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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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Kiddie Kare #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kare #3 for its family-like atmosphere, caring and compassionate staff, and safe environment. The facility is commended for accommodating children with medical needs, providing meals and transportation, flexible scheduling, and affordable pricing. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have enrolled multiple siblings or recommended the center to family and friends.

Caring and compassionate staffsafe environmentfamily-like atmosphere
Address
6019 North 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 242-3293
Just Like Home Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Just Like Home Day Care & Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, developmental support, reasonable pricing, and safe environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facilities
Address
4940 East Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 275-5352
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
Community Presbyterian Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
800 West Main Street, Payson, AZ
Phone
(928) 474-4637
Rockhouse Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Rockhouse Playschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and child happiness. One parent expressed concern about front desk staff conduct and management. The facility is noted for competitive pricing and creative programming.

caring and friendly staffengaging crafts and activitieschildren happy and excited to attend
Address
414 West Cherry Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
Phone
(928) 774-1282
Acorn Christian Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
7555 East Long Look Drive, Prescott Valley, AZ
Phone
(928) 775-0238
Y Kidz - Copper Basin Family Y M C A
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents praise Y KIDZ - COPPER BASIN FAMILY Y M C A for its convenient location, friendly and helpful staff, good value pricing, and excellent amenities including a pool, gym equipment, and on-site childcare. The facility is well-maintained and clean with a variety of classes and activities for children.

Friendly and helpful staffgood pricing for servicesconvenient location for Copper Basin residents
Address
28300 North Main Street, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 882-2242
1st Academy Preschool & Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

1st Academy Preschool & Childcare in Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and nurturing staff, strong learning environment with multilingual instruction, effective potty training support, and regular communication via the ProCare app with photos and updates.

Caring and compassionate staffwarm and nurturing environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
1133 South Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 292-9880
Head Heart Hands Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Head Heart Hands Preschool receives highly polarized reviews. Six parents praise the caring, attentive staff and their children's positive experiences, while two parents report serious safety concerns including children escaping the facility, injuries from other children, and staff inattentiveness.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentinteractive teaching
Address
400 West Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
Phone
(928) 607-5871
Valley Child Care & Learning Center #1008 L L C
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Valley Child Care & Learning Center #1008 for its warm, attentive staff, safe environment, and educational programming. They highlight the facility's strong communication, reasonable pricing, security measures, and teachers who genuinely care for the children's development and wellbeing.

Caring and professional staffwarm and safe environmenteducational curriculum
Address
21468 North 75th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 566-8700
Karousel Kids Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Karousel Kids Childcare receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring, kind staff and safe learning environment. Parents highlight the extended hours, school transportation, educational activities, and individualized attention as major benefits. Multiple long-term families report their children are happy, learning well, and treated with genuine care.

Caring and attentive staffsafe environmentextended hours
Address
7831 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 847-9888
Queen Creek Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
18149 East San Tan Boulevard, Queen Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 988-1708
M.U.S.D.#4 - Mesa Education Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
855 West 8th Avenue, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 472-1002
Garden City Child Development Center - Buckeye
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Garden City Child Development Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Most reviewers praise the facility's cleanliness, staff friendliness, and activities, with some families reporting long-term satisfaction. However, serious concerns have been raised about staff qualifications, communication regarding special needs, and child safety incidents.

Clean facilitysafe environmentfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
406 North 1st Street, Buckeye, AZ
Phone
(623) 386-2246
Q.C.U.S.D.#95 - Queen Creek Toy Box
Before or After School Daycare
3.7

Queen Creek Unified School District #95 receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the quality of teachers, school leadership, and overall educational experience. Parents highlight the district's welcoming community atmosphere, dedication to student success, and involvement in the broader community. The district is noted as an 'A' rated school system that provides a strong foundation for student learning and character development.

High quality teachersdedicated staffwarm and nurturing learning environment
Address
22149 East Ocotillo Road, Queen Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 987-5953
Calvary Christian School
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
19248 East San Tan Boulevard, Queen Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 988-4241
Happy Dayz Daycare I I I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Happy Dayz Daycare in Glendale receives consistently positive feedback from parents. The facility is praised for its caring, attentive staff, clean environment, strong communication, safety measures, and use of tracking technology. Multiple parents report their children have thrived socially and developmentally at the center.

caring and compassionate staffclean facilityresponsive to parent concerns
Address
4477 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 934-6983
Kidworks Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise KIDWORKS ACADEMY for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for flexibility in scheduling, competitive pricing, extended hours including Saturday service, and willingness to accommodate individual child needs. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive here and feel the staff treats kids with genuine care.

Friendly and attentive staffflexible scheduling and extended hours including Saturdayscompetitive pricing
Address
3539 West Bell Road, Ste 11, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 439-7200
Little Brick School House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Brick School House receives mostly positive reviews praising the warm, welcoming environment and staff dedication, particularly owners Joy and Kelly. However, two negative reviews cite staffing concerns, overcrowding, and issues with behavioral management and parent communication.

Caring and welcoming staffstrong academic curriculum and learning outcomesflexible scheduling accommodations
Address
2302 Lillie Avenue, Kingman, AZ
Phone
(928) 753-5439
Kiddie Kare #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kare #2 for attentive, caring staff who treat children like family. Children are reported to be happy, well-adjusted, and developing strong skills. One parent noted the location is closing.

Caring and attentive staffchildren happy and cleanconsistent teachers year-round
Address
5140 West Camelback Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 934-1172
Kids Incorporated Learning Center Paradise Village INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Kids Incorporated Learning Center Paradise Village receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight caring, patient staff who facilitate child development while maintaining a nurturing, fun learning environment. Parents emphasize feeling confident in their children's safety and happiness during their time at the center.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong parent-teacher communicationage-appropriate curriculum
Address
4848 East Cactus, Ste 600, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone
(602) 628-2831
Sunrise Preschools #139
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise this Sunrise location for its caring, stable staff, strong teacher-child relationships, and welcoming environment. Multiple families report significant positive changes in their children's behavior and happiness after enrolling. The facility is described as clean, well-managed, and communicative with excellent student-to-teacher ratios.

Staff caring and genuinely invested in childrenhigh teacher retentionstable and consistent caregivers
Address
1114 West Elliot Road, Chandler, AZ
Phone
(480) 899-8661
Olive Tree Preschool L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
319 North 64th Street, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 327-7300
First Steps Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

First Steps Preschool receives consistently excellent reviews from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and strong communication through daily updates and photos. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared academically for kindergarten, and safe in a secure facility with minimal staff turnover.

Caring and professional staff with low turnoverexcellent communication via app and photosstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
Address
2339 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone
(480) 949-5552
W.E.S.D.#7 - Wilson Head Start And Preschool
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
415 North 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 231-0373

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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.