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117 Church Daycare in Arizona

Browse 117 church daycare 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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Gethsemane Lutheran Church & School
Church Daycare
4.6

Gethsemane Lutheran Church & School in Tempe is highly regarded by families who praise its welcoming community and faith-based environment. Parents highlight the school's compassionate handling of behavioral challenges, safety during COVID-19, and strong children's ministry programs. Families describe feeling at home and experiencing personal spiritual growth through the church and school community.

welcoming and friendly communitybiblical teachings relevant to dai
Address
1035 East Guadalupe Road, Tempe, AZ
Phone
(480) 839-0906
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Parish
Church Daycare
4.6

Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Catholic parish and school in Glendale with consistently excellent ratings. Parents praise the welcoming community, compassionate priests, clean facilities, and strong spiritual environment. The school is noted for engaged staff who interact meaningfully with students and families.

Beautiful and well-maintained facilitieswelcoming community atmospherekind and engaged priests
Address
7521 North 57th Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 931-7288
Scottsdale United Methodist Cooperative Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Scottsdale United Methodist Cooperative Preschool receives nearly universal praise from parents, with staff described as caring, engaged, and genuinely invested in children's development. Parents highlight quality activities, learning outcomes, and a welcoming environment. One negative review concerns parking lot towing policies.

caring and engaged stafforganized with children's belongingsquality playground and garden
Address
4140 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone
(480) 946-0570
First Presbyterian Church Of Peoria Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

First Presbyterian Church of Peoria Preschool receives predominantly positive reviews praising its welcoming congregation and community atmosphere. Parents highlight the friendly, family-oriented environment and appreciate programs like VBS for children. One negative review mentions feeling excluded after reduced involvement.

welcoming and friendly congregationfamily-oriented communityhistoric building
Address
10236 North 83rd Avenue, Peoria, AZ
Phone
(623) 486-3134
First Presbyterian Preschool Of Mesa
Church Daycare
4.6

First Presbyterian Preschool of Mesa received overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents praising the staff, facilities, and caring atmosphere. However, the facility closed for the 2025-26 school year, and one parent expressed serious concerns about leadership's conduct during the final two weeks of operation, which negatively impacted their overall experience despite years of satisfaction.

Highly trained staffupdated facilitiesloving atmosphere
Address
161 North Mesa Drive, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 835-7877
Peace Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Peace Lutheran Preschool in Peoria receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise its communication systems, security measures, staff kindness, and family-oriented Christian environment. However, one parent reported significant concerns about the school's lack of preparedness and training in supporting neurodivergent children, including those with ADHD, and cited defensive responses when raising these issues.

strong parent-staff communication and mobile appexcellent security measures (coded doorscameras
Address
18265 North 89th Avenue, Peoria, AZ
Phone
(623) 972-1076
Sacred Heart Catholic Preschool
Church Daycare
4.6

Sacred Heart Catholic Preschool in Prescott, Arizona is a religious facility that receives consistently positive feedback. Reviews praise the welcoming parish community, quality of spiritual services, and caring staff and clergy.

Warm and welcoming environmentfriendly staff and parishionerscaring priests and deacons
Address
150 Fleury Street, Prescott, AZ
Phone
(928) 445-3141
Wonder Wise Copper Basin LLC
Church Daycare
4.6

These reviews are for LifePoint Church, not a daycare facility. The reviews describe a non-denominational church in San Tan Valley with strong biblical teachings, welcoming community, active youth programs, and supportive pastoral staff. Parents appreciate the worship experience, spiritual guidance, and community service initiatives.

Biblical teachingwelcoming atmospherestrong kids and youth ministry programs
Address
28479 North Main Street, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 677-8890
Scottsdale United Methodist Daycare
Church Daycare
4.6

Scottsdale United Methodist Daycare receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and engaged staff, structured learning activities, and welcoming environment. Parents report their children thrive academically and socially, with one noting their speech therapist specifically commended the facility. One negative review mentions parking lot towing policies.

