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234 Child Daycare & Preschools in Phoenix, Arizona

Browse all 234 child daycare & preschools in Phoenix, Arizona. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Phoenix

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

    15025 North 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    Kaleidoscope Preschool in Phoenix receives universal praise from parents for its loving, attentive staff and play-based curriculum that integrates academics. Parents consistently highlight the strong sense of community, excellent security measures, responsive communication, and individualized attention given to each child. Multiple reviewers note their children have thrived emotionally and academically, with staff going above and beyond to support families.

    caring and consistent staff with low turnoverwarm welcoming atmospherestrong security measuresplay-based learning curriculum
  2. 2

    2601 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 87 children

    Small People Preschool Greenway receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Many families have enrolled for multiple years and recommend the center highly.

    caring and loving staffclean facilitiesattentive teachersengaging activities and crafts
  3. 3

    3530 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 43 children

    Camelback Holistic Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and directors (Emma and Terence), thoughtfully designed curriculum that balances academics with play-based learning, and the on-site chef who prepares fresh organic meals. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional skills, and appreciate the strong parent communication and supportive community environment.

    Caring and dedicated teachers and staffwarm and nurturing environmentplay-based and hands-on curriculumstrong academic preparation for kindergarten
  4. 4

    2132 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 29 children

    Mia Preschool & Childcare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe and clean environment, and quality early childhood education. Parents report their children thrived academically, improved social-emotional skills, and felt excited about attending. The owner Elizabeth and teaching staff are consistently highlighted as dedicated, loving, and professional.

    Caring and friendly staffsafe and clean environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergartenSpanish-language instruction
  5. 5

    1401 East Liberty Lane, Phoenix, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 184 children

    God's Garden Child Development Center in Phoenix receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the warm, family-like environment and child-centered curriculum. Parents consistently highlight Director Michelle Rhodes' leadership, the caring and educated staff, and the facility's focus on social-emotional development alongside academic preparation. Multiple families report their children thrive and are excited to attend.

    Safe and welcoming environmentchild-centered discovery-based curriculumexperienced and passionate staffDirector Michelle Rhodes' visible leadership and engagement
  6. 6

    801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 86 children

    Faith Lutheran Preschool in Phoenix receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and warm family-like community. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine engagement with children, individualized attention, and low staff turnover spanning 5-15+ years. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with many expressing deep gratitude for the smooth transition back to work.

    Warmwelcoming atmosphereexperienced and caring teacherslow staff turnover
  7. 7

    4221 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori in Phoenix receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners Aram and Maysa, along with teachers like Ms. Sarah and Ms. Katie, for creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong developmental progress and genuine happiness about attending. The school is described as feeling like a second home with excellent communication, clean facilities,

  8. 8
    Learn N' Play, INC.
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    15626 South 42nd Street, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 161 children

    Learn N' Play receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, cleanliness, and genuine care for children's development and emotional wellbeing across all age groups from infants to school-age. The facility is frequently recommended for providing a family-like atmosphere where both children and parents feel welcomed and supported.

    Caring and attentive staffClean facilityStrong parent-teacher communicationNurturing environment
  9. 9
    Natural Choice Academy
    4.72 score
    4.9(20)

    13840 North Tatum Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 182 children

    Parents consistently praise Natural Choice Academy as a loving, well-run center with highly trained and caring teachers who know each child individually. The facility is frequently highlighted for its organic, chef-prepared meals, beautiful outdoor spaces including nature play areas, and strong sense of community among families. Multiple parents report significant positive growth in their children and express deep satisfaction with the quality of care and education.

    Caring and attentive teachersorganic wholesome mealsoutdoor play areas with nature connectionstrong community and family events
  10. 10

    15815 North 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 99 children

    Desert Dawn Private School receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the nurturing, attentive staff, balanced academics and play approach, and strong sense of community. Parents consistently highlight their children's positive growth, excellent communication, and the warm, family-like environment. Many parents report it was their preferred choice after visiting multiple facilities.

