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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.

Daycare Type	Total
Childcare & Pre-school	1,142
Headstart Programs	237
Religious / Church Based Daycare	117
Before or After School	710

Childcare & Pre-school

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Headstart Programs

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Religious / Church Based Daycare

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Before or After School

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🎨 Preschools 510 🌱 Montessori 95 ✝️ Christian Daycare 67 ⛪ Catholic Daycare 23 📚 Kindergarten 16 👶 Infant & Toddler 7 🎒 After School Programs 5 🌍 Bilingual Daycare 5 🕊️ Baptist Daycare 2 🌈 Waldorf 2

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St. Mary-Basha Catholic School Before/After School Program

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 200 West Galveston Street, Chandler, AZ
Phone: (480) 963-4951

G.P.S. - Mesquite Jr High

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 130 West Mesquite Street, Gilbert, AZ
Phone: (480) 215-9949

W.E.S.D.#6 - John Jacobs Elementary School

Headstart Programs

Address: 14421 North 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 896-5715

K.E.S.D.#28 - Kyrene De Los Lagos Elementary

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 17001 South 34th Way, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (480) 541-3230

D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Sierra Verde Elementary

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 7241 West Rose Garden Lane, Glendale, AZ
Phone: (602) 501-3919

Paradise Valley Christian School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 11875 North 24th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 992-8140

D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Bellair Special Services Preschool

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4701 West Grovers Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone: (602) 467-5750

Kid Zone - Getz

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 625 West Cornell Drive, Tempe, AZ
Phone: (480) 897-6233

G.U.H.S.D.#205 - Washington High School Coop Preschool

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 2217 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (623) 915-8480

C.U.S.D.#80 - Navarrete Elementary - School-Age

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 6490 South Sun Groves Boulevard, Chandler, AZ
Phone: (480) 244-8209

Southwest Head Start @ Gateway

Headstart Programs

Address: 1100 North 35th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 266-5976

Kce Champions, L.L.C. At Bell Canyon

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 18052 North Black Canyon Highway, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 245-3304

Challenge Charter School

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 5801 West Greenbriar Drive, Glendale, AZ
Phone: (602) 938-5411

S.U.S.D.#48 - Yavapai Elementary School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 701 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 484-3800

Kid Zone - Kyrene De Las Manitas School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1201 West Courtney Lane, Tempe, AZ
Phone: (480) 541-3631

Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Kierland

Child Daycare & Preschools

Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the warm, welcoming atmosphere, dedicated staff who know children by name, strong educational curriculum, and transparent communication.

Caring and engaged staffstrong educational programwarm and welcoming atmosphere

Address: 6440 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone: (480) 368-1711

Kid Zone - Ward School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1965 East Hermosa Drive, Tempe, AZ
Phone: (480) 491-8871

C.U.S.D.#80 - Ryan Elementary - School-Age

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 4600 South Bright Angel Way, Chandler, AZ
Phone: (602) 809-3450

R.E.S.D.#66 - Cesar Chavez Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 4001 South 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 232-4947

D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Legend Springs Elementary

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 21150 North Arrowhead Loop Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone: (623) 376-4500

Mensendick Head Start

Headstart Programs

Address: 5535 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone: (623) 847-4863

Good Earth Montessori

Child Daycare & Preschools

Address: 1704 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ
Phone: (480) 833-2622

Quality Interactive Montessori At Spur Cross

Before or After School Daycare

Quality Interactive Montessori at Spur Cross receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the Montessori philosophy, warm teaching staff, and nurturing learning environment. Parents report strong academic outcomes, including advanced test scores, alongside positive social-emotional development. Families describe the school as a supportive community where children thrive academically and personally.

Montessori philosophy implementationwarm and welcoming teacherscalm and nurturing environment

Address: 38424 North Spur Cross Road, Cave Creek, AZ
Phone: (602) 332-7017

Southwest Head Start @ Encanto

Headstart Programs

Address: 1426 West Osborn Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 266-3065

Booker T Washington Child Development Center

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 804 North 18th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 257-3871

D.U.S.D.#89 - Kingswood Elementary

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 15150 West Mondell Road, Surprise, AZ
Phone: (623) 876-7875

D.V.U.S.D.#97 - Deer Valley Head Start-Site V I (Sunrise)

Headstart Programs

Address: 17624 North 31st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone: (602) 467-5989

Life Time - Tempe

Child Daycare & Preschools

This is not a daycare center—these reviews are for Life Time, a fitness club and spa facility in Tempe. Reviews consistently praise the facility's cleanliness, extensive amenities, and exceptional staff who create a welcoming community atmosphere. Parents particularly highlight the childcare center staff (Taylor, Kelcee, and Tyler) for their attentive, caring approach to children.

Clean facilitiestop-quality equipment and amenities (poolssaunas

Address: 1616 West Ruby Drive, Tempe, AZ
Phone: (480) 705-8855

G.P.S. - Patterson Elementary School

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1211 East Guadalupe Road, Gilbert, AZ
Phone: (480) 892-2803

C.U.S.D.#80 - Jacobson Elementary - School-Age

Before or After School Daycare

Address: 1515 Nw Jacaranda Pkwy, Chandler, AZ
Phone: (602) 809-3465

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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.