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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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Kids World Preschool East
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kids World Preschool East receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff and welcoming environment. The majority of reviewers highlight happy children and attentive teachers, though a few parents report negative experiences with staff behavior and policies around classroom tours.

caring and attentive staffclean facilityaccommodating owner (Mrs. Lisa)
Address
4761 East 5th Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 323-2546
Erickson Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8
Address
3333 South Mann Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 745-1388
La Casita Daycare And Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

La Casita Daycare and Preschool in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, attentive staff, safe environment, bilingual education, and strong communication. Several parents note that minor issues have occurred but were handled well by management.

caring and attentive staffsafe environmentexcellent communication
Address
1440 West Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 807-1770
T.U.S.D.#1 - Schumaker Infant & Early Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

Parents consistently praise Schumaker Infant & Early Learning Center for its dedicated, caring staff, structured curriculum, and strong kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its safe environment, community support, and genuine care from teachers. Children reportedly enjoy attending and thrive academically and socially.

Caring and knowledgeable staffstructured curriculum beyond basic daycareexcellent kindergarten readiness
Address
501 North Maguire Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 731-5200
Olga & Bob Strauss Center For Early Childhood Educcation
Church Daycare
3.8

The Olga & Bob Strauss Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the teachers' genuine care, responsiveness, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently highlight the strong community atmosphere and their children's growth in confidence and social skills. One negative review cited concerns about leadership professionalism and communication.

caring and engaged teachersresponsive communicationchild development support
Address
225 North Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 325-0390
Kids Ville
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

KidsVille receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the warm, caring staff and positive learning environment. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about safety protocols and management practices. The facility has strong support from long-term families but faces credibility questions due to unsubstantiated safety allegations.

warm and caring staffattentive teacherssafe environment
Address
4055 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 888-4070
Homer Davis Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
4258 North Romero Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 696-0303
Kids First Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Kids First Preschool & Childcare for exceptional staff care, warm family-like atmosphere, and strong child development outcomes. Multiple reviewers highlight the staff's attentiveness, genuine affection for children, and ability to create a welcoming environment. The facility is noted for its activities, field trips, cleanliness, and flexible policies.

Warm and caring stafffamily-like atmospherechild development and learning outcomes
Address
5316 East Pima Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 795-0990
Light The Way Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
8611 North Silverbell Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 243-3838
Herencia Guadalupana Lab Schools I I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
6855 South Mark Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 982-7748
Kids First Preschool & Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Kids First Preschool & Childcare Center in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and patient staff, reasonable pricing, clean facilities, and strong educational programs including language instruction.

Friendly and patient staffreasonable ratespotty training support
Address
8185 East 22nd St, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 885-7711
Mulcahy City/ Y M C A
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Mulcahy City/YMCA in Tucson has highly polarized reviews. While some parents praise the teaching staff's dedication and care, many report serious concerns including poor hygiene, inadequate supervision, health and safety issues, administrative unresponsiveness, and inconsistent policies.

Dedicated and caring teaching staffteachers enthusiastic about their workfriendly staff
Address
5085 South Nogales Hwy, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 294-1449
Living Hope Christian Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Living Hope Christian Childcare Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents praising the loving, respectful staff and clean facility. However, one parent reported a negative experience during their child's first day, citing what they felt was an inflexible and unsympathetic response to their toddler's distress-induced vomiting.

Loving and respectful staffbeautiful and clean facilitydaily reports provided to parents
Address
7333 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 296-1362
Dr Nelba Chavez Child/ Family Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare center listed. The reviews are for La Frontera, a mental health and recovery services organization, and praise their counselors, recovery coaches, and support staff. No actual parent reviews of Dr Nelba Chavez Child/Family Center were found.

Compassionate and caring staffresponsive case managementwelcoming environment
Address
502 West 29th Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 884-9920
Holsclaw Family Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3
Address
222 North Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 623-9211
Wright Brothers Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.3

Wright Brothers Christian Academy receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, home-like atmosphere, and supportive director. However, one parent reported a serious incident in which staff photographed their distressed child, manipulated the image into a meme, and shared it in a group chat with administration who responded with laughter.

