Daycare in Black Diamond, WA for families who want a home setting
Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare in Maple Valley, about 4.6 miles and 10 minutes north of Black Diamond via SR-169. Small group, one caregiver, and meals cooked in the home.
Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare at 25532 SE 274th Pl in Maple Valley. We welcome families from Black Diamond, but we do not have a Black Diamond address or a second site.
Why Black Diamond families choose Joy Nest
Black Diamond is a small town, and the daycare options nearby are limited. Joy Nest is a short drive north on SR-169, in a quiet Maple Valley neighborhood. Families come for the same reasons: a small group, one caregiver, and food cooked in the home.
For a child, the difference is continuity. The person who greets them at drop-off is the person who hands them back at pickup. There is no room change at a birthday and no rotating staff.
The drive from Black Diamond
From downtown Black Diamond or the Black Diamond Library, Joy Nest is about 4.6 miles. Take SR-169 north, then turn onto SE 274th Pl. In normal traffic, plan about 10 minutes.
| From | Approx. distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Black Diamond | 4.6 miles | 10 minutes |
| Black Diamond Library | 4.7 miles | 10-12 minutes |
| Lake Sawyer | 5.5 miles | 12-15 minutes |
Early opening at 7:30 AM gives you an extra hour if you commute toward Maple Valley, Kent, or Renton.
What Black Diamond families get here
- A licensed home setting for children 6 months to 6 years
- One caregiver all day, with a small mixed-age group
- Home-cooked meals, including Indian food, made fresh in the home
- A quiet house for naps and a familiar room for play
- Direct communication at pickup, not a daily report through an app
If you need a larger center with age-separated classrooms, a Black Diamond or Maple Valley center may fit better. If you want a home setting and a caregiver who knows your child's habits, the drive north is short.
Programs and tuition
Full-day care is $1,200 per calendar month, with meals included. Half-day care is $600. That is about 29% below the $1,687 average full-time daycare price in Maple Valley. See the local cost comparison for sources and the questions to ask before you enroll.
Read more about home daycare at Joy Nest, infant care for 6 to 24 months, or Indian home daycare with home-cooked meals.
Licensed in Washington State
Joy Nest is a licensed family child care home, License #PL-86705. You can verify the license through DCYF Child Care Check before you tour. Visits are by appointment only.
Questions from Black Diamond families
Do you have a daycare location in Black Diamond?+
No. Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare in Maple Valley, about 4.6 miles north of Black Diamond. We serve Black Diamond families from our Maple Valley location and do not have a Black Diamond branch.
How far is Joy Nest from Black Diamond?+
About 4.6 miles, or 10 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route is SR-169 north from Black Diamond to SE 274th Pl.
What ages do you accept?+
Children from 6 months to 6 years, Monday through Friday. The standard day is 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with early opening from 7:30 AM.
Do you offer part-time care?+
Yes. Half-day mornings run 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with lunch, and half-day afternoons run 1:00 to 5:30 PM with snack, five days a week.
How much does daycare cost?+
Full-day care is $1,200 per calendar month, with meals included. Half-day care is $600. That is about 29% below the average full-time daycare price in Maple Valley.
Come see if Joy Nest feels right for your family.
Tell us your child's age and what you are looking for. We reply from hello@joynestchildcare.com, usually within one business day.