Best Daycares in Mesa, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Mesa based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Mesa

  1. #1 — La Casita Preschool Dobson Ranch Score: 86%

    La Casita Preschool Dobson Ranch is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.lacasitapreschooldr.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Tiny Roots Preschool Score: 86%

    Tiny Roots Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.tinyrootspreschool.com/.

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

  3. #3 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 86%

    Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/mesa/2734-south-alma-school-road.

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

  4. #4 — The Learning Experience Score: 86%

    The Learning Experience is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://thelearningexperience.com/centers/mesa-dobson-ranch/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=fb_listing.

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

  5. #5 — First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare Score: 86%

    First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://firstclassacademypreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Little Ones Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Ones Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.LittleOnesPreschool.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Maxwell Preschool Academy Score: 86%

    Maxwell Preschool Academy is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.maxwellpreschool.org/.

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

  8. #8 — The Little Garden Schoolhouse Score: 86%

    The Little Garden Schoolhouse is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://thelittlegardenschoolhouse.weebly.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Prodigy Learning Center Score: 86%

    Prodigy Learning Center is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://prodigylearningcenter.net/.

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

  10. #10 — Whiz Kidz Preschool Score: 86%

    Whiz Kidz Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://whizkidzpreschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Mesa Score: 86%

    Whiz Kidz Preschool | Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://whizkidzpreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Bright Future Stars Score: 86%

    Bright Future Stars is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brightfuturestars.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Self Development Preschool Score: 86%

    Self Development Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://selfdevelopmentpreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Primrose School of East Mesa Score: 86%

    Primrose School of East Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/east-mesa.

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

  15. #15 — Crème de la Crème School of Mesa Score: 86%

    Crème de la Crème School of Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://cremedelacreme.com/locations/Mesa-AZ/.

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

  16. #16 — Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa Score: 86%

    Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  17. #17 — Creme de la Creme Score: 86%

    Creme de la Creme is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.cremedelacreme.com/.

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

  18. #18 — Leading Edge Preschool Mesa Score: 86%

    Leading Edge Preschool Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.leadingedgepreschool.org/.

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

  19. #19 — MindFull Montessori Preschool Score: 86%

    MindFull Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.mindfull-montessori.org/.

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

  20. #20 — Mighty Scholars Preschool Score: 86%

    Mighty Scholars Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.mightyscholarspreschool.com/.

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

  21. #21 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 86%

    First Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fpcmesa.org/.

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

  22. #22 — A Shining Star Preschool Score: 80%

    A Shining Star Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.ashiningstars.com/.

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

  23. #23 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 77%

    KinderCare Learning Center is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.kindercare.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 77%

    Primrose School of South Gilbert is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/south-gilbert.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool Score: 71%

    Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.grannyslittlegenius.com/.

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

  26. #26 — The Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist Church Score: 71%

    The Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist Church is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.redmountainumc.com/preschool.

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

  27. #27 — Love and Learn Preschool 1 Score: 71%

    Love and Learn Preschool 1 is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.loveandlearnpreschool.org.

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

  28. #28 — Start Right Preschool Score: 71%

    Start Right Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://startrightpreschool.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Organic Garden Preschool Score: 69%

    Organic Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.organicgardenpreschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Little Einstein Preschool Score: 69%

    Little Einstein Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.littleeinsteinpreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. 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 Mesa?
La Casita Preschool Dobson Ranch is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Mesa 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 Mesa?
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 Mesa?
Childcare costs in Mesa 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.