How do I choose the right daycare in Surprise?

When choosing a daycare in Surprise, 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

What types of daycare are available in Surprise?

Surprise offers several types of childcare facilities: Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities Headstart Programs — 1 facilities Church Daycare — 1 facilities Before or After School Daycare — 15 facilities Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.

Headstart Programs in Surprise, Arizona (1 Results)

Q: What is the average cost of daycare in Arizona?

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 Surprise for current pricing.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Surprise

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.

Wee Rascals Preschool

4.52 score

4.7(14)

12938 West Greenway Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 137 children

Wee Rascals Preschool in Surprise, Arizona receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring, family-oriented staff and owners who form genuine relationships with children and maintain open communication with parents. Parents report clean facilities, reasonable pricing, and children who are happy and excited to attend.

Warm and genuine stafffamily-oriented approachowners actively present and involvednon-judgmental environment

Phoenix Children'S Academy Private Preschool # 226

4.4 score

4.5(20)

15562 North Reems Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 209 children

Phoenix Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, attentive staff and educational focus. Parents emphasize their children's happiness, security, and developmental progress, with many noting this facility surpasses other childcare experiences they've had. The clean, welcoming environment and strong communication from management are frequently cited as standout features.

Caring and attentive teacherswarm welcoming environmenteducational curriculum with homework and artschild safety measures including classroom cameras and security codes

Jumpstart Childcare & Learning Center

4.32 score

4.4(20)

12482 West Greenway Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 94 children

Parents consistently praise Sweet Pea Kids Preschool & Child Care for exceptional staff quality, genuine care, and family-like environment. Children show significant developmental progress in social skills, learning, and emotional growth. The facility is noted as clean, safe, and maintains strong communication with parents.

Caring and trained stafffamily-like treatment of childrenopen communication and timely updatesdirector Ms. Lynnette is approachable and accommodating

Sierra Montana Recreation Center

4.32 score

4.4(20)

14861 West Spring Lane, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 144 children

Sierra Montana Recreation Center is a well-regarded facility in Surprise, Arizona that offers preschool (tot time), martial arts classes, camps, and event hosting. Parents consistently praise the knowledgeable and patient instructors, engaging activities including crafts and movie nights, and the overall happy experiences their children have. The facility is noted for its good neighborhood location and well-maintained amenities.

Patient and knowledgeable instructorsgreat martial arts/karate programspreschool teachersengaging events and camps

Wirtzie'S Preschool And Childcare

4.32 score

4.4(19)

16752 North Greasewood Street, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 78 children

Parents consistently praise Wirtzie's Preschool for its caring, professional staff who treat children as family members. The facility is noted for nutritious on-site meals, strong curriculum, intergenerational programs with seniors, and regular communication with parents through photos and updates. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and making significant developmental progress.

Loving and attentive staffnutritious on-site meals (Birt's Bistro)structured curriculumregular photo/progress updates sent to parents

Word Of Life Lutheran Preschool

4.29 score

4.4(13)

17525 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 125 children

Word of Life Lutheran Preschool in Surprise, Arizona receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising the warm, welcoming Christian environment and caring staff. Parents highlight strong faith-based education, meaningful engagement with children, and a sense of community. One parent specifically commended the preschool staff for their dedication and love toward their child.

Warm and welcoming atmosphereFaith-based Christian educationCaring and dedicated staffChildren enjoy attending

Countryside Recreation Center

4.25 score

4.5(5)

15038 North Parkview Place, Surprise, AZ · Before or After School Daycare · Capacity: 145 children

Countryside Recreation Center is praised for its volleyball lessons and coaching quality, with parents highlighting the clean facility and good practice space. However, the facility has notable limitations with parking that parents found challenging.

excellent coachingclean facilitygood for volleyball lessons and practicesavailable field space

Valley Child Care & Learning Center #1010 L L C

4.24 score

4.3(20)

16303 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 122 children

Valley Child Care & Learning Center #1010 receives consistently high praise from parents across all reviews. Parents highlight exceptional teacher care, individualized attention, academic progress, and a welcoming atmosphere. Children show enthusiasm for attending and parents report feeling confident in their child's safety and development.

Patient and attentive teachersindividualized careacademic growthwelcoming atmosphere

Tutor Time Child Care/ Learning Centers

3.52 score

3.4(20)

15438 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 301 children

Parents consistently praise Tutor Time of Surprise for its caring, well-educated staff and strong teacher-child relationships across all age groups. Multiple reviewers highlight the facility's use of the SproutAbout app for daily updates and camera access, diverse learning activities, and smooth transitions for children. The center appears to prioritize both educational development and emotional support.

Caring and attentive teachersstrong emotional connections bet

Headstart Programs in Surprise, Arizona

There are 1 headstart programs in Surprise, Arizona, making up 3% of the 32 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 Surprise, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

Frequently asked questions

There are 1 headstart programs daycares in Surprise, Arizona, out of 32 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 Surprise, 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

Surprise offers several types of childcare facilities:

Child Daycare & Preschools — 15 facilities
Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
Church Daycare — 1 facilities
Before or After School Daycare — 15 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 Surprise for current pricing.

Yes, daycare centers in Surprise 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.

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