Daycare in Covington, WA for families who want a home setting
Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare in Maple Valley, about 6.5 miles and 15 minutes from Covington. We are not a Covington location. We are a small licensed home that Covington families drive to for one caregiver, a mixed-age group, and meals cooked on site.
Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare at 25532 SE 274th Pl in Maple Valley. We welcome families from Covington, but we do not have a Covington address or a second site.
Why Covington families make the drive
Covington has plenty of daycare options. Families who choose Joy Nest usually are not looking for the closest building. They are looking for a smaller group, one caregiver all day, and a home setting where their child is known by name.
That is the trade: a 15-minute drive in exchange for fewer transitions, a mixed-age group, and meals cooked on site. For a family commuting toward Maple Valley, Black Diamond, or SR-169, the drive is often already on the way.
The drive from Covington
From Covington Town Center or Covington City Hall, Joy Nest is about 6.5 miles. The usual route is SE 272nd St (Kent-Kangley Road) east to SR-169, then south to SE 274th Pl. In normal traffic, plan 14 to 18 minutes.
| From | Approx. distance | Typical drive |
|---|---|---|
| Covington Town Center | 6.5 miles | 14-18 minutes |
| Covington City Hall | 6.5 miles | 14 minutes |
| Jenkins Creek Park | 6 miles | 13-17 minutes |
Early opening starts at 7:30 AM, an hour before the standard day, which helps if you need to be at work in Kent, Auburn, or Renton before 8:30.
What a Covington family gets here
- One caregiver all day, not a rotating team
- A small mixed-age group for children 6 months to 6 years
- 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 want a larger center with age-separated classrooms, a Covington center may fit better. If you want a home setting and a caregiver who can tell you what your child actually did today, the short drive is the point.
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 Covington families
Do you have a daycare location in Covington?+
No. Joy Nest is a licensed home daycare in Maple Valley, about 6.5 miles from Covington. We serve Covington families from our Maple Valley location and do not have a Covington branch.
How far is Joy Nest from Covington?+
About 6.5 miles, or 14 to 18 minutes depending on traffic. The usual route is SE 272nd St east to SR-169, then south 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 for Covington families?+
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.