Nurturing daycare for infants through school-age children, with flexible hours from 5:30 AM to midnight for working families.
Serving Lakewood Families Since 2006Four Convenient Lakewood LocationsWCCC, ECEAP, Tribal, and Military Child Care Aware accepted
Programs For Every StageAt Just Like Home Daycare Center, we provide warm, dependable child care in Lakewood, WA for children from 1 month through 13 years old. Across our four Lakewood locations, children are supported through play-based learning, caring relationships, age-appropriate routines, and a home-like environment where they can feel safe, loved, and ready to grow.
For ages 1 to 11 months. Our infant daycare in Lakewood provides gentle, attentive care focused on comfort, feeding routines, rest, safety, and responsive support.
For ages 1 to 3 years. Guided play, music, movement, routines, and hands-on exploration support early language, social growth, and independence.
For ages 3 to 5 years. Our preschool builds kindergarten readiness with Creative Curriculum and play-based learning. ECEAP may offer free preschool. Learn about available subsidies.
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For ages 6 to 13 years. School-age care provides a safe, supportive place before school, after school, during breaks, and during extended care hours.
Open Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to midnight, our program supports military, healthcare, service industry, and other non-traditional work schedules.
Many families need child care that goes beyond the usual 9-to-5 schedule. Just Like Home Daycare Center was created to support parents who work early mornings, evenings, overnight-adjacent shifts, and other non-traditional schedules.
Our Lakewood child care centers are open Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to midnight, giving families more flexibility and peace of mind. Whether you are commuting, serving in the military, working in healthcare, managing service industry hours, or balancing a changing schedule, our team is here to help your child feel safe, supported, and at home.
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Just Like Home Daycare Center has served families since 2006, beginning as a home daycare created to support parents who needed care outside traditional business hours. Nearly 20 years later, that same mission continues across our Lakewood locations.
We are family-owned and family-operated, and our name reflects the kind of environment we work to create every day: a place where children feel safe, respected, loved, and valued, just like home.
With four convenient child care locations in Lakewood, WA, families can choose the campus that best fits their home, work, commute, or daily routine. Our centers are located within the same general Lakewood area, making it easier for families to access trusted care while staying connected to the Just Like Home community.
7606 Douglas St W, Lakewood, WA 98499
7513 Custer Rd W, Lakewood, WA 98499
7511 Custer Rd W, Lakewood, WA 98499
7507 Custer Rd W, Lakewood, WA 98499
Children at Just Like Home grow through play, hands-on activities, creative exploration, positive relationships, and developmentally appropriate lessons. Our programs support the whole child, helping children build confidence, communication skills, independence, and a love of learning.
Our classrooms use Creative Curriculum to support learning through meaningful activities, guided discovery, and age-appropriate lessons connected to real developmental goals.
Children learn best when they are actively exploring. Through purposeful play, they build problem-solving skills, creativity, social confidence, and curiosity.
Preschool children are supported with early literacy, math, social skills, emotional development, classroom routines, and independence to help prepare them for kindergarten.
Children are introduced to Spanish language exposure and baby signing, helping build early communication skills while celebrating diverse Lakewood family backgrounds.
Songs, movement, crafts, creative projects, and gross motor activities help children express themselves, build coordination, and develop imagination.
Teachers use positive guidance and Love and Logic strategies to help children build emotional awareness, independence, problem-solving skills, and healthy relationships.
Just Like Home Daycare Center supports busy families with practical services, flexible care options, meals, parent communication, and financial assistance resources that make quality child care more accessible.
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and after-school snacks are available. Meals are prepared on-site, and we accommodate food allergies and sensitivities.
We accept WCCC through DSHS, ECEAP, Tribal child care assistance, and Military Child Care Aware. Our team can help families understand next steps during enrollment.
Military discounts are available for eligible families as part of our commitment to serving Lakewood's armed forces community.
Families stay connected through Kid Reports, helping parents receive important updates, daily information, and communication from their child's teachers.
Families choose Just Like Home Daycare Center because we combine dependable child care, flexible hours, and a warm learning environment where children are treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to give children a place where they feel secure and supported while giving parents confidence and peace of mind.
We welcome children from 1 month through 13 years old, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
Our Lakewood locations are open Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM to midnight. We are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Yes. We accept WCCC through DSHS, ECEAP, Tribal child care assistance, and Military Child Care Aware. Our team can help families understand the process and provide center information needed for enrollment.
Yes. We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and after-school snacks. Meals are prepared on-site, and our team can discuss allergies and food sensitivities with families.
Yes. We offer care for school-age children ages 6 to 13, including before-school, after-school, and extended care options.
Start by scheduling a tour at your preferred Lakewood location. After your visit, our team will walk you through enrollment, including payment setup, subsidy authorization if needed, paperwork, and a start date.
Families often share that they appreciate our caring teachers, flexible hours, supportive environment, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing their child is safe and loved.
"My son has been attending daycare here since he was 1, and it has been two years and he is thriving. All of the teachers he has had have been fantastic. I am so happy I found such a wonderful place for my son to learn and grow."
"We couldn't be happier with the care our child receives at Just Like Home Daycare! They truly treat each child as their own, providing a warm, nurturing environment that feels like an extension of home. Knowing our child is in such good hands gives us peace of mind every day. Highly recommend!"
"Mr. Allen is wonderful, and they are incredibly understanding when it comes to military families. My son has been there since he was 3 months old, and he absolutely adores Miss M."
Schedule a tour to visit Just Like Home Daycare Center, meet our team, explore our locations, and learn more about programs, availability, and enrollment options.
