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311 Daycare Centers in Tucson, Arizona

Browse all 311 daycare centers in Tucson, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Tucson

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
    Happy Trails School
    4.8 score
    5(20)

    3255 North Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 141 children

    Happy Trails Christian Preschool in Tucson receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the affordability, quality staff, comprehensive services (meals, transportation, swimming lessons), and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and recommend the facility highly.

    Caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like welcoming environmentaffordabilityall meals provided
  2. 2

    6425 S Pacheco Ave, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 105 children

    Little Castle Childcare & Preschool in Tucson receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring and attentive staff, and strong academic focus. Parents report their children love attending, show developmental progress, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

    friendly and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculumdevelopmental progress observed
  3. 3
    Creative Beginnings
    4.75 score
    5(15)

    2690 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 52 children

    Creative Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for staff members Samantha, Chelsea, and Lexi. Parents highlight the caring, patient teaching approach, well-rounded curriculum including education and self-care skills, and strong teacher-child relationships.

    Caring and patient staffindividual teacher attentioncurriculum includes academics and life skillswarm welcoming environment
  4. 4

    1321 North 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 104 children

    Parents consistently praise Kids Village for its nurturing environment, professional staff, and strong educational focus. The facility maintains excellent cleanliness and safety standards, with low staff turnover that ensures consistency. Multiple long-term families highlight the caring teachers, effective communication via app updates, and children's measurable developmental progress.

    Warm and compassionate stafflow staff turnoverclean and safe facilitiesstrong educational curriculum
  5. 5

    15530 W Ajo, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 96 children

    Three Points Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the strong communication, small class sizes, and visible child development across social, emotional, and cognitive areas.

    Caring and professional staffstrong communication and transparencysmall intimate class sizeswell-rounded curriculum with educational activities and outdoor play
  6. 6

    1310 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's happiness, engagement, and developmental progress, with particular appreciation for the small class sizes and faith-based curriculum.

    Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizeschildren's happiness and enthusiasmstrong developmental progress and learning outcomes
  7. 7

    4700 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 176 children

    Lamb's Gate Preschool & Kindergarten in Tucson is a highly-regarded Christian preschool with a 50+ year history that parents consistently praise for its welcoming, bright campus, caring staff, and balanced approach to early childhood education. Parents report their children develop strong academic skills, form lasting friendships, and retain positive memories well into elementary and high school. The school is noted for its secure facilities, daily Christian worship, sensory-

  8. 8
    Capstone Quest Academy
    4.69 score
    5(11)

    1150 North Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    Capstone Quest Academy receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the Pre-K program, particularly teacher Ms. Lizette, for creating a loving, educational environment where children are excited to attend. Parents highlight the school's classroom-like setting, hands-on learning activities including STEM and Spanish, personal attention to each child, and strong communication with families.

    Dedicated and caring staffespecially Ms. Lizette; hands-on learning activities and projects; STEM and Spanish instruction; classroom environment rather than daycare feel; circle time and daily educational structure; children eager to attend; personal relationships between staff and families; clean facilities; easy parent access to child's progress; consistent year-over-year improvements; teacher patience and emotional support for children
  9. 9

    1701 East Seneca Street, Tucson, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 401 children

    Parents consistently praise International School of Tucson for its multilingual immersion programs with native-speaking teachers, warm and caring staff, and strong sense of community. Children are reported to thrive academically and socially while developing language skills and global perspectives. The school is noted for rigorous curriculum, low class sizes, and genuine investment in student well-being.

