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109 Daycare Centers in Glendale, Arizona

Browse all 109 daycare centers in Glendale, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glendale

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

    3501 West Westcott Drive, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children

    Heritage Montessori School in Glendale receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the authentic Montessori curriculum, caring and patient teachers, and strong academic progress their children achieve. Parents highlight the school's small class sizes, welcoming environment, and focus on nurturing each child's individual potential and independence.

    Authentic Montessori instructionpatient and experienced teachersstrong academic outcomeslow student-teacher ratios
  2. 2
    Rising Star Daycare
    4.64 score
    4.8(20)

    4330 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children

    Rising Star Daycare in Glendale receives universal praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, strong leadership, and their children's happiness and development. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in the center's care.

    caring and friendly staffstrong director leadership (Rebecca)excellent communication and updateshands-on approach
  3. 3

    14233 North 47th Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children

    Sunrise Montessori School South receives consistently high praise from parents for its authentic Montessori approach, nurturing environment, and knowledgeable teachers. Parents report positive outcomes including improved social skills, early reading achievement, and strong love of learning in their children. The school is noted for personalizing education to meet individual child needs and fostering a supportive community.

    Montessori philosophy implementationwell-organized spacious classroomschild-friendly materialsknowledgeable and attentive teachers
  4. 4

    3951 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children

    Stepping Stones Preschool in Glendale, Arizona receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, low student-to-teacher ratios, developmentally appropriate learning through play approach, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple families report their children thriving both academically and emotionally, with strong community connections and successful transitions to kindergarten.

    Low student-to-teacher ratioscaring and experienced staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumextensive outdoor play and activities
  5. 5

    7521 North 57th Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Catholic parish and school in Glendale with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, compassionate priests, clean facilities, and strong spiritual environment. The school is noted for engaged staff who interact meaningfully with students and families.

    Beautiful and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming community atmospherekind and engaged priestsEnglish-language masses
  6. 6

    7677 West Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    G.E.S.D. #40 Coyote Ridge Extended Day is a community resource center in Glendale offering multiple social services beyond childcare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's comprehensive resources and friendly staff, though one negative review describes a poor experience with case management services.

    Comprehensive community resources (housing assistancetax preparationfree laundry)friendly and helpful staff
  7. 7

    5550 West Bell Road, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 274 children

    Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for exceptional staff care, communication, and educational activities. Directors Patty and Ashley are frequently highlighted for their dedication and family-like approach. The real-time camera app and daily updates through the app are major reassurances for working parents.

    Caring and loving staffattentive teachersstrong director leadershipreal-time camera monitoring
  8. 8
    American Child Care
    4.4 score
    4.5(20)

    8515 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children

    American Child Care in Glendale, Arizona receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, developmental support (particularly potty training), and reasonable pricing, with many noting their children are excited to attend and staff members feel like family.

    Professional and caring staffsafe and clean facilityeducational curriculumpotty training support
  9. 9
    Lady Bug Child Care L L C
    4.37 score
    4.5(14)

    5814 West Camelback, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Lady Bug Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the clean, safe environment, caring and experienced staff, and positive learning experiences for their children. Parents consistently report that their kids are happy, enjoy attending daily, and develop social skills while receiving healthy meals. The facility is noted as welcoming and trustworthy, with friendly front desk service.

    Clean facilityhealthy mealsexperienced and caring staffsafe environment
  10. 10

    5430 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children

    Parents consistently praise The Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies for significant improvements in their children's behavior, speech, social skills, and academics. Staff are described as caring, patient, and communicative with families. The center is particularly noted for its individualized approach and specialized support for children with autism and other developmental needs.

    Staff compassion and patiencenoticeable child progress in behavior and speechstrong parent-teacher communicationindividualized curriculum tailored to each child

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Glendale based on parent reviews

Heritage Montessori School

4.9(20)

3501 West Westcott Drive, Glendale, AZ

Heritage Montessori School in Glendale receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the authentic Montessori curriculum, caring and patient teachers, and strong academic progress their children achieve. Parents highlight the school's small class sizes, welcoming environment, and focus on nurturing each child's individual potential and independence.

