51 Child Daycare & Preschools in Glendale, Arizona
Browse all 51 child daycare & preschools in Glendale, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Glendale
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.
- 1Heritage Montessori School4.72 score4.9(20)
3501 West Westcott Drive, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 54 children
Heritage Montessori School in Glendale receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the authentic Montessori curriculum, caring and patient teachers, and strong academic progress their children achieve. Parents highlight the school's small class sizes, welcoming environment, and focus on nurturing each child's individual potential and independence.
Authentic Montessori instructionpatient and experienced teachersstrong academic outcomeslow student-teacher ratios - 2Rising Star Daycare4.64 score4.8(20)
4330 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 107 children
Rising Star Daycare in Glendale receives universal praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, strong leadership, and their children's happiness and development. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in the center's care.
caring and friendly staffstrong director leadership (Rebecca)excellent communication and updateshands-on approach - 3Sunrise Montessori School South4.62 score5(8)
14233 North 47th Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 65 children
Sunrise Montessori School South receives consistently high praise from parents for its authentic Montessori approach, nurturing environment, and knowledgeable teachers. Parents report positive outcomes including improved social skills, early reading achievement, and strong love of learning in their children. The school is noted for personalizing education to meet individual child needs and fostering a supportive community.
Montessori philosophy implementationwell-organized spacious classroomschild-friendly materialsknowledgeable and attentive teachers - 4Stepping Stones Preschool Ltd4.49 score4.8(8)
3951 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children
Stepping Stones Preschool in Glendale, Arizona receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, low student-to-teacher ratios, developmentally appropriate learning through play approach, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple families report their children thriving both academically and emotionally, with strong community connections and successful transitions to kindergarten.
Low student-to-teacher ratioscaring and experienced staffdevelopmentally appropriate curriculumextensive outdoor play and activities - 5Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Parish4.48 score4.6(20)
7521 North 57th Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children
Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Catholic parish and school in Glendale with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, compassionate priests, clean facilities, and strong spiritual environment. The school is noted for engaged staff who interact meaningfully with students and families.
Beautiful and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming community atmospherekind and engaged priestsEnglish-language masses - 6G.E.S.D.#40 - Coyote Ridge Extended Day4.45 score4.7(9)
7677 West Bethany Home Road, Glendale, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 59 children
G.E.S.D. #40 Coyote Ridge Extended Day is a community resource center in Glendale offering multiple social services beyond childcare. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, praising the facility's comprehensive resources and friendly staff, though one negative review describes a poor experience with case management services.
Comprehensive community resources (housing assistancetax preparationfree laundry)friendly and helpful staff - 7Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers4.4 score4.5(20)
5550 West Bell Road, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 274 children
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for exceptional staff care, communication, and educational activities. Directors Patty and Ashley are frequently highlighted for their dedication and family-like approach. The real-time camera app and daily updates through the app are major reassurances for working parents.
Caring and loving staffattentive teachersstrong director leadershipreal-time camera monitoring - 8American Child Care4.4 score4.5(20)
8515 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 118 children
American Child Care in Glendale, Arizona receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, developmental support (particularly potty training), and reasonable pricing, with many noting their children are excited to attend and staff members feel like family.
Professional and caring staffsafe and clean facilityeducational curriculumpotty training support - 9Lady Bug Child Care L L C4.37 score4.5(14)
5814 West Camelback, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children
Lady Bug Child Care receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the clean, safe environment, caring and experienced staff, and positive learning experiences for their children. Parents consistently report that their kids are happy, enjoy attending daily, and develop social skills while receiving healthy meals. The facility is noted as welcoming and trustworthy, with friendly front desk service.
Clean facilityhealthy mealsexperienced and caring staffsafe environment - 10The Children'S Center For Neurodevelopmental Studies4.32 score4.4(20)
5430 West Glenn Drive, Glendale, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 10 children
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 communicationindividualized curriculum tailored to each child
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Glendale based on parent reviews
Heritage Montessori School
3501 West Westcott Drive, Glendale, AZ
Heritage Montessori School in Glendale receives consistently positive reviews from parents who praise the authentic Montessori curriculum, caring and patient teachers, and strong academic progress their children achieve. Parents highlight the school's small class sizes, welcoming environment, and focus on nurturing each child's individual potential and independence.
Rising Star Daycare
4330 West Missouri Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Rising Star Daycare in Glendale receives universal praise from parents. All reviews rate the facility 5/5 stars, with parents highlighting the caring staff, strong leadership, and their children's happiness and development. Parents consistently report feeling comfortable and confident leaving their children in the center's care.
Sunrise Montessori School South
14233 North 47th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Sunrise Montessori School South receives consistently high praise from parents for its authentic Montessori approach, nurturing environment, and knowledgeable teachers. Parents report positive outcomes including improved social skills, early reading achievement, and strong love of learning in their children. The school is noted for personalizing education to meet individual child needs and fostering a supportive community.