    Language immersion programs (GermanSpanishFrenchChinese)
  10. 10

    5550 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 220 children

    Parents consistently praise Congregation Anshei Israel Esther B Feldman Preschool as a warm, nurturing facility with experienced, caring staff and strong academic and social-emotional growth. All reviewers highlight the welcoming community atmosphere, high-quality programming, and affordability, with many noting their children love attending and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

    Experienced and long-tenured teacherssmall class sizeslow student-to-teacher ratioscaring and attentive staff

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Tucson based on parent reviews

Happy Trails School

5(20)

3255 North Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ

Happy Trails Christian Preschool in Tucson receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the affordability, quality staff, comprehensive services (meals, transportation, swimming lessons), and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like welcoming environmentaffordability

Little Castle Childcare & Preschool

5(16)

6425 S Pacheco Ave, Tucson, AZ

Little Castle Childcare & Preschool in Tucson receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the facility's cleanliness, caring and attentive staff, and strong academic focus. Parents report their children love attending, show developmental progress, and are well-prepared for kindergarten.

friendly and caring staffclean facilitystrong academic curriculum

Creative Beginnings

5(15)

2690 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Creative Beginnings receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular recognition for staff members Samantha, Chelsea, and Lexi. Parents highlight the caring, patient teaching approach, well-rounded curriculum including education and self-care skills, and strong teacher-child relationships.

Caring and patient staffindividual teacher attentioncurriculum includes academics and life skills

Kids Village Pre-School And Child Care

4.9(20)

1321 North 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ

Parents consistently praise Kids Village for its nurturing environment, professional staff, and strong educational focus. The facility maintains excellent cleanliness and safety standards, with low staff turnover that ensures consistency. Multiple long-term families highlight the caring teachers, effective communication via app updates, and children's measurable developmental progress.

Warm and compassionate stafflow staff turnoverclean and safe facilities

Three Points Child Care Center

4.9(19)

15530 W Ajo, Tucson, AZ

Three Points Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the strong communication, small class sizes, and visible child development across social, emotional, and cognitive areas.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication and transparencysmall intimate class sizes

Creative Kids Preschool

5(12)

1310 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ

Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's happiness, engagement, and developmental progress, with particular appreciation for the small class sizes and faith-based curriculum.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizeschildren's happiness and enthusiasm

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Daycare Centers in Tucson, Arizona

There are 311 daycare centers in Tucson, 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 Tucson, 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 Tucson

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Casita Jose
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
6575 East Carondelet Drive, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 873-3987
Magic Moments Lerning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
4050 E Grant Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 881-1520
Creative Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Creative Kids Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight their children's happiness, engagement, and developmental progress, with particular appreciation for the small class sizes and faith-based curriculum.

Caring and attentive staffsmall class sizeschildren's happiness and enthusiasm
Address
1310 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 575-6565
Happy Trails School
Church Daycare
5

Happy Trails Christian Preschool in Tucson receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, family-like environment and faith-based curriculum. Parents highlight the affordability, quality staff, comprehensive services (meals, transportation, swimming lessons), and strong academic preparation. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and recommend the facility highly.

Caring and dedicated teachersfamily-like welcoming environmentaffordability
Address
3255 North Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 325-7556
Kids Village Pre-School And Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Parents consistently praise Kids Village for its nurturing environment, professional staff, and strong educational focus. The facility maintains excellent cleanliness and safety standards, with low staff turnover that ensures consistency. Multiple long-term families highlight the caring teachers, effective communication via app updates, and children's measurable developmental progress.

Warm and compassionate stafflow staff turnoverclean and safe facilities
Address
1321 North 6th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 882-7951
Kellner Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Kellner Learning Center is a highly-regarded preschool in Tucson with all 5-star reviews. Parents praise the caring teachers, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, and extensive enrichment activities including field trips, visiting professionals, and hands-on learning through play and song.

Loving and caring teacherssmall class sizes with one-on-one attentionstrong academic instruction (letters
Address
2501 W Anklam Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 624-3799
Highland Free School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Highland Free School receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with reviewers praising the dynamic and flexible teaching approach, creative learning environment, and warm community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the mixed-grade classrooms, evaluative grading system, and strong teacher quality. The small school size (approximately 60 students) contributes to its close-knit feel.

Dynamic and flexible teacherscreative engagement with subjectsmixed-grade classrooms
Address
510 South Highland Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 623-0104
Three Points Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Three Points Child Care Center receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the dedicated, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the strong communication, small class sizes, and visible child development across social, emotional, and cognitive areas.

