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237 Headstart Programs in Arizona

Browse 237 headstart programs across Arizona. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in Arizona

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in Arizona can make the decision-making process smoother.

Arizona has about 2,206 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in Arizona. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in Arizona

There are 2,206 daycares in Arizona: 237 headstart facilities, 710 before/after school centers, 117 religious facility daycares, and 1,142 childcare and preschool centers.

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Maricopa County Human Services - Webster Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise this Head Start program for its easy online enrollment process, friendly and credentialed staff, and quality early learning curriculum. The facility offers comprehensive family support services and is recognized as a one-stop resource for enrollment in the east valley. Children reportedly enjoy attending and develop kindergarten-readiness skills.

Easy enrollment processfriendly staffhighly credentialed teachers
Address
202 North Sycamore, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 472-4836
Maricopa County Human Services - Aguilar Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise Maricopa County Human Services - Aguilar Head Start for its efficient enrollment process, qualified staff, and high-quality early learning programs. The center is recognized as a valuable resource offering both childcare and family support services. Parents report their children enjoy attending and benefit from kindergarten preparation.

Easy online application and phone/email enrollmentfriendly and credentialed stafffamily specialist assistance
Address
5800 South Forest Avenue, Tempe, AZ
Phone
(480) 897-2544
Maricopa County Human Services - Harris Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise this Head Start program for its streamlined enrollment process, kind and credentialed staff, and quality early learning curriculum. The facility offers comprehensive family support services and has a reliable, welcoming environment that children enjoy attending.

Easy online enrollment processfriendly and helpful staffhigh staff credentials
Address
1820 South Harris Drive, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 545-7060
Child Crisis Arizona Early Education Services-Mesa
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise Child Crisis Arizona for its comprehensive parenting classes, small class sizes, and supportive staff. The program offers effective parenting tools, adoption services, family support, and a nurturing curriculum for children's social and emotional development. Families report positive experiences across multiple locations and appreciate the accessible, free programs offered.

Effective parenting classes with practical toolssmall class size
Address
817 North Country Club Drive, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 304-9501
Maricopa County Human Services - Adams Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4

Parents consistently praise this Head Start program for its easy enrollment process, supportive staff, and quality early learning curriculum. The facility receives high marks for teacher quality, family support services, and creating a welcoming environment. One parent noted a staff member's inattentiveness during their visit.

Easy online enrollment processfriendly and credentialed stafffamily specialist support
Address
738 South Longmore, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 472-4351
Prince Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.4
Address
90 East King Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 408-9129
B.E.S.D.#33 - Buckeye Elementary School District Preschool
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
640 West Centre Avenue, Buckeye, AZ
Phone
(623) 925-3333
Jacinto Park Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
701 West Tipton, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 624-7843
N.A.C.O.G. - Ponderosa Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
2500 North 1st Street, Flagstaff, AZ
Phone
(928) 779-3244
Sierra Bonita Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
1415 Central Avenue, Safford, AZ
Phone
(928) 428-0455
N.A.C.O.G. - Cottonwood Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.3
Address
270 East Mingus, Cottonwood, AZ
Phone
(928) 634-8236
Happy Trails Preschool Daycare
Headstart Programs
4.2

Happy Trails Preschool Daycare in Yuma, Arizona receives consistently high praise from parents across all 10 reviews. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, safe environment, and their children's enthusiasm about attending, with many families having multiple children enrolled for extended periods.

Caring and nurturing staff who treat children like familychildren excited to attend dailystrong communication and responsiveness from management
Address
11607 South Fortuna Road, Yuma, AZ
Phone
(928) 345-9199
F.E.S.D.#45 - Fowler Head Start/ Western Valley Child Care Center
Headstart Programs
4
Address
6250 West Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 707-7263
Avondale South Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
525 East Harrison Drive, Avondale, AZ
Phone
(623) 486-9868
Casa Grande Head Start
Headstart Programs
4
Address
468 West Mcmurray Boulevard, Casa Grande, AZ
Phone
(520) 421-2660
La Mesita Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.9

La Mesita Head Start is a transitional housing program with on-site childcare in Mesa, Arizona. Reviews highlight the quality facilities, supportive staff, and comprehensive services that have helped families transition from homelessness to independence. Most reviewers praise the clean grounds, provided amenities, and community events, though some note areas for improvement in case management and noise control.

Kind and caring staffclean groundswell-built facilit
Address
2254 West Main Street, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 720-3796
Erickson Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.8
Address
3333 South Mann Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 745-1388
Queen Creek Migrant Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
18149 East San Tan Boulevard, Queen Creek, AZ
Phone
(480) 988-1708
W.E.S.D.#7 - Wilson Head Start And Preschool
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
415 North 30th Street, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 231-0373
Out Of This World Christian Child Care, INC.
Headstart Programs
3.7

Out of This World Christian Child Care receives consistently high praise from parents. Families highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, excellent communication via app updates, and children's enthusiasm for attending. Parents report their children have thrived developmentally and feel safe in a nurturing learning environment.

friendly and caring staffclean and organized facilitydaily communication with parents via app and photos
Address
3849 West Encanto Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 272-3780
Homer Davis Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
4258 North Romero Road, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 696-0303
The Kingman Gingerbread House, L.L.C.
Headstart Programs
3.6

The Kingman Gingerbread House is a state-qualified Head Start facility with mostly positive reviews praising staff quality, curriculum, and communication. However, several serious safety and care concerns have been raised regarding supervision, injury reporting, and infant feeding practices.

State-qualified with three-star ratingqualified teachersfinancial aid programs available
Address
4145 North Bank A, Kingman, AZ
Phone
(928) 757-7977
Lamar Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.5
Address
6331 West Lamar Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 930-5106
Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start Pendergast Early Childhood Center
Headstart Programs
3.4

Parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and welcoming environment, with several noting their children's academic progress and enthusiasm about attending. However, multiple recent reviews highlight serious concerns about poor communication, last-minute policy changes, disorganization, and unresponsiveness to enrollment inquiries.

Friendly and welcoming staffcaring teachers (especially noted: Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Kerstin)engaging activities and artwork brought home
Address
3802 North 91st Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(623) 772-3009
Santa Rosa Child Development Center
Headstart Programs
3.3

Santa Rosa Child Development Center receives mixed reviews. Spanish-speaking families consistently praise the program's quality, teacher dedication, and long-term support, while a small number of parents report concerning issues with how children with autism are treated and staff rudeness.

Excellent program qualitydedicated and caring teacherslong-term family support
Address
1065 South 10th Avenue, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 623-2512
N.A.C.O.G. - Grand Canyon Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
1 Boulder Street, Grand Canyon, AZ
Phone
(928) 774-9504
Bonita Headstart
Headstart Programs
3.3
Address
1201 16th Street, Douglas, AZ
Phone
(520) 364-4347
Buckeye Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
113 East Centre Avenue, Buckeye, AZ
Phone
(623) 386-2105
Liberty Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
5495 South Liberty, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-5824
Summit View Head Start
Headstart Programs
3
Address
10170 South Epperson Lane, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 573-7780

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Frequently asked questions

There are 237 headstart programs daycares across Arizona. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in Arizona are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through Arizona's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in Arizona, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (Arizona sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in Arizona vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.