
Compare 93 child daycare & preschools in Mesa. Average rating: 4.24/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Mesa has 93 licensed child daycare & preschools with 1,369 parent reviews averaging 4.24/5.Notable: 12 Montessori programs offer alternative early-learning approaches.The highest-rated options cluster around 85207 (avg 4.7 stars), while 85204 has the largest selection (22 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
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.
2111 South Alma School Road, #15, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children
Parents consistently praise Munchkins' Place Learning Center for its nurturing, safe environment and high-quality staff who genuinely care for children. The facility excels in developmental support including potty training, speech development, language instruction, and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing, strong communication, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.
2745 North 32nd Street, Mesa, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 50 children
Noah's Ark Preschool in Mesa receives unanimous praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the dedicated, caring staff, strong Christian environment, and structured yet creative approach to early childhood education. Children reportedly show significant academic growth and emotional development while enjoying their time at the school.
2936 North Power Road, Mesa, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 58 children
Parents consistently praise The Preschool at RMUMC for its warm, nurturing environment and highly dedicated teachers who provide individualized attention. Reviews highlight a balanced curriculum combining academics, play, and social-emotional development within a Christ-centered community. Children reportedly show genuine excitement about attending and develop strong foundational skills for future success.
141 North Macdonald Street, Mesa, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children
Queen of Peace Parish School is a highly-rated religious facility in Mesa with consistently positive reviews. Parents praise the welcoming community atmosphere, dedicated clergy, quality religious education programs, and bilingual services. The facility has maintained its reputation over decades with multi-generational family involvement.
2734 South Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 153 children
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschool #222 for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, nutritious meals, and how the facility helped with transitions like drop-offs and potty training. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars.
161 North Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 28 children
Note: Reviews provided are for First Presbyterian Church, not the Head Start program specifically. Reviewers praise the church's worship services, music program, and welcoming community, with one mention of a preschool program. No substantive reviews of the Head Start daycare program were available.
521 North Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 33 children
Parents unanimously praise Organic Beginnings Preschool for its nature-based, play-centered curriculum and beautiful facilities. Director Angelina is consistently highlighted for her knowledge, passion, and attentiveness to child development. Children reportedly thrive in the program and enjoy attending daily.
1201 North 66th Street, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 117 children
Bridges Early Childhood Education in Mesa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, welcoming environment, and focus on imaginative play and child development. Children show strong attachment to the school and demonstrate noticeable growth in social and academic skills.
102 North Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 208 children
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #134 for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be excited about attending, and parents feel comfortable and supported by management. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, maintaining open communication, and providing reasonable pricing.
1928 North Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 220 children
Tutor Time of Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and academic preparation. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, director Tina's leadership, and staff dedication to children's emotional and developmental needs. The center is known for low teacher turnover and making families feel supported.
Based on 82 daycares with Google ratings in Mesa
Top qualities mentioned across 1,369 reviews, analyzed by AI
Average ratings by facility type in Mesa, based on parent reviews
Mesa zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85207 | 8 | 4.7 | 1 | |
| 85215 | 5 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 85208 | 5 | 4.6 | 1 | |
| 85213 | 7 | 4.5 | 4 | |
| 85210 | 12 | 4.44 | 4 | |
| 85209 | 9 | 4.3 | 1 | |
| 85201 | 20 | 4.28 | 5 | |
| 85203 | 18 | 4.23 | 4 | |
| 85202 | 16 | 4.21 | 2 | |
| 85204 | 22 | 4.07 | 0 |
Capacity distribution of daycares in Mesa (10–577 children)
Small
up to 30 children
32
Medium
31–75 children
60
Large
76–150 children
22
Very Large
150+ children
34
Highest rated daycares in Mesa based on parent reviews
2111 South Alma School Road, #15, Mesa, AZ
Parents consistently praise Munchkins' Place Learning Center for its nurturing, safe environment and high-quality staff who genuinely care for children. The facility excels in developmental support including potty training, speech development, language instruction, and kindergarten readiness. Parents appreciate the reasonable pricing, strong communication, and the children's enthusiasm for attending.