Caring and professional staffstrong communication and transparencysmall intimate class sizes
Address
15530 W Ajo, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 822-1745
Lamb'S Gate Preschool & Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.9

Lamb's Gate Preschool & Kindergarten in Tucson is a highly-regarded Christian preschool with a 50+ year history that parents consistently praise for its welcoming, bright campus, caring staff, and balanced approach to early childhood education. Parents report their children develop strong academic skills, form lasting friendships, and retain positive memories well into elementary and high school. The school is noted for its secure facilities, daily Christian worship, sensory-

Address
4700 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 299-2151
St. Paul'S United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

St. Paul's United Methodist Preschool receives perfect 5/5 ratings from parents who praise the caring, qualified staff, strong curriculum preparation for kindergarten, and welcoming community atmosphere. Parents appreciate the affordable tuition, small class sizes, regular photo updates, and value-based lessons that resonate with both religious and non-religious families.

Caring and professional staffexcellent kindergarten preparationaffordable tuition
Address
8051 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 260-1350
C.F.S.D.#16 - Catalina Foothills Valley View Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

C.F.S.D.#16 Valley View Early Learning Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the passionate, well-trained staff and personalized attention to each child's development. Parents report significant behavioral and academic improvements, detailed weekly communication, and a child-centered curriculum. One parent expressed concern about director support for exceptional children not in-district.

Passionate and caring staffpersonalized attentionweekly teacher updates with photos
Address
3435 East Sunrise Dr, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 209-7650
Ascension Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Ascension Lutheran Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the small class sizes (around 13 students), dedicated teachers and teacher's aides, and the welcoming atmosphere. Parents report their children have experienced significant learning and growth. One negative review addresses church practices rather than preschool operations.

Small class sizes with high teacher-to-student ratioteacher's aides in classroomschild development and learning outcomes
Address
1220 West Magee Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 742-6229
Learning Bee Preschool & Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
3975 E 22nd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 319-2273
Happy Hours - Sam Hughes
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This appears to be a restaurant (Redbird Scratch Kitchen + Bar) rather than a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the food quality, generous portions, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere across all 5-star ratings.

Excellent food qualitygenerous portion sizesfast service
Address
700 North Wilson, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 318-2250
Saguaro Infant Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents praise Saguaro Infant Care & Preschool (SICP) for excellent quality care, dedicated staff, and strong academic preparation for kindergarten. The facility is well-maintained with stimulating classrooms, and staff provide individualized support including speech development assistance. Director Tanima and teachers are consistently highlighted as caring, professional, and genuinely invested in each child's growth.

Warm and welcoming staffwell-maintained facilitystimulating learning environment
Address
8302 East Broadway, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 298-4765
Lord Of Grace Lutheran Church
Church Daycare
4.8

Lord of Grace Lutheran Church Preschool in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and professional staff, strong academic preparation for kindergarten and elementary school, and a nurturing Christian environment. Parents report their children are safe, happy, and thriving both socially and academically.

Loving and caring staffstrong academic preparationsmall class sizes with individualized attention
Address
7250 North Cortaro Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 744-7400
Tucson Community School, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Parents overwhelmingly praise Tucson Community School for its play-based curriculum, nurturing environment, and strong community involvement. The school emphasizes outdoor play, creative exploration, and parent participation, with highly trained teachers who support children's social-emotional and academic development. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's growth and love of learning.

Play-based learning approach
Address
2109 East Hedrick Drive, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 326-9212
Desert Skies
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Desert Skies receives consistently excellent reviews with all ratings at 5/5 stars. Parents praise the director Kimberly/Britney for revitalizing the center, along with highly educated and nurturing staff who provide attentive, compassionate care. Families report strong communication, special needs accommodation, and a welcoming atmosphere that feels like an extended family.

Director Kimberly/Britney's leadership and visionwell-educated and passionate staffattentive and compassionate caregivers
Address
7730 North Oracle, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 297-6121
Love This Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Love This Day School in Tucson receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring, patient staff, educational activities, clean facility, and safe environment that helps children thrive and enjoy attending. Multiple reviewers highlight specific staff members including Director Mona, and note that the school successfully eased transitions for children with previous negative daycare experiences.

