Best Daycare Centers in Scottsdale, AZ
Compare 92 daycare centers in Scottsdale. Average rating: 4.53/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Scottsdale, Arizona at a glance
- Daycares
- 92
- Avg rating
- 4.53/5
- Parent reviews
- 647
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 24
Scottsdale has 92 licensed daycares with 647 parent reviews averaging 4.53/5.24 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 63% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 85255 (avg 5 stars), while 85254 has the largest selection (26 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Scottsdale
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.
- 1Miro International Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
11211 East Via Linda, #100, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 180 children
Parents consistently praise Miro International Preschool for its warm, family-like environment and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care and love. The school's Spanish immersion program is highly valued, with parents noting significant language development in their children. Small class sizes, cleanliness, daily communication with parents, and enriching extracurricular activities are frequently highlighted as key strengths.
Loving and nurturing staffSpanish immersion curriculumsmall class sizesbilingual language development - 2Developing Minds Academy4.72 score4.9(20)
9659 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Developing Minds Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the directors Deena and April's leadership, teacher attentiveness, and the facility's focus on creative activities and child development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and thriving in the program.
Caring and attentive staffwarm and welcoming directorssafe and nurturing environmentengaging curriculum with diverse activities (yoga - 3The Scottsdale School4.64 score5(9)
14684 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 145 children
The Scottsdale School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a faith-based preschool with exceptional, long-tenured staff who treat children like family members. Parents highlight strong academics, well-rounded curriculum, and a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and drive significant distances to attend.
Dedicated and caring staff with low turnoverfaith-based curriculum with chapel and values instructionSpanish language instructionmusic classes - 4Valley Of The Sun Jewish Community Center4.64 score4.8(20)
12701 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 761 children
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is a highly-rated facility that parents praise for its comprehensive amenities, welcoming community atmosphere, and quality programming. Parents appreciate the well-maintained equipment, friendly staff, and family-oriented activities. The center welcomes members of all faiths and offers excellent value for families.
excellent facilities and equipmentclean and well-maintainedfriendly and helpful staffstrong sense of comm - 5Paradise Valley Cooperative School4.64 score4.8(20)
6239 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 156 children
Parents consistently praise Paradise Valley Cooperative School for its nurturing, play-based learning environment and dedicated staff. Families highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication through the Brightwheel app, and successful kindergarten preparation. The school's small community feel, staff longevity, and individualized approach to child development are frequently cited as standout features.
Loving and supportive environmentexperienced and stable staff with low turnoverexcellent teacher-child relationshipsstrong communication with parents via Brightwheel app - 6First Impressions Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
3110 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 102 children
Parents consistently praise First Impressions Preschool as a warm, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who provide excellent care and education. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth, with many parents noting their children are happy and eager to attend daily. The facility offers multilingual instruction, reasonable pricing, and creates a nurturing environment where families feel genuinely supported.
Warm and caring staffsignificant child development progressmultilingual education (Spanish and ASL)affordable tuition - 7Whiz Kidz Preschool - Scottsdale4.64 score4.8(20)
7214 East Jenan Drive, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 166 children
Whiz Kidz Preschool in Scottsdale receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the daily app updates, age-appropriate classrooms, comprehensive curriculum, and strong focus on child safety and individual growth.
Warm and passionate staffdaily photo/update app with chat featureage-appropriate classroom spacescomprehensive curriculum - 8St. Apkar Armenian Church4.64 score4.8(20)
8849 East Cholla Street, Scottsdale, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children
St. Apkar Armenian Church in Scottsdale receives consistently positive reviews, with visitors praising the welcoming community, beautiful architecture, and spiritual atmosphere. Reviews highlight the Armenian Festival, friendly staff, and warm parish priest. However, these reviews appear to be from church visitors and festival attendees rather than daycare parents.
