Who is the #1 daycare in Gilbert?

Primrose School of South Gilbert is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Gilbert 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 Gilbert?

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 Gilbert?

Childcare costs in Gilbert 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.

Best Daycares in Gilbert, AZ — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Gilbert

#1 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#2 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#3 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#4 — East Valley Learning Center Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#5 — Children of Mary Montessori Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#6 — Gilbert Montessori School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — Primrose School of West Gilbert Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#9 — Spondeo Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#10 — Life Learning Center Preschool and Child Care Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#11 — Bridges Preschool Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Autism Academy for Education & Development Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Drop of Heaven Preschool and Private Kindergarten Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Kinder Academy Accelerated Private Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#15 — The School House Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Elementary school. View full profile →
#16 — Phoenix Children's Academy Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#17 — Growing Place Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#18 — Learning Garden Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#19 — Thrive Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#20 — Cadence Academy Montessori Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — The Preschool at Discovery Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — The Growing Place Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#23 — Wilkins Learning Center Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#24 — San Tan Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — Hillstone Academy Preschool Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#26 — Kid's Corner Preschool and Childcare Score: 60%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Gilbert Road KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#28 — Sonoran Vista KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#29 — Val Vista Lakes KinderCare Score: 57%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#30 — A Child’s Place at the Ranches Score: 49%

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 Gilbert?: Primrose School of South Gilbert is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Gilbert 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 Gilbert?: 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 Gilbert?: Childcare costs in Gilbert 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.

Top Daycares in Gilbert

#1 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 77%

#2 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

#3 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

#4 — East Valley Learning Center Score: 77%

#5 — Children of Mary Montessori Score: 77%

#6 — Gilbert Montessori School Score: 77%

#7 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

#8 — Primrose School of West Gilbert Score: 77%

#9 — Spondeo Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 77%

#10 — Life Learning Center Preschool and Child Care Score: 76%

#11 — Bridges Preschool Score: 76%

#12 — Autism Academy for Education & Development Score: 71%

#13 — Drop of Heaven Preschool and Private Kindergarten Score: 63%

#14 — Kinder Academy Accelerated Private Preschool Score: 60%

#15 — The School House Score: 60%

#16 — Phoenix Children's Academy Score: 60%

#17 — Growing Place Preschool Score: 60%

#18 — Learning Garden Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

#19 — Thrive Preschool and Daycare Score: 60%

#20 — Cadence Academy Montessori Score: 60%

#21 — The Preschool at Discovery Score: 60%

#22 — The Growing Place Preschool Score: 60%

#23 — Wilkins Learning Center Score: 60%

#24 — San Tan Montessori Preschool Score: 60%

#25 — Hillstone Academy Preschool Score: 60%

#26 — Kid's Corner Preschool and Childcare Score: 60%

#27 — Gilbert Road KinderCare Score: 57%

#28 — Sonoran Vista KinderCare Score: 57%

#29 — Val Vista Lakes KinderCare Score: 57%

#30 — A Child’s Place at the Ranches Score: 49%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions