Best Daycare Centers in Cottonwood, AZ

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Cottonwood

Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.

1. 1

   Immaculate Conception Catholic Preschool

   4.64 score

   4.8(20)

   700 North Bill Gray Road, Cottonwood, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

   Reviews praise the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cottonwood for its beautiful architecture, welcoming community, and reverent liturgical services. Visitors highlight the stunning stained glass windows, clean facilities, and spiritual atmosphere. The church is noted for traditional Catholic practices and community engagement opportunities.

   Beautiful architecture and stained glass windowswelcoming and friendly staffreverent Mass with traditional liturgy
2. 2

   Flip City Gym-N-Learn

   4.08 score

   4.1(17)

   614 South Airpark Road, Cottonwood, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 32 children

   Parents consistently praise Flip City Gym-N-Learn for its exceptional preschool program and gymnastics classes. Staff are described as caring, supportive, and going above and beyond, with children consistently coming home happy and engaged. The facility is recommended as the best preschool option in the Verde Valley area.

   Caring and experienced staffstrong learning outcomessafe environmentchild-centered approach
3. 3

   Kare Bear Child Care Center

   3.92 score

   3.9(17)

   68 North 12th Street, Cottonwood, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 91 children

   Parents consistently praise Kare Bear Child Care Center for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Children show strong development in academic skills, emotional regulation, and social abilities, with parents reporting high satisfaction and peace of mind. Multiple families have remained enrolled for extended periods, with some children maintaining memories of teachers years after leaving.

   Experienced and compassionate staffemotional support and coping skills trainingearly childhood education and academic preparationfamily-oriented approach
4. 4

   First Steps Childcare

   3.62 score

   3.3(6)

   1025 South Kelli Lane, Cottonwood, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

   First Steps Childcare receives mixed reviews with strong praise for teaching quality and child development, but serious concerns about management, security, and health policies. Parents report excellent care from staff members but significant issues with administrative responsiveness, enrollment practices, and facility cleanliness.

   Strong educational curriculumgood teacher-child relationshipschild development and social growthrespectful treatment of children
5. 5

   C.O.C.S.D.#6 - Cottonwood Elementary School

   3.51 score

   3.1(6)

   301 North Willard Street, Cottonwood, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 265 children

   C.O.C.S.D.#6 Cottonwood Elementary School receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about classroom management and teacher organization. Most reviews are negative, citing poor student behavior, lack of substitute teacher preparation, and overall dissatisfaction with the facility. Positive comments focus on the location and school environment rather than daycare operations.

   Tranquil and breathtaking areapleasant location for visiting

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