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6 Child Daycare & Preschools in Apache Junction, Arizona

Browse all 6 child daycare & preschools in Apache Junction, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Apache Junction

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
    Children Only
    4.62 score
    5(8)

    850 South Ironwood Drive, #114, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 67 children

    Parents consistently praise Children Only (also referred to as Aisling Village) for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff led by owner Stephanie. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos, personalized attention to each child's needs, and willingness to work with children experiencing behavioral challenges.

    Caring and attentive staffowner actively involved with childrenexcellent parent communication and daily updatespersonalized child care
  2. 2

    1890 South Plaza Drive, Apache Junction, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    NOTE: The reviews provided are for Love Gospel Church, not for the daycare center's childcare services. Reviews praise the church's pastor, sermons, worship team, and welcoming community atmosphere, but contain no information about the daycare's educational programs, staff, facilities, or child care quality.

    Welcoming and warm communityStrong spiritual teaching and preachingPassionate worship teamMultiple ministry programs
  3. 3
    Sunrise Preschools #216
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    10633 East Apache Trail, #103, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 172 children

    Sunrise Preschools #216 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff, strong communication from leadership (particularly Director Amber Rice), and significant developmental progress in their children. Families report their children are excited to attend and feel the center provides a safe, nurturing environment.

    Warm and caring staffpatient teachersstrong parent communicationclean and organized facility
  4. 4

    805 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a community college, not a daycare center. Based on available information, Superstition Mountain Early Learning Center in Apache Junction is a center-based daycare with a 4.6/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews were provided for analysis.

    Excellent staffwelcoming and friendly atmosphereprofessional servicesclean campus
  5. 5

    185 West Apache Trail, Suite 110, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 152 children

    Little Einstein Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff who provide loving, attentive care, strong educational programs, and excellent daily communication through an app with live camera feeds. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and describe the center as feeling like a second family.

    Live camera feedsdaily app updates with photoscaring and invested staffstrong educational curriculum
  6. 6
    The Little Prospector
    3.61 score
    3.5(18)

    7419, 1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 141 children

    The Little Prospector is highly regarded by parents, with consistent praise for its caring, family-oriented environment and experienced staff. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, flexibility with part-time schedules, structured learning programs, and clean facilities. The daycare accepts state assistance and provides meals, making it accessible to families with varying needs.

    Loving and welcoming staffexperienced long-term employeesaffordable pricingflexible scheduling including part-time infant care
  7. 7
    The Little Prospector
    3.61 score
    3.5(18)

    1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 176 children

    The Little Prospector is a family-owned daycare in Apache Junction with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, affordable pricing, flexible scheduling options, clean facility, and structured learning programs. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the center as an extension of their family.

    Caring and welcoming staff with low turnoveraffordable ratesaccepts state assistanceflexible scheduling including part-time infant care

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Apache Junction based on parent reviews

Children Only

5(8)

850 South Ironwood Drive, #114, Apache Junction, AZ

Parents consistently praise Children Only (also referred to as Aisling Village) for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff led by owner Stephanie. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos, personalized attention to each child's needs, and willingness to work with children experiencing behavioral challenges.

Caring and attentive staffowner actively involved with childrenexcellent parent communication and daily updates

Sunrise Preschools #216

4.6(20)

10633 East Apache Trail, #103, Apache Junction, AZ

Sunrise Preschools #216 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff, strong communication from leadership (particularly Director Amber Rice), and significant developmental progress in their children. Families report their children are excited to attend and feel the center provides a safe, nurturing environment.

Warm and caring staffpatient teachersstrong parent communication

Superstition Mountain Early Learning Center

4.6(18)

805 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a community college, not a daycare center. Based on available information, Superstition Mountain Early Learning Center in Apache Junction is a center-based daycare with a 4.6/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews were provided for analysis.

Excellent staffwelcoming and friendly atmosphereprofessional services

Little Einstein Preschool LLC

3.7(20)

185 West Apache Trail, Suite 110, Apache Junction, AZ

Little Einstein Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff who provide loving, attentive care, strong educational programs, and excellent daily communication through an app with live camera feeds. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and describe the center as feeling like a second family.

Live camera feedsdaily app updates with photoscaring and invested staff

The Little Prospector

3.5(18)

7419, 1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ

The Little Prospector is highly regarded by parents, with consistent praise for its caring, family-oriented environment and experienced staff. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, flexibility with part-time schedules, structured learning programs, and clean facilities. The daycare accepts state assistance and provides meals, making it accessible to families with varying needs.

Loving and welcoming staffexperienced long-term employeesaffordable pricing

The Little Prospector

3.5(18)

1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ

The Little Prospector is a family-owned daycare in Apache Junction with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, affordable pricing, flexible scheduling options, clean facility, and structured learning programs. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the center as an extension of their family.

Caring and welcoming staff with low turnoveraffordable ratesaccepts state assistance

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Apache Junction, Arizona

There are 6 child daycare & preschools in Apache Junction, Arizona, making up 67% of the 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

When choosing a daycare in Apache Junction, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Child Daycare & Preschools in Apache Junction

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Children Only
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Parents consistently praise Children Only (also referred to as Aisling Village) for its caring, family-like environment and dedicated staff led by owner Stephanie. The facility is noted for excellent communication with parents through daily updates and photos, personalized attention to each child's needs, and willingness to work with children experiencing behavioral challenges.

Caring and attentive staffowner actively involved with childrenexcellent parent communication and daily updates
Address
850 South Ironwood Drive, #114, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 288-9625
Sunrise Preschools #216
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Sunrise Preschools #216 receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, patient staff, strong communication from leadership (particularly Director Amber Rice), and significant developmental progress in their children. Families report their children are excited to attend and feel the center provides a safe, nurturing environment.

Warm and caring staffpatient teachersstrong parent communication
Address
10633 East Apache Trail, #103, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 357-4990
Superstition Mountain Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Note: The reviews provided appear to be for a community college, not a daycare center. Based on available information, Superstition Mountain Early Learning Center in Apache Junction is a center-based daycare with a 4.6/5 Google rating, though no actual daycare reviews were provided for analysis.

Excellent staffwelcoming and friendly atmosphereprofessional services
Address
805 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 677-7768
Little Einstein Preschool LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Little Einstein Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents highlight exceptional staff who provide loving, attentive care, strong educational programs, and excellent daily communication through an app with live camera feeds. Multiple families have enrolled multiple children and describe the center as feeling like a second family.

Live camera feedsdaily app updates with photoscaring and invested staff
Address
185 West Apache Trail, Suite 110, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 886-7080
The Little Prospector
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Little Prospector is highly regarded by parents, with consistent praise for its caring, family-oriented environment and experienced staff. Parents appreciate the affordable pricing, flexibility with part-time schedules, structured learning programs, and clean facilities. The daycare accepts state assistance and provides meals, making it accessible to families with varying needs.

Loving and welcoming staffexperienced long-term employeesaffordable pricing
Address
7419, 1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 983-6685
The Little Prospector
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

The Little Prospector is a family-owned daycare in Apache Junction with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the caring, stable staff, affordable pricing, flexible scheduling options, clean facility, and structured learning programs. Many families report long-term loyalty and view the center as an extension of their family.

Caring and welcoming staff with low turnoveraffordable ratesaccepts state assistance
Address
1802 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, AZ
Phone
(480) 983-6685

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Frequently asked questions

There are 6 child daycare & preschools daycares in Apache Junction, Arizona, out of 9 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
When choosing a daycare in Apache Junction, 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
Apache Junction offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 6 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Apache Junction for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Apache Junction 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.