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Best Daycare Centers in Fountain Hills, AZ

Compare 5 daycare centers in Fountain Hills. Average rating: 4.7/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Fountain Hills, Arizona at a glance

Daycares
5
Avg rating
4.7/5
Parent reviews
30
Top rated (4.5+)
3

Fountain Hills has 5 licensed daycares with 30 parent reviews averaging 4.7/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 85268 zip code, averaging 4.7 stars across 5 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Fountain Hills

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
    Here We Grow Learning Center
    4.45 score
    4.9(5)

    16901 East Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 114 children

    HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's patience, understanding, and ability to work with children of all backgrounds and needs. Parents consistently highlight the strong curriculum and observable progress in their children's learning and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean with polite and caring staff.

    patient and understanding staffstrong curriculumclean facilitychild progress and learning
  2. 2
    Maxwell Preschool Academy Fountain Hills L L C
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    15249 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Maxwell Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental support across all age groups. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, individualized attention, and the leadership of Ms. Lydia, who is frequently mentioned for going above and beyond. Long-term families (some attending 10+ years) report high satisfaction with curriculum, cleanliness, organization, and the school's genuine family-like care.

    caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstrong emotional and academic developmentclean and well-organized facility
  3. 3
    Creative Child Care, Incorporated
    4.2 score
    4.4(5)

    17150 East Amhurst Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Creative Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising its structured curriculum, friendly staff, and warm learning environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience citing differential treatment, frequent staff changes, and poor handling of their child's behavioral concerns.

    Friendly and loving staffwell-structured curriculumorganized learning environmentwelcoming transitions for new students

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Fountain Hills

4.5 - 5.0
3
4.0 - 4.4
1
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Fountain Hills, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.6avg rating
4 daycares · 3 rated

Before or After School Daycare

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Fountain Hills zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
852685
4.7
3

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Fountain Hills (45–114 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

3

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Fountain Hills based on parent reviews

Here We Grow Learning Center

4.9(5)

16901 East Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ

HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's patience, understanding, and ability to work with children of all backgrounds and needs. Parents consistently highlight the strong curriculum and observable progress in their children's learning and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean with polite and caring staff.

patient and understanding staffstrong curriculumclean facility

Maxwell Preschool Academy Fountain Hills L L C

4.5(20)

15249 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ

Maxwell Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental support across all age groups. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, individualized attention, and the leadership of Ms. Lydia, who is frequently mentioned for going above and beyond. Long-term families (some attending 10+ years) report high satisfaction with curriculum, cleanliness, organization, and the school's genuine family-like care.

caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstrong emotional and academic development

Creative Child Care, Incorporated

4.4(5)

17150 East Amhurst Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ

Creative Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising its structured curriculum, friendly staff, and warm learning environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience citing differential treatment, frequent staff changes, and poor handling of their child's behavioral concerns.

Friendly and loving staffwell-structured curriculumorganized learning environment

F.H.U.S.D.#98 - Mcdowell Mountain Pre School

5

14825 North Fayette Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ

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Daycare types in Fountain Hills

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Before or After School Daycare 1

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Daycare Centers in Fountain Hills, Arizona

There are 5 daycare centers in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Fountain Hills have an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 75% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Before or After School Daycare facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 30 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Fountain Hills, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Daycare Centers in Fountain Hills

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F.H.U.S.D.#98 - Mcdowell Mountain Pre School
Before or After School Daycare
5
Address
14825 North Fayette Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ
Phone
(480) 664-5200
Here We Grow Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

HERE WE GROW LEARNING CENTER receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the staff's patience, understanding, and ability to work with children of all backgrounds and needs. Parents consistently highlight the strong curriculum and observable progress in their children's learning and kindergarten readiness. The facility is described as clean with polite and caring staff.

patient and understanding staffstrong curriculumclean facility
Address
16901 East Palisades Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ
Phone
(480) 837-6600
Maxwell Preschool Academy Fountain Hills L L C
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Maxwell Preschool Academy receives consistently excellent ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and strong developmental support across all age groups. Parents highlight the welcoming atmosphere, individualized attention, and the leadership of Ms. Lydia, who is frequently mentioned for going above and beyond. Long-term families (some attending 10+ years) report high satisfaction with curriculum, cleanliness, organization, and the school's genuine family-like care.

caring and attentive staffwelcoming environmentstrong emotional and academic development
Address
15249 North Fountain Hills Boulevard, Fountain Hills, AZ
Phone
(480) 837-6206
Creative Child Care, Incorporated
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Creative Child Care receives mostly positive reviews praising its structured curriculum, friendly staff, and warm learning environment. However, one parent reported a negative experience citing differential treatment, frequent staff changes, and poor handling of their child's behavioral concerns.

Friendly and loving staffwell-structured curriculumorganized learning environment
Address
17150 East Amhurst Drive, Fountain Hills, AZ
Phone
(480) 837-0282
Promiseland Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15555 East Bainbridge Avenue, Fountain Hills, AZ
Phone
(480) 836-4467

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Frequently asked questions

There are 5 all daycares in Fountain Hills, Arizona. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Fountain Hills have an average Google rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities. About 75% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Fountain Hills, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with Arizona's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in Arizona)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Fountain Hills offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in Arizona typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Fountain Hills for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Fountain Hills must be licensed by Arizona's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.