Responsive communicationorganized staffquality playground and garden
Address
4140 North Miller Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone
(480) 941-3497
Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool
Church Daycare
4.5

Shepherd of the Valley Preschool is highly regarded by parents for combining religious education with quality academics and inclusive practices. Parents praise the welcoming community, hands-on learning experiences, and the school's ability to support children with special needs alongside neurotypical peers. Multiple families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and thrived in the caring environment.

Inclusive practices for children with special
Address
1500 West Maryland Ave, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 242-4684
The Weekday School
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
5510 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 230-0646
Pilgrim Lutheran Church And School
Church Daycare
4.5

Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School in Mesa receives consistently positive feedback, with parents praising small class sizes, caring teachers who know their children well, and a welcoming faith-based community. The facility has multi-generational appeal with families returning across generations.

Small class sizescaring and knowledgeable teacherspersonalized attention to student needs
Address
3257 East University Drive, Mesa, AZ
Phone
(480) 830-1724
The Children'S Center
Church Daycare
4.5

The Children's Center in Tucson receives consistently high praise from parents across all age groups. Parents highlight the caring and attentive staff, clean facility, and nurturing environment that supports child development. Children are reported to be happy, confident, and eager to attend.

caring and loving teachersclean facilitysafety prioritized
Address
4831 East 22nd Street, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 790-0117
Shepherd'S Fold Child Care Center
Church Daycare
4.5
Address
101 North Lenzner Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ
Phone
(520) 459-0115
La Casa De Cristo Christian Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

La Casa de Cristo Christian Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the loving, nurturing teaching staff and family-oriented environment. Parents highlight the play-based learning approach combined with Christian education as effective preparation for kindergarten and beyond. The school is noted for its special events, parent involvement opportunities, and lasting positive impact on children's development.

Caring and nurturing teachersstrong kindergarten preparationChristian-based education
Address
6300 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ
Phone
(480) 998-0866
First Christian Church Preschool
Church Daycare
4.4

First Christian Church Preschool in Yuma is a well-established religious facility with strong community ties and family-focused ministry. Parents consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, quality Bible teaching, and comprehensive children's programs. The facility maintains state regulations for cleanliness and staff ratios in its nursery operations.

Welcoming and friendly staffBible-focused curriculumstrong children's and youth ministry
Address
3261 South Avenue 6e, Yuma, AZ
Phone
(928) 726-5616
Family Of Christ Early Education Center
Church Daycare
4.3

Family of Christ Early Education Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents who praise the dedicated staff, strong educational focus, and family-like atmosphere. Parents report their children transition well, develop strong academic skills, and benefit from activities incorporating Christian values. One parent reported a negative single-day experience.

Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic curriculum (readingwriting
Address
3501 East Chandler Blvd, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(480) 759-4047
Atonement Lutheran Preschool
Church Daycare
4.2

Atonement Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents who report their children are excited about learning and have experienced significant positive transformations. Parents highlight the small class sizes, hands-on learning approach, dedicated staff, and Christian values as key strengths. The school successfully combines academic excellence with character development and offers various extracurricular activities.

Small class sizeshands-on lea
Address
4001 West Beardsley Road, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 374-3019
Tempe Christian School
Church Daycare
4.2

Parents consistently praise Tempe Christian School for its caring, qualified staff who treat children as their own, strong faith-based curriculum, and well-maintained facilities. Multiple reviewers highlight the school's responsiveness to individual needs including allergies and medical issues, along with reasonable pricing and flexible scheduling.

Caring and invested stafffaith-based educationclean facilities
Address
3929 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ
Phone
(480) 838-2866
Preschool At North Phoenix, Weekday
Church Daycare
4.2

Most parents praise Preschool at North Phoenix for caring staff, strong child development support, and effective parent communication through photos and apps. However, one negative review alleges serious management issues, unprofessional staff behavior, and inadequate response to concerns.