2734 South Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschool #222 for its caring, professional staff and nurturing environment where children thrive academically and socially. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication, nutritious meals, and how the facility helped with transitions like drop-offs and potty training. All 10 reviews rate the center 5/5 stars.
521 North Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ
Parents unanimously praise Organic Beginnings Preschool for its nature-based, play-centered curriculum and beautiful facilities. Director Angelina is consistently highlighted for her knowledge, passion, and attentiveness to child development. Children reportedly thrive in the program and enjoy attending daily.
1201 North 66th Street, Mesa, AZ
Bridges Early Childhood Education in Mesa receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents praise the caring and attentive staff, welcoming environment, and focus on imaginative play and child development. Children show strong attachment to the school and demonstrate noticeable growth in social and academic skills.
102 North Lindsay Road, Mesa, AZ
Parents consistently praise Sunrise Preschools #134 for its caring, professional staff and clean facilities. Children are reported to be excited about attending, and parents feel comfortable and supported by management. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, maintaining open communication, and providing reasonable pricing.
1928 North Gilbert Road, Mesa, AZ
Tutor Time of Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents for exceptional staff care, strong communication, and academic preparation. Parents highlight the welcoming environment, director Tina's leadership, and staff dedication to children's emotional and developmental needs. The center is known for low teacher turnover and making families feel supported.
Mesa, Arizona offers 93 childcare and preschool options, providing a wide variety of care structures for families. Reviewers consistently highlight clean environments, safe spaces, and attentive staff as the defining features of these centers. Parents often find quality care concentrated in specific neighborhoods, with some areas showing higher satisfaction rates than others.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Mesa have an average rating of 4.24 out of 5 across 82 rated facilities, with 30% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.8 stars. Our analysis covers 1,369 parent reviews. Parents in Mesa most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, caring and attentive staff, and beautiful location.
When choosing a daycare in Mesa, 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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Parents consistently praise Kinderland Daycare for its caring, family-oriented environment where children are excited to attend. Staff members are described as genuinely invested in each child's development, providing strong communication with parents, educational instruction, and emotional support. Multiple families report years of loyalty and satisfaction with the center.
Parents consistently praise Primrose School of East Mesa for its warm, caring environment and dedicated staff. Reviewers highlight strong child development outcomes, excellent communication, cleanliness, and administrative accessibility. Multiple families report long-term enrollment and high satisfaction with their children's growth and happiness at the facility.
5th Place Community Childcare in Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight excellent communication, safety measures, small class sizes, and caring staff who go above and beyond in child development and care.
Lovable Kids Kare Mesa has received predominantly positive reviews praising the new ownership, clean environment, caring staff, and practical amenities like transportation and fresh snacks. However, one negative review alleges serious concerns including inadequate feeding, physical handling of children, and a child found unsupervised outside.
Teach and Care is highly praised by parents for providing a warm, family-like environment with caring staff who treat children as their own. Parents consistently highlight the clean facilities, quality meals, professional teachers, and positive developmental outcomes for their children over multiple years of enrollment.
Little Geniuses Childcare Center receives consistently high praise from parents and staff. Parents highlight the caring and friendly staff, effective communication through their tracking app, and strong developmental progress in their children. The center is noted for being trustworthy, affordable, DES-approved, and providing a welcoming, safe learning environment.
Parents praise the Ross Farnsworth East Valley YMCA for its clean, well-maintained facility and friendly, attentive staff. The center offers diverse amenities including a pool, fitness classes, youth sports programs, childcare, and swim lessons at competitive pricing. Families report high satisfaction with the overall environment and quality of care and services.
These reviews do not appear to be for a daycare center. The reviews describe experiences at Mesa Community College (MCC), a higher education institution in Mesa, Arizona, covering nursing programs, general academics, campus facilities, and campus events.
The reviews provided are not for a daycare center but for Mesa Community College, a higher education institution. The reviews describe positive experiences with college programs, faculty, campus facilities, and student support services. No actual daycare reviews were found for MESA Community College Children's Center.
A Shining Star Preschool in Mesa receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and communicative staff, particularly Mrs. Rhonda and Ms. Joy. However, one parent reported serious concerns including rude teachers, cold food, favoritism toward staff relatives, lice issues, and inadequate supervision of child safety incidents.
