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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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M.E.S.D.#38 - Rose Lane M A C / E C P
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1155 East Rose Lane, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 664-7470
Little Angels Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1930 West Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 113 & 115, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 594-0888
Kidspark
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents overwhelmingly praise KidsPark for its caring, attentive staff and safe, clean environment. Children enjoy attending and parents appreciate the flexible hours, engaging curriculum with arts and crafts, daily reports, and quality meal service. Multiple long-term families recommend it highly as a reliable and trustworthy childcare option.

caring and kind staffsafe environmentclean and organized facilities
Address
12635 North 48th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 788-2445
Greater Phoenix Urban League - Peralta
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
7125 West Encanto Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 276-9305
Advance U
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
449 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 243-8531
W.E.S.D.#6 - Ironwood Elementary School & Extended
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14850 North 39th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 896-5657
Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center @ Carefree, INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center @ Carefree (operating as Busy Bees) for its exceptional staff, particularly director Amy and team members Kayla and Brianna. The center is noted for being clean, well-organized, and providing a family-like atmosphere where children feel safe, secure, and engaged in learning. Multiple parents highlight excellent communication, developmental growth, and their children's enthusiasm about attending.

Caring and professional staffclean facilitystrong leadership
Address
2717 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 780-1786
Montessori Day Schools - Mountainside
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
9215 North 14th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 943-7672
Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Centers
Child Daycare & Preschools

Tutor Time Child Care in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional staff care, particularly directors and teachers by name, along with modern features like live-feed cameras and strong educational focus. The facility is described as clean, well-managed, and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive.

Caring and attentive staffexperienced teacherslive-feed camera app for parent communication
Address
875 East Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 938-5257
Valley Child Care & Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Valley Child Care & Learning Center (operating as Busy Bees) in Phoenix receives consistently high praise from parents. Parents highlight the nurturing and professional staff, engaging BeeCurious curriculum, clean and secure facilities, strong communication through daily updates and photos, and the sense of community created among families and staff. Children show excitement about attending and demonstrable growth in learning and development.

Professional and caring
Address
4041 East Cactus Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 996-2500
Compass Educational Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2435 East Pecan Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 354-4179
Kiddie Kare #1
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Kiddie Kare for its caring, attentive staff who treat children like family. Multiple long-term families highlight strong communication, clean facilities, and a warm, respectful environment that gives them peace of mind. Directors Miss Bella and Miss Martha are specifically commended for their dedication and customer service.

caring and attentive staffexcellent communicationclean and organized facility
Address
4411 North 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 240-2280
Reid Traditional Schools' Painted Rock Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
14800 North 25th Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 466-8255
W.E.S.D.#6 - Lookout Mountain
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
15 West Coral Gables Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 896-5900
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise this KinderCare location for its thoughtful classroom design, intentional approach to child development, and strong leadership under Director Christi. The center has undergone recent improvements in staffing and curriculum while maintaining quality despite rapid enrollment growth. Parents highlight excellent communication, daily activity updates via app, and staff who genuinely care about children's wellbeing and development.

Thoughtful classroom layout and setupage-appropriate curriculumresponsive and transparent leadership
Address
4120 East Ranch Circle North, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 759-9879
Community Montessori School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
3737 East Shea Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 953-9532
Villa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2802 East Meadowbrook Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 955-2210
Montessori Educare Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1244 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 283-8885
Kindercare Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Parents consistently praise Desert Ridge KinderCare for its caring, professional staff and safe, clean environment. Children show strong academic, social, and emotional development with engaging daily activities. The mobile app for photo updates and daily communication is highly valued by families.

Caring and professional staffattentive teachersresponsive to parent questions
Address
22050 North 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 419-7008
P.E.S.D. #92 - Villa De Paz School
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4940 North 103rd Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 772-2490
Chicanos Por La Causa INC / Murphy E C D
Child Daycare & Preschools

Chicanos Por La Causa Inc / Murphy E C D receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from families and community members who praise the organization's comprehensive support services, including childcare, housing assistance, and bill payment help. Parents consistently highlight the exceptional customer service, professionalism, and genuine care demonstrated by staff members. The organization is noted for serving families in crisis situations with efficiency and non-discriminator

Address
3140 West Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 353-5415
Life Time - Scottsdale
Child Daycare & Preschools

These reviews are for a gym/fitness facility, not a daycare center. The reviews consistently praise the clean facilities, friendly staff, diverse amenities including pools and fitness classes, and quality personal trainers. Members note the premium pricing is justified by the comprehensive family-friendly offerings and professional service.

Clean and well-maintained facilitiesfriendly and knowledgeable staffdiverse amenities (pools
Address
6850 East Chauncey Lane, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 538-9009
A.E.S.D.#68 - Alhambra Preschool Programs
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
4530 West Campbell Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 246-5155
Maricopa Center For Adolescent Parents
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2830 West Glendale Avenue, Ste 28, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 234-3941
Childtime Children'S Center
Child Daycare & Preschools

Childtime Children's Center in Phoenix receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and structured curriculum. Parents consistently highlight excellent communication through daily updates and live cameras, as well as strong relationships between staff and children that prepare kids well for kindergarten.

Caring and patient staffstructured age-appropriate curriculumlive camera access
Address
3011 West Bell Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 866-7239
Montessori Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
516 West Bethany Home Road, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 264-0096
Kindercare Learning Center #1465
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
10653 North 25th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 371-8881
M.E.S.D.#38 - Madison Traditional Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
925 East Maryland Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 745-4070
Little Angels
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1544 East Mitchell Drive, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 230-2689
Khalsa Montessori
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
2536 North 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 252-3759

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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.