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Best Before or After School Daycare in San Tan Valley, AZ

Compare 8 before or after school daycare in San Tan Valley. Average rating: 4.47/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

San Tan Valley, Arizona at a glance

Programs
8
Avg rating
4.47/5
Parent reviews
40
Top rated (4.5+)
2

San Tan Valley has 8 licensed before or after school daycare with 40 parent reviews averaging 4.47/5.The highest-rated options cluster around 85140 (avg 5 stars), while 85143 has the largest selection (8 programs).Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in San Tan Valley

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
    Wonder Wise Copper Basin LLC
    4.48 score
    4.6(20)

    28479 North Main Street, San Tan Valley, AZ · Church Daycare · Capacity: 59 children

    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 programssupportive pastoral staff
  2. 2
    Y Kidz - Copper Basin Family Y M C A
    3.84 score
    3.8(20)

    28300 North Main Street, San Tan Valley, AZ · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 59 children

    Parents praise Y KIDZ - COPPER BASIN FAMILY Y M C A for its convenient location, friendly and helpful staff, good value pricing, and excellent amenities including a pool, gym equipment, and on-site childcare. The facility is well-maintained and clean with a variety of classes and activities for children.

    Friendly and helpful staffgood pricing for servicesconvenient location for Copper Basin residentsclean facility

Rating Distribution

Based on 3 daycares with Google ratings in San Tan Valley

4.5 - 5.0
2
4.0 - 4.4
0
3.0 - 3.9
1
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in San Tan Valley, based on parent reviews

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
8 daycares

Child Daycare & Preschools

3.8avg rating
3 daycares · 1 rated

Church Daycare

4.6avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Headstart Programs

5avg rating
1 daycares · 1 rated

Best Rated Neighborhoods

San Tan Valley zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
851405
5
1
851438
4.2
1

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in San Tan Valley (30–402 children)

Small

up to 30 children

1

Medium

31–75 children

9

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

1

Map

Daycare types in San Tan Valley

Child Daycare & Preschools 3Headstart Programs 1Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 8

Before or After School Daycare in San Tan Valley, Arizona

There are 8 before or after school daycare in San Tan Valley, Arizona, making up 62% of the 13 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.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in San Tan Valley have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities, with 67% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Headstart Programs facilities lead with an average of 5 stars. Our analysis covers 40 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in San Tan Valley, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.

All Before or After School Daycare in San Tan Valley

Showing 8 results

J.O.C.U.S.D.#44 - Ellsworth Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
38454 North Carolina Avenue, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 882-3520
Little Patriots Learning Center L.L.C.
Before or After School Daycare
Address
266 East Westbrooke Road, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 888-7858
J.O.C.U.S.D.#44 - Ranch Elementary School
Before or After School Daycare
Address
43521 North Kenworthy Road, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 987-5322
F.U.S.D.#1 - Circle Cross Ranch Cheetah Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
35900 North Charbray Drive, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 987-7600
F.U.S.D.#1 - Steam Prep. Academy
Before or After School Daycare
Address
29895 North Desert Willow Blvd, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 987-5370
F.U.S.D.#1 - Copper Basin Dust Devil Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
28682 North Main Street, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 888-7500
F.U.S.D.#1 - Skyline Ranch Bulldog Kids Club
Before or After School Daycare
Address
1084 West San Tan Hills Drive, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 888-7520
F.U.S.D.#1 - Walker Butte K-8
Before or After School Daycare
Address
29697 North Desert Willow Blvd, San Tan Valley, AZ
Phone
(480) 987-5360

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Frequently asked questions

There are 8 before or after school daycares in San Tan Valley, Arizona, out of 13 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in San Tan Valley have an average Google rating of 4.47 out of 5 across 3 rated facilities. About 67% of rated daycares score 4.5 stars or higher.
When choosing a daycare in San Tan Valley, 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
San Tan Valley offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 3 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 1 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 8 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 San Tan Valley for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in San Tan Valley 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.