FAQ · Maple Valley, WA

Daycare FAQs in Maple Valley, answered.

Find clear answers about ages, hours, tuition, meals, licensing, tours, and current openings at Joy Nest.

Ages and hours

What ages do you care for?+

We care for children from 6 months to 6 years.

What are your hours?+

The standard day is 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Early opening from 7:30 AM is included at no charge for families enrolling during our inaugural period.

Do you offer early opening?+

Yes. You can drop off from 7:30 AM, an hour before the standard 8:30 AM start. The early-opening fee is waived for families who enroll during our inaugural period.

Tuition and meals

How much does daycare cost?+

$1,200 per calendar month for full-day care, with meals included. Half-day care is $600 per calendar month, five days a week: 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM with lunch, or 1:00 to 5:30 PM with snack. See the full Maple Valley daycare cost breakdown.

Do you provide food?+

Yes. Home-cooked Indian food prepared fresh daily, with organic ingredients. Tell us about allergies or dietary needs in your inquiry so we can discuss fit before enrollment. Read more about Indian home daycare and meals.

Tours and availability

How do I check availability?+

Availability can change. Send an inquiry with your child's age, preferred start date, and the schedule you need so we can confirm current openings.

Can we visit before enrolling?+

Yes. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. All visits are by appointment only.

Are you accepting new children?+

Yes, we are accepting inquiries for ages 6 months to 6 years. Availability changes quickly, so send an inquiry to check current openings.

Licensing and caregiver

Are you licensed?+

Yes. Joy Nest is a licensed family child care, License #PL-86705. You can verify the license through Washington State DCYF Child Care Check.

Who is the caregiver?+

Joy Nest is run by a mom with 14 years of experience raising her own children, a Master's in Computer Science, Washington State child care license #PL-86705, and CPR/First Aid certification. Read more about the caregiver.

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