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.

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 — La Casita Preschool Dobson Ranch Score: 77%

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

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

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

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#5 — First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#6 — Little Ones Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#7 — Maxwell Preschool Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#8 — The Little Garden Schoolhouse Score: 77%

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

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#10 — Whiz Kidz Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#11 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Mesa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#12 — Bright Future Stars Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#13 — Self Development Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#14 — Primrose School of East Mesa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#15 — Crème de la Crème School of Mesa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#16 — Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#17 — Creme de la Creme Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →
#18 — Leading Edge Preschool Mesa Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#19 — MindFull Montessori Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#20 — Mighty Scholars Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#21 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#22 — La Petite Academy Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →
#23 — Kinderbugs Preparatory School Score: 77%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →
#24 — New Beginnings Preschool Score: 76%

Programs: Preschool, Elementary school, Home service. View full profile →
#25 — A Shining Star Preschool Score: 71%

Programs: Preschool, Private school, Home service. View full profile →
#26 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#27 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 69%

Programs: Preschool. View full profile →
#28 — Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, School, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#29 — The Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist Church Score: 63%

Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →
#30 — Love and Learn Preschool 1 Score: 63%

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.

Top Daycares in Mesa

#1 — La Casita Preschool Dobson Ranch Score: 77%

#2 — Tiny Roots Preschool Score: 77%

#3 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

#4 — The Learning Experience Score: 77%

#5 — First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare Score: 77%

#6 — Little Ones Preschool Score: 77%

#7 — Maxwell Preschool Academy Score: 77%

#8 — The Little Garden Schoolhouse Score: 77%

#9 — Prodigy Learning Center Score: 77%

#10 — Whiz Kidz Preschool Score: 77%

#11 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Mesa Score: 77%

#12 — Bright Future Stars Score: 77%

#13 — Self Development Preschool Score: 77%

#14 — Primrose School of East Mesa Score: 77%

#15 — Crème de la Crème School of Mesa Score: 77%

#16 — Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa Score: 77%

#17 — Creme de la Creme Score: 77%

#18 — Leading Edge Preschool Mesa Score: 77%

#19 — MindFull Montessori Preschool Score: 77%

#20 — Mighty Scholars Preschool Score: 77%

#21 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 77%

#22 — La Petite Academy Score: 77%

#23 — Kinderbugs Preparatory School Score: 77%

#24 — New Beginnings Preschool Score: 76%

#25 — A Shining Star Preschool Score: 71%

#26 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 69%

#27 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 69%

#28 — Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool Score: 63%

#29 — The Preschool at Red Mountain United Methodist Church Score: 63%

#30 — Love and Learn Preschool 1 Score: 63%

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Frequently asked questions