Caring and patient staffexperienced teachers with passionstrong educational focus balanced with fun activities
Address
4517 East 29th Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 748-1605
Small World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

Small World Preschool in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, national accreditation, facility improvements, and positive impact on children's confidence and happiness in the daycare setting.

Caring and attentive teachersnational accreditationin-room cameras
Address
8720 East Speedway Blvd., Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 296-0020
Tucson Baptist Temple Child Development Center
Church Daycare
4.8

The reviews provided are for Tucson Baptist Church, not the child development center. The reviews discuss the church's welcoming community, biblical teaching, and family-oriented environment rather than daycare services or programs.

Friendly and welcoming communitystrong biblical teachingfamily atmosphere
Address
1525 S Columbus Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 512-5157
Muslim Community Center Of Tucson/Al - Rahmah Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8

This is a mosque and Islamic community center, not a daycare. Reviews praise it as a beautiful, well-organized facility with welcoming staff and active community programs. The center offers prayer areas, separate sections for men and women, gym facilities, and weekend Islamic education.

Beautiful and well-maintained facilitywelcoming and knowledgeable imam and staffseparate prayer areas for men and women
Address
5100 North Kevy Place, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 241-9299
Beautiful Savior Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Beautiful Savior Academy receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring staff, small class sizes, and strong academic curriculum, particularly in reading preparation. Parents appreciate the reasonable tuition rates, flexible scheduling accommodations, and individualized attention given to each child's developmental needs.

Caring and welcoming staffsmall class sizesstrong reading curriculum
Address
7570 North Thornydale, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 579-1453
Our Mother Of Sorrows Extend Daycare
Before or After School Daycare
4.7

Our Mother of Sorrows is a church-based institution in Tucson with a 4.7/5 rating. Parents praise the welcoming, loving environment, friendly staff, and strong faith-centered community. The school program is noted as well-organized with good preparation for students' next steps.

Welcoming and loving environmentfriendly and helpful staffclean facilities
Address
1800 South Kolb Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 747-1321
Little Castle Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Little Castle for its reliable, caring, and responsible staff. Children enjoy the facility's activities and learning programs, and parents appreciate the communication through the app and strong safety protocols. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and would recommend the center to others.

caring and responsible staffsafe environmentgood communication with parents
Address
1802 East Irvington Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 294-1604
Desert Spring Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Desert Spring Children's Center for its loving, nurturing environment where children thrive emotionally and developmentally. Staff are described as genuinely caring, passionate educators who create a strong sense of community and family. Children reportedly look forward to attending daily and experience growth in confidence, creativity, and love of learning.

Caring and dedicated staffstrong sense of communitychild-centered approach to learning
Address
740 East Speedway, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 620-1575
Sunshine School In Oro Valley
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Sunshine School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight exceptional staff, strong academics combined with play-based learning, and excellent kindergarten preparation. Parents consistently report their children develop confidence, a love of learning, and thrive in a warm, nurturing environment.

Caring and experienced staffengaging academics with hands-on learning balancesafe and clean facility
Address
9000 North Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 742-6874
Miramonte Day School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Miramonte Day School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff, developmental progress of children, and strong communication from management. The facility is noted for its creative activities, responsive leadership, and ability to help children transition smoothly into daycare.

Caring and patient staffchild development and learningresponsive directors
Address
2837 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 795-2231
International School For Peace
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise International School for Peace as a nurturing, safe, and inclusive preschool with highly experienced and caring staff. The Spanish immersion program, multicultural curriculum, and emphasis on social-emotional development and conflict resolution are highlighted as standout features. Multiple families report significant growth in their children's confidence, language skills, and social abilities.

Experienced and caring teachers with low staf
Address
4625 East River Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 299-8908
Young Explorers School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Young Explorers School in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, responsive owner (Therese), clean facility, child safety, and family-oriented environment. Children consistently show excitement about attending and demonstrate healthy development milestones.

caring and experienced staffresponsive and communicative owner/directorclean facility
Address
1201 South Avenida Sirio, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 747-1816

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Frequently asked questions

There are 311 all daycares in Tucson, Arizona. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Tucson, 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
Tucson offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 196 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 23 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 15 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 77 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 Tucson for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Tucson 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.