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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Nogales, AZ

Compare 8 child daycare & preschools in Nogales. Average rating: 4.9/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Nogales, Arizona at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.9/5
Parent reviews
20
Top rated (4.5+)
7

Nogales has 8 licensed child daycare & preschools with 20 parent reviews averaging 4.9/5.7 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 100% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around the 85621 zip code, averaging 4.9 stars across 11 programs.Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Nogales

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
    Smart Kids
    4.67 score
    5(10)

    939 North Perkins Avenue, Nogales, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 45 children

    Smart Kids Preschool in Nogales receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional staff, qualified director, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant learning gains in literacy, math, and kindergarten readiness within short timeframes, with children mastering letters, reading, writing, and numbers.

    Qualified and dedicated directorexperienced and patient teachersengaging curriculum covering arts/music/physical education/literacyclean facilities
  2. 2
    Akira'S Learning Center L.L.C.
    4.27 score
    4.5(6)

    1200 East Patagonia Highway, Ste# 2, Nogales, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 49 children

    Parents consistently praise Akira's Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational programming. The center is noted as the only daycare in Nogales that accepts infants and serves healthy meals. Multiple reviewers highlight the director's willingness to work with families and the engaging activities offered.

    Attentive and professional staffwell-kept and sanitized facilityeducational curriculum (ABC'scounting

Rating Distribution

Based on 7 daycares with Google ratings in Nogales

4.5 - 5.0
7
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Nogales, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.86avg rating
8 daycares · 5 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
3 daycares · 2 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Nogales zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8562111
4.9
7

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Nogales (30–129 children)

Small

up to 30 children

2

Medium

31–75 children

7

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Nogales based on parent reviews

Smart Kids

5(10)

939 North Perkins Avenue, Nogales, AZ

Smart Kids Preschool in Nogales receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional staff, qualified director, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant learning gains in literacy, math, and kindergarten readiness within short timeframes, with children mastering letters, reading, writing, and numbers.

Qualified and dedicated directorexperienced and patient teachersengaging curriculum covering arts/music/physical education/literacy

Akira'S Learning Center L.L.C.

4.5(6)

1200 East Patagonia Highway, Ste# 2, Nogales, AZ

Parents consistently praise Akira's Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational programming. The center is noted as the only daycare in Nogales that accepts infants and serves healthy meals. Multiple reviewers highlight the director's willingness to work with families and the engaging activities offered.

Attentive and professional staffwell-kept and sanitized facilityeducational curriculum (ABC's

Rain Forest Montessori Preschool & Day Care Center, INC

5(1)

786 N Industrial Park, Nogales, AZ

Sonshine Christian Preschool

4.8(1)

1916 North Frank Reed Rd, Nogales, AZ

Sunshine Preschool

5

870 North Perkins, Nogales, AZ

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Daycare types in Nogales

Child Daycare & Preschools 8Headstart Programs 3

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🎨 Preschools 4⛪ Catholic Daycare 2

Child Daycare & Preschools in Nogales, Arizona

There are 8 child daycare & preschools in Nogales, Arizona, making up 73% of the 11 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Nogales have an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities, with 100% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 20 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Nogales, 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 Nogales

Showing 8 results

Smart Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
5

Smart Kids Preschool in Nogales receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional staff, qualified director, and strong academic curriculum. Parents report significant learning gains in literacy, math, and kindergarten readiness within short timeframes, with children mastering letters, reading, writing, and numbers.

Qualified and dedicated directorexperienced and patient teachersengaging curriculum covering arts/music/physical education/literacy
Address
939 North Perkins Avenue, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 841-1139
Sunshine Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
870 North Perkins, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 287-2052
Rain Forest Montessori Preschool & Day Care Center, INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
5
Address
786 N Industrial Park, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 761-1599
Sonshine Christian Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.8
Address
1916 North Frank Reed Rd, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 281-1677
Akira'S Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.5

Parents consistently praise Akira's Learning Center for its caring staff, clean facility, and quality educational programming. The center is noted as the only daycare in Nogales that accepts infants and serves healthy meals. Multiple reviewers highlight the director's willingness to work with families and the engaging activities offered.

Attentive and professional staffwell-kept and sanitized facilityeducational curriculum (ABC's
Address
1200 East Patagonia Highway, Ste# 2, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 287-0794
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
207 W Oak Street, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 287-2223
St. Andrew'S Preschool & Day Care Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
969 West Country Club Dr., Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 281-0133
Lourdes Catholic School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
555 Patagonia Highway, Nogales, AZ
Phone
(520) 287-5659

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 child daycare & preschools daycares in Nogales, Arizona, out of 11 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Nogales have an average Google rating of 4.9 out of 5 across 7 rated facilities. About 100% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in Nogales, 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
Nogales offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 3 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 Nogales for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Nogales 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.