234 Child Daycare & Preschools in Phoenix, Arizona

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

   Kaleidoscope Preschool

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   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

   Small People Preschool Greenway

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   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

   Camelback Holistic Preschool

   4.8 score

   5(20)

   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

   Mia Preschool & Childcare, L.L.C.

   4.75 score

   5(15)

   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

   God'S Garden Child Development Center

   4.74 score

   5(14)

   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

   Faith Lutheran Preschool

   4.74 score

   5(14)

   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

   A Step Ahead Preschool & Montessori

   4.72 score

   4.9(20)

   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

    Desert Dawn Private School

    4.72 score

    4.9(20)

    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

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