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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

Showing 311 results

Y.M.C.A. At Desert Willow School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9400 E Esmond Loop, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 419-1521
Y.M.C.A. - Wheeler Elementary
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1818 South Ave Del Sol, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 885-2317
Childtime Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childtime Learning Centers in Tucson as an excellent, nurturing facility with caring and professional staff. Multiple families report long-term enrollment across multiple age groups, with children showing strong development and academic readiness. Parents feel confident in the center's safety, communication, and educational approach.

Compassionate and professional staffseamless transitions between age groupsstrong curriculum and activi
Address
1120 South Harrison Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 722-2224
T.U.S.D.#1 - Howell Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
401 N Irving, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 731-5205
Desert Christian Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9415 E Wrightstown Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 795-7161
T.U.S.D.#1 - White After School Program & Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2315 West Canada St, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 908-5347
St. Thomas Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
5150 North Valley View Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 577-0503
M.U.S.D.#6 - Coyote Trail L.E.A.P./ Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
8000 North Silverbell Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 352-2421
C.E.P. INC. Painted Sky School-Age Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12620 North Woodburne Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 696-3854
V.U.S.D.#20 - Senita Valley Early Childhood And School Age Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10750 E Bilby Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-3185
Downtown Community School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
614 S Meyer Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 245-1669
St. Joseph Catholic School Pre-K And Esd Programs
Before or After School Daycare
Address
215 South Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 747-3060
T.U.S.D.#1 - Ochoa Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
101 West 25th Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 617-6360
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its caring, professional staff, strong teacher retention, and family-like environment. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, cleanliness, safety, and structured daily routines. Children reportedly feel welcomed, loved, and eager to attend.

Exceptional staff stability and low teacher turnoverwarm and attentive teachersexcellent communication via app and daily updates
Address
8425 East Old Spanish Tr., Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 722-8190
T.U.S.D.#1 - Erickson Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6750 East Stella Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 584-5071
Walter Douglas Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
3232 North Flowing Wells, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 292-6319
M.U.S.D.#6 - Tiger Cub Learning Center
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12000 West Emigh Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 616-6400
M.U.S.D.#6 - Butterfield - L.E.A.P.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
3400 West Massingale Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 352-2421
T.U.S.D.#1 - Mary Belle Mccorkle Preschool Program & Community Preschool
Before or After School Daycare
Address
4455 South Mission Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 877-2105
Satori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3801 North 1st Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 887-4003
Childtime Children'S Center #1
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Childtime Children's Center #1 for its caring, experienced staff who are genuinely invested in child development. The facility is clean and well-organized, offering thoughtfully planned curriculum with bilingual learning, healthy meals, and regular parent communication through apps and live cameras. Multiple families report multi-year enrollment and strong confidence in their children's safety and growth.

Caring and patient staffchild development focusclean facility
Address
5675 East River, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 615-3300
Carden Christian Academy Central
Church Daycare
Address
2727 North Swan Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 327-8991
Cavett Head Start
Headstart Programs
Address
2125 East Poquita Vista, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 382-1501
Children'S Learning Adventure Childcare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center in Tucson receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and showing developmental progress in academics, behavior, and social skills. The facility is described as clean, spacious, and well-structured with excellent communication between staff and parents.

Caring and professional staffsafe and nurturing environmentclean and spacious facility
Address
3690 East Hemisphere Loop, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-7760
T.U.S.D.#1 - Cragin Preschool Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2945 N Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 232-6700
Southside Community School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2701 S Campbell Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 623-7102
T.U.S.D.#1 - Johnson Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
6060 South Joseph Ave, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 908-3800
La Petite Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools

La Petite Academy in Tucson receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, nurturing staff for fostering children's social development, academic readiness, and kindergarten preparation. The facility is noted for its clean environment, engaging curriculum, and family-oriented atmosphere.

caring and nurturing teachersstrong academic preparationsocial skill development
Address
6570 South Midvale Park, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-0567
T.U.S.D.#1 - Soleng Tom Enrichment Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10520 East Camino Quince, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 731-5475
T.U.S.D.#1 - Mission View Preschool Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
2600 South 8th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 225-2356

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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.