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2,206 Daycare Centers in Arizona

Browse 2,206 daycare centers across Arizona. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Arizona

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Arizona can make the decision-making process smoother.

Arizona has about 2,206 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Arizona. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Arizona

There are 2,206 daycares in Arizona: 237 headstart facilities, 710 before/after school centers, 117 religious facility daycares, and 1,142 childcare and preschool centers.

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Sunrise Preschools #136
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #136 for its caring, experienced teachers and clean, well-maintained facility. The director Maegon receives high marks for responsiveness and support, and parents appreciate the daily communication app, activities, and artwork displays. Children show measurable progress and parents report happy drop-offs and positive learning experiences.

Caring and attentive teachersexperienced staff (particularly Ms. Virginia and Ms. Raeann)responsive director (Maegon)
Address
3401 West Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 978-9545
Sunrise Preschools #113
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Sunrise Preschools #113 receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the warm, caring staff and clean, welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially. The facility is noted for excellent communication, cultural inclusivity, and flexible accommodation of family needs.

Caring and patient staffclean facilityeffective communication with parents
Address
4111 East Ray Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 759-4098
Calvary North Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Calvary North Preschool is a church-based preschool in Phoenix with consistently positive feedback. Parents praise the kind, caring teachers who combine academic instruction with Christian values and religious education. Families report feeling welcomed into a supportive community focused on faith, biblical teaching, and service.

Kind and caring teachersacademically sound curriculumstrong Christian/biblical teaching
Address
14201 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 992-6922
Cozy Casa Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Cozy Casa for its caring, engaged staff who genuinely enjoy their work and create a happy environment for children. The center is noted for its structured, age-appropriate curriculum, recent facility renovations, and national accreditation. Multiple reviews highlight successful transitions and children's visible learning and excitement about attending.

Staff kindness and genuine carehappy childrenage-appropriate curriculum
Address
4535 North Jay Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 293-7663
Prince Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
90 East King Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 408-9129
Tricia'S Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tricia's Learning Center as an exceptional daycare with a family-oriented atmosphere where children are treated with genuine love and care. The facility is noted for its engaging activities, on-site animals, and staff who go above and beyond in supporting children's development and well-being.

Loving and caring stafffamily-run environmenton-site petting zoo/farm animals
Address
1520 W Camino Antigua, Sahuarita, AZ
Phone
(520) 399-3536
Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, loving environment and dedicated teachers who genuinely care for the children. Multiple families report their children are excited to attend, develop well, and thrive academically and emotionally. One parent reported a very negative experience, but this is an outlier among six enthusiastic reviews.

Caring and dedicated teacherswarm and loving environmentchildren excited to attend
Address
11575 North First Avenue, Oro Valley, AZ
Phone
(520) 575-1521
Pio Decimo Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Pio Decimo Center is a community resource center in Tucson that provides daycare along with various assistance services including food boxes, clothing, tax help, and housing assistance. Parents consistently praise the friendly, respectful staff and the wide range of free services available to low-income families. All reviewers reported positive experiences and express strong appreciation for the support provided.

Fast and efficient servicefriendly and respectful stafffree food boxes and groceries
Address
848 South 7th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 622-2801
Casita Maria
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Casita Maria is highly rated by parents who praise it as a wonderful place with strong arts and culture education in a clean, quiet neighborhood. Staff, particularly Ms. Carmen, are noted as professional and respectful. The facility appears to serve a bilingual population and helps students with English language learning.

Clean and quiet locationarts and culture educationprofessional and respectful staff
Address
1820 West St Mary'S Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 770-6570
Y.M.C.A. - Ott/ Y Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews appear to be for the YMCA fitness center, not the daycare program. Reviewers consistently praise the facility for cleanliness, well-maintained equipment, friendly and helpful staff, and variety of fitness classes and programs. The community atmosphere and personal attention from staff members are frequently highlighted as standout features.

Clean facilitiesfriendly and attentive staffwell-maintained equipment
Address
401 South Prudence, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 885-2317
Jardin De Ninos Childcare INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Jardin de Ninos receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents who praise the caring staff, family-like treatment of children, bilingual education, and clean facilities. However, two negative reviews cite management issues including alleged discrimination toward parents who ask questions and unprofessional handling of operating hours and pickup policies.

Caring and loving staffwarm welcoming environmentbilingual education
Address
1001 N Wilmot Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 790-2183
Bright Star Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Bright Star Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, welcoming staff and smooth transitions for their children. Parents report engaging activities, strong communication, and a family-like environment that makes children eager to attend daily.

Warm and welcoming staffsmooth transition processengaging curriculum and activities
Address
1750 East Prince Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 325-7005
Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers #201
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers #201 for its caring, family-oriented environment and attentive staff. Reviewers highlight the center's welcoming atmosphere, responsive communication, and special community events. All reviews are 5-star ratings with parents expressing high satisfaction and peace of mind about their children's care.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentresponsive director and assistant director
Address
1702 South Craycroft, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 790-2511
Imagine Nation Preschool & Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Imagine Nation Preschool & Child Care for its caring, experienced staff and safe, clean facility. Reviews highlight excellent communication, engaging activities, nutritious meals, and smooth transitions for children of various ages. The director Ashley and individual teachers like Lilly are specifically commended for their dedication and genuine care.

