Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Mesa, AZ
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, Arizona at a glance
- Programs
- 93
- Avg rating
- 4.24/5
- Parent reviews
- 1,369
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 25
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.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Mesa
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.
- 1Munchkins' Place Learning Center4.72 score4.9(20)
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.
Kind and patient staffsafe and clean environmentlanguage instructionspeech development support - 2Noah'S Ark Preschool4.65 score4.9(13)
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.
Dedicated and caring teachersChristian/faith-based educationstructured learning environment that encourages creativitystrong academic growth (including language skills) - 3The Preschool At Red Mountain United Methodist Church4.64 score5(9)
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.
Warm and nurturing environmentdedicated and patient teachersbalanced curriculumfaith-based values - 4Queen Of Peace Parish School4.64 score4.8(20)
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.
Welcoming and friendly communityknowledgeable and caring priests and deaconsquality religious education and sacrament preparationbilingual services (English and Spanish) - 5Sunrise Preschools #2224.64 score4.8(20)
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.
Caring and attentive teachersexcellent staff communicationnutritious and varied mealschild development and learning progress - 6
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.
Friendly and welcoming staffstrong music programspiritual environmenthelpful community members - 7Organic Beginnings Preschool4.62 score5(8)
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.
Nature-based learning environmentdirector Angelina's expertise and professionalismon-site garden and animalsbeautiful facilities with outdoor oasis space - 8Bridges Early Childhood Education4.56 score4.7(20)
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.
Caring and attentive staffpatient teacherswelcoming environmentstrong communication with parents - 9Sunrise Preschools #1344.48 score4.6(20)
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.
Caring and trustworthy staffclean facilitychild enthusiasm for schoolstrong communication with parents - 10Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers4.48 score4.6(20)
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.
Caring and dedicated staffstrong parent communication and daily updatesclean and safe environmentacademic advancement
Rating Distribution
Based on 82 daycares with Google ratings in Mesa
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 1,369 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Mesa, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
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 |
Facility Sizes
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
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Mesa based on parent reviews
Munchkins' Place Learning Center
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.
Sunrise Preschools #222
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.
Organic Beginnings Preschool
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.
Bridges Early Childhood Education
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.
Sunrise Preschools #134
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.
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers
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.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Mesa, Arizona
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.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Mesa
Showing 93 results
- Address
- 2834 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 926-8375
- Address
- 851 North Stapley Drive, Mesa, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 834-6202
- Address
- 539 North Center Street, Mesa, AZ
- Phone
- (480) 247-3472
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- Child Daycare & Preschools — 93 facilities
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