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Where We Shine Early Learning Center

1010 Homann Dr Se, Lacey, WA 985034.5· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
48
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$500
year first licensed
2023

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About

About Where We Shine Early Learning Center

Where We Shine Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Lacey, Washington. The state has licensed it since May 24, 2023, for up to 48 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $500 to $850.

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

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

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

From the state license
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
48 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “open Monday through Friday”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumZoo Phonics; creative curriculum
Assistance it acceptsState subsidy (DSHS)
Discounts10% Military Discount
Licensed capacity48 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Where We Shine Early Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $500 to $850. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Thurston County has a median price of $357 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
AM Preschool 9am-11:45am$500
Preschool and Daycare 7:30am-4pm all day care$850
Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Infants Room Birth – 12 months, full time care$428
Preschool 1 Room 3 – 4 years old, full time care$374
Toddler Room 2 – 3 years old, full time care$385
Wobbler Room 12 months – 24 months, full time care$407
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Thurston County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$357
Home daycare$246

Toddler

Center$249
Home daycare$205

Preschool

Center$249
Home daycare$205

School age

Center$192
Home daycare$190

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 Where We Shine 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
48 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
First licensed
2023
License number
#2161183
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 Where We Shine Early Learning Center

Is Where We Shine Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed May 24, 2023.

Does Where We Shine 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 Where We Shine Early Learning Center care for?

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

What are Where We Shine Early Learning Center's hours?

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

How much does Where We Shine Early Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $500 to $850, as it lists it.

What is Where We Shine Early Learning Center's phone number?

(360) 628-8303.

Where is Where We Shine Early Learning Center?

1010 Homann Dr Se, Lacey, WA 98503. The nearest other daycare we list is Good Times Childcare Center, 0.1 miles away.

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