Beautiful church and groundswelcoming and friendly communityknowledgeable and approachable clergyspiritual atmosphere - 9Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Church And School4.58 score4.8(13)
9590 East Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 30 children
Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church and School receives consistently positive feedback with a 4.8/5 rating. Parents praise the facility for its warm, welcoming community, committed pastors, and Bible-based curriculum. Reviewers highlight exceptional organization, friendly staff, and meaningful spiritual programming.
welcoming communitycommitted pastorswarm atmosphereexcellent organization - 10Global Minds4.56 score4.7(20)
10135 East Via Linda, Ste D130, Scottsdale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Global Minds is a highly-rated language immersion preschool in Scottsdale where children learn Spanish and/or Mandarin from native speakers. Parents consistently praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, visible language acquisition progress, and engaging curriculum that keeps children excited about attending school.
Native speaker teacherslanguage immersion (Spanish and Mandarin)caring and dedicated staffclean facilities
Rating Distribution
Based on 38 daycares with Google ratings in Scottsdale
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 647 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Scottsdale, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Scottsdale zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85255 | 9 | 5 | 1 | |
| 85258 | 8 | 4.87 | 3 | |
| 85260 | 16 | 4.77 | 7 | |
| 85251 | 11 | 4.63 | 6 | |
| 85254 | 26 | 4.42 | 4 | |
| 85259 | 5 | 4.25 | 1 | |
| 85257 | 6 | 3.93 | 0 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Scottsdale (12–761 children)
Small
up to 30 children
4
Medium
31–75 children
25
Large
76–150 children
21
Very Large
150+ children
42
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Scottsdale based on parent reviews
Miro International Preschool
11211 East Via Linda, #100, Scottsdale, AZ
Parents consistently praise Miro International Preschool for its warm, family-like environment and dedicated staff who treat children with genuine care and love. The school's Spanish immersion program is highly valued, with parents noting significant language development in their children. Small class sizes, cleanliness, daily communication with parents, and enriching extracurricular activities are frequently highlighted as key strengths.
Developing Minds Academy
9659 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Developing Minds Academy receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, nurturing environment, and engaging curriculum. Parents highlight the directors Deena and April's leadership, teacher attentiveness, and the facility's focus on creative activities and child development. Children are reported to be excited about attending and thriving in the program.
The Scottsdale School
14684 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
The Scottsdale School receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise it as a faith-based preschool with exceptional, long-tenured staff who treat children like family members. Parents highlight strong academics, well-rounded curriculum, and a warm, nurturing environment where children thrive. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and drive significant distances to attend.
Valley Of The Sun Jewish Community Center
12701 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center is a highly-rated facility that parents praise for its comprehensive amenities, welcoming community atmosphere, and quality programming. Parents appreciate the well-maintained equipment, friendly staff, and family-oriented activities. The center welcomes members of all faiths and offers excellent value for families.
Paradise Valley Cooperative School
6239 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Parents consistently praise Paradise Valley Cooperative School for its nurturing, play-based learning environment and dedicated staff. Families highlight strong teacher-child relationships, excellent communication through the Brightwheel app, and successful kindergarten preparation. The school's small community feel, staff longevity, and individualized approach to child development are frequently cited as standout features.
First Impressions Preschool
3110 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Parents consistently praise First Impressions Preschool as a warm, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who provide excellent care and education. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional growth, with many parents noting their children are happy and eager to attend daily. The facility offers multilingual instruction, reasonable pricing, and creates a nurturing environment where families feel genuinely supported.
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Daycare Centers in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale offers 92 daycare centers, providing a diverse range of options for families seeking quality early education. Parents frequently highlight clean facilities, caring staff, and excited children as key indicators of a good fit. The 85255 zip code stands out as a neighborhood with consistently high satisfaction, averaging 5 stars across its nine facilities.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Scottsdale have an average rating of 4.53 out of 5 across 38 rated facilities, with 63% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.78 stars. Our analysis covers 647 parent reviews. Parents in Scottsdale most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, children excited to attend, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Scottsdale, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Congregation Beth Israel Chanen Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight excellent staff, a clean and well-organized facility, strong early childhood education, and meaningful Jewish cultural integration. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and well-prepared for kindergarten.
- Address
- 10460 North 56th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 951-3398
One parent praises the school's family-owned history and welcoming staff, noting their child enjoys the structured learning environment, while another describes a negative experience involving detached teachers, rude administration, and excessive school closures.
