The 7 best-rated preschools in Yakima, WA average 4.8★ on Google across 123 reviews. Royal Kids Early Learning Center & Pre-K has the top rating (5.0★), and Wesley United Methodist Church & Preschool has the most reviews (26). Updated October 25, 2026.
7 companies that meet our bar: rated 4.5★ or higher on Google, with a meaningful review history (123 reviews combined) and currently operating. Request a call back and the company will phone you directly.
“My kids have been with Royal Kids for over 2 years now. We have used 2 of their locations for childcare and they have been the absolute best. You can put your trust in all the workers, they love the kiddos and take…” — Google review
“"I have known her since she was a little girl, and I can honestly say she is one of the kindest and most noble souls I’ve ever met. Her heart is huge, and her dedication to what she does is unmatched. If you are…” — Google review
“We love this daycare! I was very skeptical since I have never had to use a daycare before, but my kids love it and the staff is always so friendly and excited when my kids show up!” — Google review
“This review is based purely on the recycling program that this church runs. It's incredible how much they've done for the community! You can take flattened cardboard, cans, plastic, glass, and newspaper here for…” — Google review
“This has been a great place to take my son, they are attentive to all the children's learning experience my son is 10 months and is already developing great motor skills like crawling, standing.. he's even starting…” — Google review
“Beautiful most caring loving daycare you could ask for! I totally recommend this childcare ! The owner is a very hard working and caring soul ,also her teachers are nurturing and really care about the babies and…” — Google review
“Apple Valley Daycare is amazing. The staff is caring, patient, and truly treats every child like family. You can tell they really pay attention to each kid and create a safe, positive environment. The place is…” — Google review
We scan Google Maps for preschool listings in and around Yakima, keep only open businesses whose main category matches the service, and require a Google rating of at least 4.5 from at least 20 reviews. Companies are ordered by a confidence-weighted score that balances rating and review volume. We do not accept payment for placement.
Royal Kids Early Learning Center & Pre-K has the highest Google rating on our Yakima list: 5.0 out of 5 from 19 reviews (as of October 25, 2026).
Wesley United Methodist Church & Preschool has the most Google reviews among the companies listed here: 26, with a 4.7★ average.
Only open Yakima-area businesses whose Google category matches the service, rated at least 4.5★ from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ordered by a confidence-weighted score of rating and review volume. Placement is never paid.