    Caring and nurturing staff with low turnoverbalanced play and academicsexcellent parent communication with photo/video updatesoutdoor spaces including playground with goats and garden

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Phoenix based on parent reviews

Small People Preschool Greenway

5(20)

2601 East Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ

Small People Preschool Greenway receives universally positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, attentive staff, clean facilities, engaging activities, and nurturing environment where children feel safe and excited to attend. Many families have enrolled for multiple years and recommend the center highly.

caring and loving staffclean facilitiesattentive teachers

Camelback Holistic Preschool

5(20)

3530 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ

Camelback Holistic Preschool receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, dedicated staff and directors (Emma and Terence), thoughtfully designed curriculum that balances academics with play-based learning, and the on-site chef who prepares fresh organic meals. Parents report significant developmental progress in their children across academic, social, and emotional skills, and appreciate the strong parent communication and supportive community environment.

Caring and dedicated teachers and staffwarm and nurturing environmentplay-based and hands-on curriculum

Mia Preschool & Childcare, L.L.C.

5(15)

2132 West Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ

Mia Preschool & Childcare receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, safe and clean environment, and quality early childhood education. Parents report their children thrived academically, improved social-emotional skills, and felt excited about attending. The owner Elizabeth and teaching staff are consistently highlighted as dedicated, loving, and professional.

Caring and friendly staffsafe and clean environmentstrong academic preparation for kindergarten

Faith Lutheran Preschool

5(14)

801 East Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ

Faith Lutheran Preschool in Phoenix receives exclusively positive reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and warm family-like community. Parents highlight the teachers' genuine engagement with children, individualized attention, and low staff turnover spanning 5-15+ years. Families report their children thrive academically and emotionally, with many expressing deep gratitude for the smooth transition back to work.

Warmwelcoming atmosphereexperienced and caring teachers

A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori

4.9(20)

4221 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ

A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori in Phoenix receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the owners Aram and Maysa, along with teachers like Ms. Sarah and Ms. Katie, for creating a warm, nurturing, and enriching environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with strong developmental progress and genuine happiness about attending. The school is described as feeling like a second home with excellent communication, clean facilities,

Learn N' Play, INC.

4.9(20)

15626 South 42nd Street, Phoenix, AZ

Learn N' Play receives consistently excellent feedback from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight strong communication, cleanliness, and genuine care for children's development and emotional wellbeing across all age groups from infants to school-age. The facility is frequently recommended for providing a family-like atmosphere where both children and parents feel welcomed and supported.

Caring and attentive staffClean facilityStrong parent-teacher communication

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Child Daycare & Preschools in Phoenix, Arizona

There are 234 child daycare & preschools in Phoenix, Arizona, making up 50% of the 468 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 Phoenix, 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 Phoenix

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Tiny Treasures Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Tiny Treasures for its warm, caring staff and loving environment. Children show developmental progress, happiness, and readiness for kindergarten. The facility is noted for affordable pricing despite high-quality care and regular parent communication.

Attentive and caring staffdevelopmental support for children with delaysaffordability
Address
4123 North 15th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 266-4100
1st Step To Greatness, L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise 1st Step to Greatness as a caring, family-oriented daycare with dedicated staff who treat children exceptionally well. Multiple long-term families highlight quality home-cooked meals, educational activities, field trips, and individual attention to child development. Parents appreciate the owner's involvement and the center's community-focused approach.

caring and attentive staffhome-cooked mealseducational activities and skill development
Address
6807 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 601-6192
Valley Child Care #1001
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Valley Child Care #1001 in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the caring, personable staff who treat children individually, excellent communication, flexible scheduling, and competitive pricing. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in the center's care.

Warm and caring staffpersonalized attention to each childexcellent communication with parents
Address
3620 West Greenway Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 938-3100
Happy Dayz Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Happy Dayz Learning Center receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5 stars. Parents praise the caring, family-oriented staff, strong communication, and welcoming environment. Children reportedly enjoy attending and form strong bonds with teachers.

Caring and attentive staffexcellent teacher-child relationshipsopen communication with parents
Address
13033 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 942-6662
Panda Bear Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
5345 North 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 249-1566
Upward For Children And Families
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Parents consistently praise Upward for exceptional infant and toddler care with low teacher-to-child ratios, attentive and caring staff, and clean facilities. The daycare is noted for strong communication, developmental focus, flexibility, and competitive pricing. Multiple families report being very satisfied and would recommend the facility.

Low caregiver-to-infant ratioclean facilitiesfrequent communication via app
Address
6306 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 279-5801
Shellie'S Early Start Learning Center L.L.C. #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Shellie's Early Start Learning Center for its caring, family-oriented environment and effective educational programs. Staff members are described as patient, loving, and dedicated to child development, with particular recognition for potty training and early academic skills. The facility emphasizes safety, security, and strong relationships with families.