Caring and attentive staffflexible and family-friendly environmenthome-like atmosphere
Address
8251 North Thornydale, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 744-3919
Santa Rosa Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

Santa Rosa Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Spanish-speaking families consistently praise the program's quality, teacher dedication, and long-term support, while a small number of parents report concerning issues with how children with autism are treated and staff rudeness.

Excellent program qualitydedicated and caring teacherslong-term family support
Address
1065 South 10th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 623-2512
Discovery Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.2

Discovery Learning Center has highly polarized reviews. Most parents praise the caring staff, learning activities, and facilities, but recent negative reviews describe unprofessional management, staff misconduct, and inconsistent enrollment practices since ownership changed.

Caring and attentive stafffun age-appropriate activitiesswimming pool with lessons
Address
6601 East Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 298-0317
P B And J Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.1

P B AND J EARLY LEARNING CENTER has highly polarized reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Long-term parents praise the staff, management improvements, and welcoming environment, while recent parents report serious safety concerns including unexplained bruises, allergic reactions, lack of supervision, failed health inspections, and poor communication.

Positive management changescaring and friendly staffwelcoming atmosphere
Address
7831 E Wrightstown Rd, Suite 105 & 106, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 298-7225
My Little Angels Daycare Center INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

My Little Angels Daycare Center receives mixed reviews with stark contrasts. Positive reviewers praise the loving, homey environment and staff member Elvia's care. However, multiple negative reviews cite serious concerns about owner/manager conduct, staff treatment, safety issues, and lack of discipline.

Loving environmenthomey atmospherelong-term family patronage
Address
1415 W St Mary'S Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 624-1880
Kids World Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3

Kids World Preschool receives highly polarized reviews with 5 parents giving 5-star ratings praising the warm, welcoming environment and caring staff, while 5 parents gave 1-star ratings citing serious safety concerns, inadequate staffing, poor educational activities, and alleged mistreatment of children. The facility appears to have significant operational and management issues according to negative reviews.

Warm and welcoming environmentcaring and loving atmosphe
Address
321 East Yavapai, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 888-1465
Liberty Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
5495 South Liberty, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-5824
Summit View Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
10170 South Epperson Lane, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-7780
My Little Angels Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
2.7

My Little Angels Daycare has highly polarized reviews with a 2.7/5 rating. While a small number of parents praise the staff's politeness and recall positive childhood experiences, the majority report serious concerns including inadequate child supervision, inappropriate staff behavior, poor nutrition, unsanitary conditions, and unprofessional management.

Polite staff memberspositive childhood memories from former attendeesclean appearance of infant room
Address
1960 South Park Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 624-4081
Krystal Clear Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
1.7
Address
108 West 27th Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 622-0608
Griffin Foundation, INC Dba Kids With A Smile
Child Daycare & Preschools
1
Address
1844 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 790-8400
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents who value the caring, attentive staff and strong communication through their app with live camera access. Parents highlight the quality of meals, individualized attention to children's emotional development, and responsive management to concerns. Multiple families with multiple children have had long-term positive experiences and recommend the center.

caring and attentive stafflive camera access and daily updates via apphigh-quality meals
Address
1155 North Sarnoff Drive, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 298-9203
S.U.S.D.#12 - Los Ninos Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
5445 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 545-3300
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center's caring and attentive staff who treat children with genuine love and investment. The center is noted for its clean, safe environment, strong communication, educational programs, and professional management that creates a home-like atmosphere. Multiple parents reported switching from other daycares specifically to KinderCare due to the noticeable difference in quality of care.

Caring and loving staffchild happiness and excitementstrong communication
Address
10455 North La Canada Drive, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 742-6298
T.U.S.D.#1 - Van Buskirk Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
725 East Fair Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 225-3700

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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.