Stepping Stones Preschool Ltd
3951 West Happy Valley Road, Glendale, AZ
Stepping Stones Preschool in Glendale, Arizona receives uniformly positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, experienced staff, low student-to-teacher ratios, developmentally appropriate learning through play approach, and extensive outdoor activities. Multiple families report their children thriving both academically and emotionally, with strong community connections and successful transitions to kindergarten.
Tutor Time Child Care/Learning Centers
5550 West Bell Road, Glendale, AZ
Parents consistently praise Tutor Time for exceptional staff care, communication, and educational activities. Directors Patty and Ashley are frequently highlighted for their dedication and family-like approach. The real-time camera app and daily updates through the app are major reassurances for working parents.
American Child Care
8515 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ
American Child Care in Glendale, Arizona receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Parents highlight the center's educational curriculum, developmental support (particularly potty training), and reasonable pricing, with many noting their children are excited to attend and staff members feel like family.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Glendale, Arizona
There are 51 child daycare & preschools in Glendale, Arizona, making up 47% of the 109 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 Glendale, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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Nana's Place Academy receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, clean facility, and strong educational curriculum. Parents report their children are happy, safe, and developing well academically and socially. Multiple long-term families express trust in the facility and appreciation for staff flexibility with scheduling and payments.
- Address
- 10046 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 931-5015
Lea's Carousel Learning Center #2 has extremely polarized reviews. Positive reviews praise caring staff and happy children, while negative reviews describe serious safety concerns including failure to report breathing incidents, inadequate supervision, physical handling of children, poor facility conditions, and unprofessional behavior from staff.
- Address
- 14011 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 368-4442
All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising KinderCare Learning Center #14 in Glendale. Parents consistently highlight the caring, professional staff who treat children as family, excellent communication with daily photos and updates, and a welcoming environment. The center holds Quality First 5-star rating and NAEYC+ accreditation.
- Address
- 20245 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 561-7757
Little Scholars Academy in Glendale, Arizona receives exclusively positive reviews (10 five-star ratings). Parents consistently praise specific teachers—particularly Ms. Lucia, Ms. Kelley, and Miss Dania—for their warmth, teaching quality, and genuine care for children's development and well-being.
- Address
- 17220 North 43rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 863-7080
- Address
- 5490 West Paradise Lane, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 773-6675
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center (now Skyrise School) in Glendale for its caring, stable staff, cleanliness, and safe environment. Multiple reviewers highlight the low teacher turnover rate, strong communication from management, and their children's happiness and engagement. Parents express complete trust in the facility's care and safety protocols.
- Address
- 10406 North 51st Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 939-8319
La Petite Academy Glendale receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents consistently highlight the leadership of Martha and Tammie, individual teacher dedication, and the safe, loving atmosphere where children thrive developmentally and emotionally. Many parents appreciate the camera access, daily updates, and feeling that their children have a second family at the center.
- Address
- 20195 North 67th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 561-6454
- Address
- 14711 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 588-9622
- Address
- 4932 West Myrtle Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 237-4487
Raising Arizona Preschool in Glendale receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, strong communication, and significant developmental progress children make in academic and social-emotional skills. Families describe it as a welcoming, family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend daily.
- Address
- 6145 West Olive Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 777-0113
- Address
- 4494 West Peoria Avenue, #120, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 395-5045
- Address
- 25475 North Stetson Hills Loop, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 445-5335
Parents consistently praise KinderCare Learning Center in Glendale for exceptional care, cleanliness, and strong communication through the app. Staff are described as caring, loving, and attentive, with director Sarah/Sara credited with significant improvements in leadership and facility policies. Children show measurable developmental progress and parents report feeling comfortable and at ease leaving their kids in this facility's care.
- Address
- 3524 West Union Hills, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 492-9178
- Address
- 10401 North 63rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 773-6680
- Address
- 4535 West Cholla Street, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 896-5145
- Address
- 5801 West Greenbriar Drive, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 938-5411
Kiddie Academy of North Phoenix receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the compassionate, caring staff and welcoming environment. Parents highlight strong teacher-child bonds, child developmental progress, cleanliness, and excellent communication through daily photos and app updates. Leadership, particularly owner Ms. Simmy and Director Ms. Buffy, are noted for responsiveness to parent concerns and professional handling of issues.
- Address
- 4250 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 580-1303
- Address
- 4602 West Sweetwater Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 896-6515
Great Beginnings Preschool #7 in Glendale receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring, patient staff, safe and clean environment, structured curriculum including Christian education, and the loving care children receive. Multiple families report significant positive behavioral and emotional growth in their children during their time at the center.
- Address
- 17230 North 59th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 682-7020
Raising Arizona Preschool in Glendale receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the warm, attentive staff, quality curriculum, and supportive environment, particularly highlighting the center's ability to help children overcome previous negative daycare experiences. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with the developmental progress and care their children receive.
- Address
- 16809 North Park Place, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (602) 843-2485
- Address
- 6753 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale, AZ
- Phone
- (623) 537-3535
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