Caring and patient stafffamily-like atmosphereeffective potty training and early academic instruction (letter tracing
Address
4616 South Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 243-1009
Childtime Childcare
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise ChildTime in Phoenix for its clean, safe environment and caring staff. Children show significant developmental progress, and parents appreciate the communication, field trips, and curriculum alignment with local schools. The facility has earned strong loyalty with families using the center for multiple years.

Clean and well-organized facilityprofessional and caring staffdevelopmental progress in children
Address
5050 East Warner Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 893-3330
Maranatha Day Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Maranatha Day Care Center receives mostly positive feedback regarding friendly staff and welcoming environment. However, there are serious concerns raised about unprofessional conduct by staff members and inadequate problem resolution.

Caring and friendly stafffamily-oriented atmospherechildren enjoy attending
Address
3526 West Polk Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 477-0100
Yellow Brick Road Preschools
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Yellow Brick Road Preschools in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents who describe caring, professional staff that treat children as part of their own family. Parents highlight the clean facility, ample outdoor time, flexible enrollment options, and reasonable pricing. The center is noted for responsive leadership and willingness to address parent concerns.

caring and loving staffclean facilityabundant outdoor time
Address
392 East Windsor Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 265-9424
Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise this TutorTime location for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. Children show notable developmental progress in social skills, academics, and confidence. Families report feeling confident and worry-free with their children in this facility.

Caring and friendly stafflow staff turnoverstrong parent-teacher communication
Address
15365 South 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 704-0536
Strong Foundations Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Strong Foundations receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring and attentive staff, quality early childhood education, and children's enthusiasm for attending. One parent reported a negative experience involving a child's disenrollment and a CPS call related to behavioral concerns.

Kind and attentive staffpatient teachers invested in children's developmentchildren excited to attend
Address
2302 West Colter Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 374-8770
Guardian Angels Learning Center L.L.C.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Guardian Angels Learning Center receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with excellent communication through daily updates and photos. The facility is noted as clean, secure, and providing a good balance of play and learning activities.

Warm and attentive staffchild development milestone monitoringclean and secure facility
Address
4105 North 51st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 772-0528
Happy Kids Child Care Center I I
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Happy Kids Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the friendly and caring staff and owners. However, one parent reported safety concerns about their grandchild being repeatedly injured and cited inadequate supervision.

Amazing and kind staffcaring ownerschildren enjoy attending
Address
3531 North 43rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 559-4755
Children'S Place Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Children's Place Learning Center for its caring staff, safe environment, and educational activities. Children reportedly enjoy attending and show developmental progress. The facility is well-maintained with flexible management and strong director leadership.

Caring and professional staffchild safetydevelopmental progress
Address
4541 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 368-8000
Kid' S Country Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kid's Country Club as an excellent daycare with caring, professional staff and strong educational focus. Children reportedly enjoy attending, develop meaningful bonds with teachers, and show measurable learning progress. The center is noted for its low staff turnover, communication with parents, and welcoming management.

Caring and attentive staffeducational curriculum beyond basic childcarelow employee turnover
Address
2637 West Orangewood Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 995-2898
Kiddie Country Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Kiddie Country Club receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied parents who appreciate the caring staff and home-like environment, but serious concerns from other parents about management issues, health protocols, and communication problems. Multiple parents highlight exceptional teachers and directors, while others report rudeness from leadership, potential HIPAA violations, and inconsistent policies regarding sick children.

caring and hands-on staffloving teachershome-like atmosphere
Address
3645 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 841-7338
Kiddie Kare #3
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kare #3 for its family-like atmosphere, caring and compassionate staff, and safe environment. The facility is commended for accommodating children with medical needs, providing meals and transportation, flexible scheduling, and affordable pricing. Multiple parents report their children love attending and have enrolled multiple siblings or recommended the center to family and friends.

Caring and compassionate staffsafe environmentfamily-like atmosphere
Address
6019 North 23rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 242-3293
Just Like Home Day Care & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Just Like Home Day Care & Preschool receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, clean facilities, strong communication, developmental support, reasonable pricing, and safe environment that makes them feel confident leaving their children.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facilities
Address
4940 East Mcdowell Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 275-5352
Kidworks Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise KIDWORKS ACADEMY for its caring, attentive staff and welcoming environment. The facility is noted for flexibility in scheduling, competitive pricing, extended hours including Saturday service, and willingness to accommodate individual child needs. Multiple long-term families report their children thrive here and feel the staff treats kids with genuine care.