- Address
- 6402 East Voltaire Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 998-0024
One parent highlights the school's long-standing family ownership and engaging, school-like learning environment that children enjoy, while another reports a negative experience involving detached staff, perceived rudeness, and excessive school breaks.
- Address
- 6520 East Cactus Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 998-0024
One parent highlights the friendly staff and clear communication regarding curriculum and pricing, while another notes their child enjoys the environment and has a favorite teacher. However, a separate review reports significant issues with phone accessibility, including unanswered calls, automated messages, and staff hanging up, which led to them choosing a different daycare.
- Address
- 7191 East Ashler Hills Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 550-3055
Totally Kids is a pediatric rehabilitation and acute care facility (not a traditional daycare) in Scottsdale that receives overwhelmingly positive reviews. Parents consistently praise the compassionate, skilled medical staff for delivering exceptional therapeutic outcomes, with many children making remarkable progress in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and feeding support within weeks. Families report feeling supported not just in their children's medical care but emotionally as well.
- Address
- 7214 East Granada Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 947-4755
Kids Incorporated Learning Center Paradise Village receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, patient staff who facilitate child development while maintaining a nurturing, fun learning environment. Parents emphasize feeling confident in their children's safety and happiness during their time at the center.
- Address
- 4848 East Cactus, Ste 600, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 628-2831
First Steps Preschool receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared academically for kindergarten, and safe in a secure facility with minimal staff turnover.
- Address
- 2339 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 949-5552
Sunrise Preschools #130 receives highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, engaging curriculum, and clean environment, reporting their children are thriving and well-prepared for kindergarten. However, several parents report serious concerns including rude staff interactions, inadequate child supervision during emotional situations, and hygiene/safety issues.
- Address
- 11090 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 314-1071
Bright Horizons at Scottsdale Lincoln Health Network receives consistently excellent feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings, with parents praising the caring staff, structured curriculum, safety measures, and communication through the MyBrightDay app. Multiple families report their children were reluctant to leave and achieved significant developmental growth.
- Address
- 10028 North 92nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 323-4630
- Address
- 33606 North 60th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 575-2039
- Address
- 5125 East Marilyn Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 449-6220
Parents consistently praise Children's Learning Adventure for exceptional, loving care across all age groups with highly engaged and compassionate teachers. The facility is clean, well-maintained, and spacious with thoughtful curriculum and strong parent communication. Staff at all levels, particularly at the front desk, create a warm and welcoming environment that makes parents feel their children are in capable, caring hands.
- Address
- 14775 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 646-8999
- Address
- 4525 North Granite Reef Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 484-2600
The Goddard School of Scottsdale receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, welcoming environment and dedicated staff. Parents consistently report their children are happy, thriving both academically and emotionally, with daily photo updates and organized programming. The school is credited with helping families through transitions and creating a safe, nurturing space for early childhood development.
- Address
- 13940 North Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 451-5512
- Address
- 6010 East Acoma Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 953-1588
- Address
- 12990 East Shea Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 860-4330
- Address
- 9575 East Larkspur Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 860-4330
- Address
- 9451 North 84th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 797-6923
- Address
- 4930 East Greenway Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 485-1958
- Address
- 17650 North 54th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 867-5289
- Address
- 10203 East Mcdowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 484-6102
- Address
- 6724 East Hearn Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 449-6320
- Address
- 29305 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 585-8007
Scottsdale Child Care and Learning Center receives uniformly positive feedback from parents who praise the warm, caring staff, safe and clean facility, and strong educational preparation for kindergarten. Parents consistently report that their children are excited to attend and thrive developmentally in this environment.
- Address
- 13831 North 94th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 860-9500
- Address
- 5399 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 354-3490
- Address
- 7690 East Williams Drive, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 449-6720
- Address
- 1300 North 77th Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 839-6000
- Address
- 7525 East Grayhawk, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 449-6600
- Address
- 8451 East Oak Street, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 484-1800
- Address
- 9181 East Redfield Road, Scottsdale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 797-6416
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