Authentic Montessori instructionpatient and experienced teachersstrong academic outcomes

Rising Star Daycare

4.8(20)

4330 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ

Rising Star Daycare in Glendale receives universal praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, strong leadership, and their children's happiness and development. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in the center's care.

caring and friendly staffstrong director leadership (Rebecca)excellent communication and updates

Sunrise Montessori School South

5(8)

14233 North 47th Avenue, Glendale, AZ

Sunrise Montessori School South receives consistently high praise from parents for its authentic Montessori approach, nurturing environment, and knowledgeable teachers. Parents report positive outcomes including improved social skills, early reading achievement, and strong love of learning in their children. The school is noted for personalizing education to meet individual child needs and fostering a supportive community.

Montessori philosophy implementationwell-organized spacious classroomschild-friendly materials

Stepping Stones Preschool Ltd

4.8(8)

3951 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ

Stepping Stones Preschool in Glendale, Arizona receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, low student-to-teacher ratios, developmentally appropriate learning through play approach, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple families report their children thriving both academically and emotionally, with strong community connections and successful transitions to kindergarten.

Low student-to-teacher ratioscaring and experienced staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculum

Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Parish

4.6(20)

7521 North 57th Avenue, Glendale, AZ

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Catholic parish and school in Glendale with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, compassionate priests, clean facilities, and strong spiritual environment. The school is noted for engaged staff who interact meaningfully with students and families.

Beautiful and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming community atmospherekind and engaged priests

G.E.S.D.#40 - Coyote Ridge Extended Day

4.7(9)

7677 West Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ

G.E.S.D. #40 Coyote Ridge Extended Day is a community resource center in Glendale offering multiple social services beyond childcare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's comprehensive resources and friendly staff, though one negative review describes a poor experience with case management services.

Comprehensive community resources (housing assistancetax preparationfree laundry)

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Daycare Centers in Glendale, Arizona

There are 109 daycare centers in Glendale, Arizona. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Glendale, 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 Glendale

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P.E.S.D. #92 - Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8490 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 772-2730
W.E.S.D.#6 - Sweetwater Preschool And Extended Day
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4602 West Sweetwater Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(602) 896-6515
D.U.S.D.#89 - Luke Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7300 North Dysart Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 876-7875
P.U.S.D.#11 - Pioneer Eccel
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6315 West Port Au Prince Lane, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 773-6675
D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Arrowhead Elementary Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7490 West Union Hills Drive, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 581-7920
P.E.S.D. #92 - Desert Mirage
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8605 West Maryland Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 772-2550
G.E.S.D.#40 - Isaac E. Imes Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6625 North 56th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 237-4244
G.E.S.D.#40 - Bicentennial South Community Ed/ Extended Day
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7240 West Colter Street, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 237-5275
P.U.S.D.#11 - Cactus Coop
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6330 West Greenway Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 412-5012
D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Mountain Ridge High School Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
Address
22800 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 376-3139
G.E.S.D.#40 - Sunset Vista Community Ed. / Extended Day
Before or After School Daycare
Address
7775 West Orangewood Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 237-4017
Great Beginnings Preschool # 7
Child Daycare & Preschools

Great Beginnings Preschool #7 in Glendale receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, patient staff, safe and clean environment, structured curriculum including Christian education, and the loving care children receive. Multiple families report significant positive behavioral and emotional growth in their children during their time at the center.

caring and patient staffsafe and clean facilityloving environment
Address
17230 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(602) 682-7020
Glendale Jack Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
6600 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 930-6522
D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Mirage Elementary School & Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3910 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(602) 467-5300
Raising Arizona Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools

Raising Arizona Preschool in Glendale receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, attentive staff, quality curriculum, and supportive environment, particularly highlighting the center's ability to help children overcome previous negative daycare experiences. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the developmental progress and care their children receive.

Warm and caring staffexceptional teacher-student relationshipsstrong curriculum with hands-on learning activities
Address
16809 North Park Place, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(602) 843-2485
W.E.S.D.#6 - Sunburst Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
14218 North 47th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(602) 896-6415
G.E.S.D.#40 - Glendale American School Community Ed. / Extended Day
Before or After School Daycare
Address
8530 North 55th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 842-8286
D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Park Meadows Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
20012 North 35th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 445-4100
Starting Pointe At Pinnacle
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
6753 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 537-3535

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Frequently asked questions

There are 109 all daycares in Glendale, Arizona. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Glendale, 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
Glendale offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 51 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 8 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 5 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 45 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 Glendale for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Glendale 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.