One of the most nerve-racking decisions you make as two working parents is deciding who you’re going to trust to care for your child while you're at work. You can visit locations, read countless reviews, ask friends and family for recommendations, and do all the research in the world, but at the end of the day, you just want to know your child is going to be safe, happy, and loved. When we started looking for daycare for our son, we visited several well-known childcare centers throughout Gig Harbor. Ultimately, we chose Cottesmore Child Care, and looking back, I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions we made for our family. From our very first visit, there was something different about Cottesmore. You could immediately see how much the teachers genuinely cared about the children. It wasn't just a job to them. They treated those kids like they were part of their own family, and as parents, that meant everything to us. Our son started in the infant room with Teacher Bethany, who was absolutely wonderful. We received daily updates (sometimes what felt like hourly updates! 😊) with pictures, videos, meals, and little milestones throughout his day. Their app made it easy to check in while we were working, and I can't tell you how reassuring it was to see our little guy smiling, learning, and having fun. As he grew and moved through the different classrooms, that same level of love and attention never changed. Teachers Tiffany, Misty, and of course Deanna continued to show him the same patience, kindness, and genuine care that Bethany had from the very beginning. Over the years, our son made some wonderful friendships, learned so much, and built relationships with his teachers that have lasted well beyond his time there. In fact, even though he's graduated from Cottesmore, he still loves stopping by to say hello to his teachers and, of course, checking in on the little babies in the infant room. That alone should tell you something about the impact these teachers have on the children they care for. I'm not someone who typically takes the time to write reviews, but I felt this was one worth sharing. These teachers played such an important role in our son's early years, helping him grow, learn, build confidence, and become the little person he is today. That kind of impact deserves to be recognized. To Bethany, Tiffany, Misty, Deanna, and the entire Cottesmore team, **thank you for loving our son, supporting our family, and making such a lasting difference in his life.** We will always be grateful that you were part of his childhood. If you're a parent in the Gig Harbor area trying to make that incredibly difficult daycare decision, I can't recommend Cottesmore Child Care enough. We truly couldn't have asked for a better experience! ❤️

Our twins have been going to Cottesmore for almost 3 years now and we could not be happier. The staff is incredible and very collaborative when it comes to each child's individual needs. Our children have learned so much while being there! We love that they offer breakfast, lunch and a snack for them as well as you know how busy life can get in the mornings when trying to get everyone out the door aka one less thing to worry about! There are so many fun art projects that they get to do and lots of fun activities as well. I would highly recommend Cottesmore if you are looking for childcare!

My son has been attending this daycare since he was 15 months old, and it’s been over 9 months now. He has grown and thrived so much here! The staff are amazing—kind, attentive, and very easy to communicate with. They take excellent care of him and always create a positive, nurturing environment. I especially appreciate that the children get plenty of outdoor playtime, which is a huge plus. Highly recommend this daycare to any parent looking for a caring and engaging place for their child.