Best Daycares in Chandler, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 32 daycares and childcare centers in Chandler based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Chandler

  1. #1 — The Goddard School of South Chandler Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Skyline Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Kids' R Our Future Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Kids Our Future Childcare and Daycare Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Chandler Learning Academy Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Carebear Preschool Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Kids Discovery Club Christian Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  8. #8 — AFM Chandler Montessori Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, School. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Shooting STARS Preschool Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — The Goddard School Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — New World Learning Academy Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Educational camp, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →

  14. #14 — Little Einstein Preschool Score: 66%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  15. #15 — The Academy Day School Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  16. #16 — The Springs Preschool and Childcare Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Wee Blessings Country School Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Religious school, Home service. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Life Christian Preschool and Childcare Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  19. #19 — Building Kidz of Chandler Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Casa de Montessori Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Wee Blessings Preschool & Academy Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Early Learning Center at East Valley JCC Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  23. #23 — South Chandler KinderCare Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  24. #24 — West Germann Road KinderCare Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Preschool on the Farm Score: 51%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Maricopa County Head Start Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Bright Horizons Family Center at Chandler Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  28. #28 — Future Kiddie Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool, Computer coaching, Specialty school, School, Education. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Wee Blessings Pre School Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — La Petite Academy Score: 29%

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Chandler?
The Goddard School of South Chandler is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Chandler based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Chandler?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Chandler?
Childcare costs in Chandler vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.