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Best Daycare Centers in Vail, AZ

Compare 9 daycare centers in Vail. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Vail, Arizona at a glance

Daycares
9
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
12
Top rated (4.5+)
1

Vail offers 9 licensed daycares, 1 of which has public ratings averaging 4.9/5.The highest-rated options cluster around the 85641 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 9 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Vail

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.

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    Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care And Education
    4.64 score
    4.9(12)

    14600 East Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 52 children

    Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care and Education receives consistently positive feedback from community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging pastoral leadership, quality biblical teaching, and active community involvement including youth programs and family events.

    Welcoming and friendly staffengaging sermons and worshipsound biblical teachingmodern facilities

Rating Distribution

Based on 1 daycares with Google ratings in Vail

4.5 - 5.0
1
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Vail, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Church Daycare

4.9avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Vail zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
856419
4.9
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Vail (52–253 children)

Small

up to 30 children

0

Medium

31–75 children

5

Large

76–150 children

1

Very Large

150+ children

3

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Vail based on parent reviews

Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care And Education

4.9(12)

14600 East Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ

Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care and Education receives consistently positive feedback from community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging pastoral leadership, quality biblical teaching, and active community involvement including youth programs and family events.

Welcoming and friendly staffengaging sermons and worshipsound biblical teaching

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Daycare types in Vail

Child Daycare & Preschools 4Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Daycare Centers in Vail, Arizona

There are 9 daycare centers in Vail, Arizona. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Vail have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.9 stars. Our analysis covers 12 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Vail, 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 Vail

Showing 9 results

Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care And Education
Church Daycare
4.9

Christ Lutheran Vail Church Early Care and Education receives consistently positive feedback from community members. Reviewers praise the welcoming atmosphere, engaging pastoral leadership, quality biblical teaching, and active community involvement including youth programs and family events.

Welcoming and friendly staffengaging sermons and worshipsound biblical teaching
Address
14600 East Colossal Cave Road, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 468-7075
V.U.S.D.#20 - Vail Inclusive Pre-Kindergarten
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland St B, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-1752
Y.M.C.A. At Corona / Sycamore School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
16701 S Houghton, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 249-4796
Acacia Early Childhood And School Age Enrichment Program
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
12955 East Colossal Cave, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-2268
V.U.S.D.#20 - Ocotillo Ridge Early Childhood And School Age Enrichment Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
10170 S White Lightning Lane, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-3600
Y.M.C.A. At Ocotillo Ridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10170 S White Lightning Lane, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 885-2317
V.U.S.D.#20 - Sycamore Early Childhood And School Age Enrichment Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
16701 South Houghton Road, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-2579
V.U.S.D.#20 - Copper Ridge Enrichment Program
Before or After School Daycare
Address
17650 South Canyon Ridge Trail, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-3961
V.U.S.D.#20 - Vail Inclusive Preschool At Cienega
Before or After School Daycare
Address
12775 E Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Vail, AZ
Phone
(520) 879-1753

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Frequently asked questions

There are 9 all daycares in Vail, Arizona. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Vail have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 1 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Vail, 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
Vail offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 4 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 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 Vail for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Vail 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.