Caring and supportive staffstrong developmental progress in speech and socializationeffective parent communication via Brightwheel app with daily photos
Address
5757 North Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 707-5821
The Good Shepherd Preschool
Church Daycare
4

The Good Shepherd Preschool receives mixed reviews. While many parents praise the caring staff, engaging activities, and trustworthy environment, serious safety concerns have been raised by other parents regarding physical handling of children, inadequate supervision, and administrative response to incidents.

Caring and knowledgeable staffengaging art and music activitieschildren enjoy attending
Address
15220 North 39th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 540-9235
Loving Care Day Care I I
Church Daycare
4

Loving Care Day Care I I receives consistently high praise from parents across multiple years of enrollment. Parents report staff members are caring and treat children like family, the facility is clean, and children develop academically and socially. One parent noted that some negative experiences mentioned by others may reflect parental responsibility rather than daycare quality.

Caring and attentive staffclean facilitiesaffordable pricing
Address
300 North Central Avenue, Avondale, AZ
Phone
(623) 932-0616
First Baptist Christian Academy
Church Daycare
4

First Baptist Christian Academy receives consistently high ratings from parents who praise the caring teachers, small class sizes, and Bible-based education. Parents report their children enjoy attending and feel they receive individualized attention and solid academic preparation. Many families have enrolled multiple children and kept them enrolled for several years.

caring and amazing teacherssmall class sizesindividualized attention
Address
1447 South 7th Street, Sierra Vista, AZ
Phone
(520) 458-2983
Olga & Bob Strauss Center For Early Childhood Educcation
Church Daycare
3.8

The Olga & Bob Strauss Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the teachers' genuine care, responsiveness, and dedication to child development. Parents consistently highlight the strong community atmosphere and their children's growth in confidence and social skills. One negative review cited concerns about leadership professionalism and communication.

caring and engaged teachersresponsive communicationchild development support
Address
225 North Country Club Rd, Tucson, AZ
Phone
(520) 325-0390
Child Enrichment Center
Church Daycare
3.7

Child Enrichment Center in Buckeye receives mixed reviews with a 3.7/5 rating. Most reviewers praise the facility as clean, safe, and welcoming with friendly staff and good activities. However, two negative reviews raise serious concerns about inadequate communication regarding child needs, lack of educational support, and unresolved abuse issues.

Clean facilitysafe environmentfriendly and welcoming staff
Address
405 North 3rd Street, Buckeye, AZ
Phone
(623) 386-5820
Safe Haven Child Development Center
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
200 East Tyler Parkway, Payson, AZ
Phone
(928) 468-6924
Abundant Life Preschool
Church Daycare
3.7

Abundant Life Preschool receives mixed reviews. Positive reviewers praise the learning environment, outdoor facilities, and religious programming. Negative reviewers report billing issues, inconsistent staff behavior, concerns about curriculum content, and unprofessional administration.

Educational programindoor and outdoor play areaschapel time
Address
3475 East Soliere Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ
Phone
(928) 527-3900
Precious Stones Preschool
Church Daycare
3.7
Address
390 Dry Creek Road, Sedona, AZ
Phone
(928) 282-4091
Harvest Kidz Church Preschool
Church Daycare
1
Address
8340 West Northern Avenue, Glendale, AZ
Phone
(623) 334-9482
Childtime Children'S Center/Childtime Childcare
Church Daycare

Childtime Children's Center in Phoenix receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the caring and professional staff, strong teacher-parent communication, and nurturing environment. Parents report their children thrive developmentally and emotionally at the facility, with many describing it as a second home. The center's use of cameras and apps for parent access is frequently highlighted as a valuable feature.

Caring and professional staffexcellent teacher-parent communicationdaily updates via app and photos/videos
Address
1212 East Glendale Avenue, Phoenix, AZ
Phone
(602) 943-4196

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Frequently asked questions

There are 117 church daycare 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.