Best Daycares in Peoria, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 24 daycares and childcare centers in Peoria based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Peoria

  1. #1 — Happy Apple Preschool Score: 86%

    Happy Apple Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://happyvalleyschool.org/.

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

  2. #2 — Primrose School of Arrowhead Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Arrowhead is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/arrowhead.

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

  3. #3 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool, Thunderbird Score: 86%

    Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool, Thunderbird is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.pcapreschool.com/schools/peoria-az-thunderbird-preschool/.

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

  4. #4 — Bright Beginnings Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    Bright Beginnings Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.brightbeginningsaz.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Mind and Body Kids Early Childhood Education Center Score: 86%

    Mind and Body Kids Early Childhood Education Center is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.mindandbodykids.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Wiggles Score: 86%

    Wiggles is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://wigglesandgigglesllc.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Kiddie Academy of Peoria Score: 86%

    Kiddie Academy of Peoria is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: https://kiddieacademy.com/academies/peoria/.

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

  8. #8 — Peace Lutheran Preschool Score: 86%

    Peace Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.peaceaz.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 86%

    Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/peoria/7642-w-cactus-road.

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

  10. #10 — Primrose School of Fletcher Heights Score: 86%

    Primrose School of Fletcher Heights is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/fletcher-heights.

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

  11. #11 — The Goddard School of Peoria Score: 86%

    The Goddard School of Peoria is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/az/peoria/peoria?utm_source=yext&utm_medium=business_listings&utm_campaign=school&utm_content=main_button…

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

  12. #12 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

    The Goddard School is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.goddardschool.com/schools/az/peoria/peoria.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  13. #13 — Learning Works Preschool Score: 74%

    Learning Works Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://learningworkspreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Ballpark Pizza & Subs Score: 71%

    Ballpark Pizza & Subs is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, chicken wings restaurant, fast food restaurant, pizza restaurant, school. Website: https://ballparkpizzaandsubs.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Chicken wings restaurant, Fast food restaurant, Pizza restaurant, School, Education, Restaurant. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Peoria Avenue Preschool Score: 69%

    Peoria Avenue Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.peoriaavenuepreschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Little Scholars Academy Score: 69%

    Little Scholars Academy is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://www.littlescholarsaz.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Score: 69%

    Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/az/peoria/222?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  18. #18 — Fletcher Heights KinderCare Score: 66%

    Fletcher Heights KinderCare is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/peoria/az/301785/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301785.

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

  19. #19 — Westside Head Start Score: 63%

    Westside Head Start is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://www.catholiccharitiesaz.org/all-locations/youth-development.

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

  20. #20 — Great Beginnings Preschool Score: 57%

    Great Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.greatbeginningsaz.com/peoria-location.

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

  21. #21 — Tutor Time of Peoria Score: 57%

    Tutor Time of Peoria is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.tutortime.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Grandma's Little Blessings Daycare/ Preschool Score: 49%

    Grandma's Little Blessings Daycare/ Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service.

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

  23. #23 — Agape Preschool LLC Score: 49%

    Agape Preschool LLC is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  24. #24 — Peoria Sunrise Family Center Lil Learners Preschool Score: 37%

    Peoria Sunrise Family Center Lil Learners Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, 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 Peoria?
Happy Apple Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Peoria 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 Peoria?
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 Peoria?
Childcare costs in Peoria 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.