Friendly and attentive staffflexible scheduling and extended hours including Saturdayscompetitive pricing
Address
3539 West Bell Road, Ste 11, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 439-7200
Robin'S Nest
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Parents consistently praise Robin's Nest for its caring and attentive staff who treat children with genuine love and respect. Multiple families report long-term enrollment spanning 3-4 years, indicating high satisfaction and trust in the facility. The daycare is described as a safe, fun environment with excellent parent-staff communication.

Caring and professional staffstrong teacher-child relationshipspositive environment
Address
3420 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 272-0401
Active Learning Center #4
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Active Learning Center #4 receives universally positive feedback from parents, with all recent reviews rating 5/5 stars. Parents consistently praise the caring and attentive staff, safe learning environment, and noticeable developmental progress in their children across all age groups.

Caring and attentive staffpositive and welcoming atmospherechildren show measurable learning and developmental progress
Address
3342 West Roosevelt Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 272-3609
Explorers In Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Explorers in Learning for its caring, attentive staff who create a safe and loving environment where children thrive academically and socially. The daycare is noted for excellent communication with parents, clean facilities, and engaging activities across all age groups. Teachers are commended for their willingness to accommodate special needs and provide parental guidance.

Caring and professional staffexcellent communication with parentsclean and bright facility
Address
4723 East Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 953-1200
Lifeprints Childcare & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

Parents consistently praise Lifeprints Childcare & Learning Center for its caring and attentive staff, strong safety practices, and family-like environment. Director Jennifer and other staff members are frequently mentioned by name and commended for genuinely caring about the children. One parent disputed a previous negative review, attributing it to a former employee with poor classroom management skills.

Staff care and attentivenesssafety prioritizationexcellent communication
Address
15630 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 993-5447
Chris-Town Y M C A
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

CHRIS-TOWN YMCA in Phoenix is a YMCA facility with a preschool program. Reviews are highly mixed, with strong praise for staff friendliness and facility cleanliness offset by significant concerns about childcare program management, safety protocols, and customer service inconsistencies.

Friendly and welcoming staffclean facilitieswell-maintained gym equipment
Address
5517 North 17th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 242-7717
North Valley Christian Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.6

North Valley Christian Academy receives mixed reviews with strong praise from satisfied families but significant concerns from others. Supporters highlight warm campus culture, dedicated teachers, and Christ-centered education, while critics report disorganization, poor communication from administration, lack of special services support, and inconsistent treatment of families.

Warm and welcoming campus environmentteachers who go above and beyondChrist-centered cu
Address
33655 North 27th Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 551-3454
Adventures In Learning
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Adventures in Learning receives highly polarized reviews. Five-star reviews praise the clean facility, caring owner Miss Donna, warm staff, educational activities, and long-term family relationships. However, one-star reviews report serious safety and health concerns including unexplained injuries, potential health code violations, staff rudeness, and inadequate supervision.

Clean facilitycaring and present ownerwarm and welcoming staff
Address
3821 North Third Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 277-2505
Cactus Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.5

Parents consistently praise Cactus Kids Preschool for its friendly and caring staff, strong communication, and affordable pricing. Children show noticeable progress in learning and genuinely enjoy attending. The facility maintains high standards of cleanliness, safety, and educational quality.

Friendly and caring staffexcellent communication with parentsaffordable pricing
Address
7418 West Indian School Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 846-6900
Kingdom Kids Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4
Address
8838 South 2nd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 682-7968
Amigo Preschools #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.4

Amigo Preschools #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, bilingual environment, and welcoming atmosphere. However, serious safety and security concerns have been raised including unsupervised children leaving the facility, inadequate ID verification at pickup, and lost items without incident reports.

Caring and kind staffchildren enjoy attendingbilingual environment
Address
4035 North 71st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 848-1295

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Frequently asked questions

There are 234 child daycare & preschools daycares in Phoenix, Arizona, out of 468 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 Phoenix, 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
Phoenix offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 234 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 68 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 28 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 138 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 Phoenix for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Phoenix 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.