Experienced and caring staffclean and safe facilityexcellent parent-staff communicati
Address
3738 E Grant Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 406-0303
Tanque Verde Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Tanque Verde Lutheran Preschool for its warm, safe, and nurturing environment. Teachers are described as kind, patient, and genuinely invested in children's development and well-being. Multiple families report high satisfaction and plan to continue enrollment or recommend the school to others.

Caring and dedicated staffsafe and nurturing environmentstrong child development focus
Address
8625 East Tanque Verde, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 749-1738
First Impressions Preschool/ Daycare Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

First Impressions Preschool/Daycare Center receives consistently high praise from parents. The facility is recognized for its caring, professional staff, play-based learning approach, strong communication with parents, and individualized attention to each child. Parents report their children are happy, engaged, and reluctant to leave at the end of the day.

Kind and respectful staffplay-based learning curriculummessy play activities
Address
655 S Craycroft, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 745-6354
New Life Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

New Life Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the caring staff, clean facilities, and homemade healthy meals. Parents report their children are happy, comfortable, and show no anxiety about attending, with flexible hours from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM accommodating working schedules.

Excellent and loving staffvery clean facilityhomemade healthy foods
Address
330 West Nebraska Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 889-1536
Children'S Achievement Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
330 North Commerce Park Loop, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 325-6495
Immaculate Heart Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

These reviews do not pertain to the daycare facility. All reviews describe experiences at the associated Catholic church, praising its traditional Latin Mass, welcoming community, and spiritual atmosphere. No reviews evaluate the preschool's educational services, staff, curriculum, or childcare quality.

Traditional Latin Masswelcoming communityfriendly parishioners
Address
455 South Lake Powell Boulevard, Page, AZ
Phone
(928) 645-2301
Alpine Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise Alpine Academy Preschool for its nurturing environment and quality care. Mr. Frank and the teaching staff are highlighted as positive influences who support both learning and personal growth. Former students maintain fond memories of the school years after attending.

Caring and loving staffstrong learning environmentcreative projects and field trips
Address
5200 East Cortland Boulevard, Suite A-22, Flagstaff, AZ
Phone
(928) 526-3200
Rays Of Sunshine Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
30 East Cliff House Drive, Camp Verde, AZ
Phone
(928) 567-6299
God'S World
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

God's World is a highly-regarded center-based daycare in Prescott Valley with consistently excellent parent feedback. Parents praise the staff's warmth, care quality, and educational preparation, with many families returning for multiple children over decades. Children are reportedly well-prepared for kindergarten and reluctant to leave at pickup.

Friendly and experienced staffstrong kindergarten preparationlong-term staff retention
Address
3950 North Valorie Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ
Phone
(928) 772-0460
Children'S Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
1701 South Avenue B, Suite 101-103, Yuma, AZ
Phone
(928) 276-4862
First Christian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

First Christian Church Preschool in Yuma is a well-established religious facility with strong community ties and family-focused ministry. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality Bible teaching, and comprehensive children's programs. The facility maintains state regulations for cleanliness and staff ratios in its nursery operations.

Welcoming and friendly staffBible-focused curriculumstrong children's and youth ministry
Address
3261 South Avenue 6e, Yuma, AZ
Phone
(928) 726-5616
Big Red Barn
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Big Red Barn is a farm-based preschool in Yuma with mostly very positive reviews praising the staff, learning environment, and animal interactions. The vast majority of parents report their children thrived academically and socially. One parent gave a negative review citing cleanliness concerns, lack of formal curriculum, and poor director demeanor during their tour.

Caring and friendly staffanimal-based learning environmenthands-on discovery learning
Address
2175 South Arizona Avenue, Yuma, AZ
Phone
(928) 783-3815
The Children'S Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Parents consistently praise The Children's Center for Neurodevelopmental Studies for significant improvements in their children's behavior, speech, social skills, and academics. Staff are described as caring, patient, and communicative with families. The center is particularly noted for its individualized approach and specialized support for children with autism and other developmental needs.

Staff compassion and patiencenoticeable child progress in behavior and speechstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
5430 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 915-0345
Prince Of Peace Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4
Address
3641 North 56th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 947-5645
Kid'S Corner Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Kid's Corner Preschool for its caring, patient teachers who make children and families feel welcomed and supported. The center is noted for developmental progress, special accommodations, fair pricing, and a family-like atmosphere that keeps children engaged and excited to attend.

caring and patient teacherswelcoming environmentchild development and milestones
Address
1450 North Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ
Phone
(480) 632-6000
Sunrise Preschools #303
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #303 for its caring, engaged staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. The facility is noted as clean and well-managed, with strong communication and transparent practices that help parents feel confident in their children's care. Multiple parents highlight the director Ashley and her team as dedicated and genuinely invested in each child's development.

Patient and kind teacherschild development progress (academic/social/emotional/speech)clean facility
Address
4991 South Alma School Road, Chandler, AZ
Phone
(480) 821-5437
Tiny Tots West
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Tiny Tots West receives overwhelmingly positive reviews, with parents praising the caring and communicative staff who treat children like family. Most reviewers highlight developmental progress, a welcoming atmosphere, and convenient hours. However, one historical review from 2016-2018 raises serious safety and discipline concerns that warrant clarification.

Friendly and professional staffstrong communication via ProCare appsafe and clean environment
Address
1024 West University Drive, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 964-3844

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Frequently asked questions

There are 2,206 all daycares across Arizona. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Arizona are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Arizona's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Arizona, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Arizona sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Arizona vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.