Start Right Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with nine 5-star reviews praising the caring, knowledgeable staff, clean facility, individualized child care, and family-oriented approach. One 1-star review alleges a bedbug infestation in the 1-2 year old classroom and claims the facility did not notify other parents.
Parents highlight the staff's family-like warmth and the positive environment for children, with one noting their son enjoys his teachers. However, a single review strongly criticizes the center as unprofessional.
Parents overwhelmingly praise Liberty Arts Academy for its caring, involved principal (Mr. Wald), compassionate teachers, and family-oriented environment. The school's no-homework policy, emphasis on play-based learning, and whole-child approach are frequently highlighted as reasons families chose or switched to the school. Multiple parents describe feeling like part of a family community and report their children love attending.
Parents consistently praise Kids Haven for its caring, attentive staff and supportive ownership under Mr. James. The facility is noted for strong communication, safety features including 24/7 cameras, cleanliness, and affordability. Multiple parents report their children are happy and comfortable, with noticeable improvements since new ownership.
Kids Play Learning Center #5 receives mostly very positive reviews from long-term parents who praise the staff's care, professionalism, and ability to work with children with behavioral challenges. However, two negative reviews cite concerns about yelling and lack of respect toward children, particularly regarding special needs care.
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.
A few parents describe the center as helpful and enjoyable, with one specifically noting it is a great location for a cheer team. The feedback highlights positive experiences without mentioning any drawbacks.
One parent reports that a child enjoys attending the center, while another describes severe safety concerns including unlocked doors, unsecured access, and staff inattention. A reviewer alleges neglect and dangerous conditions, suggesting the facility poses a significant risk to children's well-being.
Some parents report high satisfaction with the Montessori approach, highlighting teacher enthusiasm and significant improvements in their children's independence and confidence. Conversely, one family describes a distressing experience involving inadequate nutrition, lack of communication regarding activities and sleep, and negative impacts on their toddler's emotional well-being.
All Together Now Preschool and Childcare in Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, family-oriented staff, strong communication, safety measures, and affordable pricing. Children reportedly love attending and are reluctant to leave.
New Beginnings Preschool in Mesa receives consistently high praise from parents who describe caring, attentive staff and a welcoming environment where children thrive academically and socially. Parents highlight the facility's cleanliness, flexible hours, engaging activities, and strong teacher-child relationships as key strengths.
Parents consistently praise Kids Play Learning Center for its friendly, caring staff and clean facilities. The daycare emphasizes play-based learning with flexible hours (open until 7-8pm weekdays), and parents report their children are happy and well-behaved. Staff are described as welcoming, attentive, and professional.
These reviews are not about the daycare's child care services, but rather about A New Leaf, a separate organization that provides emergency assistance and shelter services. Reviews are mixed, with some praising staff compassion and assistance with housing and bills, while others criticize accessibility issues, screening problems, and staff conduct.
Self Development Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviews praise excellent staff, strong learning outcomes, and family experiences, with parents highlighting consistency and caring teachers. However, negative reviews report serious concerns including poor hygiene, frequent illness, inadequate diaper changes, unprofessional phone interactions, and lack of inclusivity for special needs children.
Magellan Christian Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the warm, caring staff, strong academic and Christian curriculum, and safe environment. Parents report smooth transitions for their children, excellent communication, and stable teacher retention. Children show significant developmental progress and enthusiasm for attending.
Feedback for JUMP START LEARNING CENTER is sharply divided, with some parents praising the staff's compassion and engagement while others report severe operational failures and hygiene issues. Positive experiences highlight dedicated teachers and enriching activities, whereas negative accounts cite unprofessionalism, lice infestations, and a complete lack of responsiveness from management.
Maxwell Preschool Academy in Mesa receives mixed reviews with significant concerns about management and operations. While some long-term parents praise staff bonds and teacher quality, numerous recent reviews cite billing disputes, safety concerns, staff conduct issues, and operational failures including missed pickups and inadequate supervision.
Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its warm, caring staff, strong communication, and developmental programs. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their safety. The center is noted for accommodating special needs, dietary restrictions, and maintaining flexible schedules.
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