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Guiding Light Early Learning Center

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed child care center
Capacity
68 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
1995
License number
#7520
See the state's record

Inspections

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

Washington publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.

Copied from Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Guiding Light Early Learning Center

Is Guiding Light Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed September 6, 1995.

Does Guiding Light Early Learning Center have inspection violations?

Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.

How many children can Guiding Light Early Learning Center care for?

68, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

What are Guiding Light Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Guiding Light Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (253) 840-2273 to ask.

What is Guiding Light Early Learning Center's phone number?

(253) 840-2273.

Where is Guiding Light Early Learning Center?

12717 118th St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98374. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunrise Children's Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).