Best Daycares in Phoenix, AZ — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Phoenix

  1. #1 — God's Garden Preschool Score: 100%

    Christian Preschool in Phoenix, AZ

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Kaleidoscope Preschool Score: 97%

    Kaleidoscope Preschool - A Phoenix Hands

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — CalvaryPHX Early Learning Center Score: 90%

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    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  4. #4 — God's Garden Preschool and Child Development Center Score: 86%

    God's Garden Preschool and Child Development Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://godsgarden.com/.

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

  5. #5 — Magical Journey Learning Center Score: 86%

    Magical Journey Learning Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.magicaljourneylc.org/.

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

  6. #6 — Montessori Peace Academy Score: 86%

    Montessori Peace Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: http://Montessoripeaceacademy.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Compass Educational Programs Score: 86%

    Compass Educational Programs is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.compassedprograms.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 86%

    Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/phoenix/2627-w-southern-avenue.

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

  9. #9 — Esperanza Montessori Academy Score: 86%

    Esperanza Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://espiritu.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Skyline Preschool - Early Academic Center, South Phoenix Score: 86%

    Skyline Preschool - Early Academic Center, South Phoenix is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.southphoenixskylinepreschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Excellence Academy at Zion Score: 86%

    Excellence Academy at Zion is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://thezioninstitute.org/.

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

  12. #12 — Grace Garden Christian Preschool Score: 86%

    Grace Garden Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://gracegardenchristianpreschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Score: 86%

    Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://afmeducation.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Natural Choice Academy Score: 86%

    Natural Choice Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.naturalchoiceacademy.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Little Sprout Preschool Score: 86%

    Little Sprout Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://littlesproutpreschool.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Adams Traditional Beginnings Score: 86%

    Adams Traditional Beginnings is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ATBChoice.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Kids Prep Academy Score: 86%

    Kids Prep Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://kpaaz.com/.

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

  18. #18 — The Family School Score: 86%

    The Family School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.tfsphx.org/.

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

  19. #19 — Just Like Home Daycare & Preschool Score: 86%

    Just Like Home Daycare & Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.justlikehomeaz.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Phoenix Head Start Program Score: 86%

    Phoenix Head Start Program is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/services/licensing/contactus.

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

  21. #21 — Pendergast Private Alternative School Score: 86%

    Pendergast Private Alternative School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.pesd92.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Rincon Learning Center Score: 84%

    Rincon Learning Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://rincon-learning-center.hub.biz/.

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

  23. #23 — Moon Valley Prep Score: 80%

    Moon Valley Prep is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.MoonValleyPrep.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Shellie's Early Start Learning Center - Broadway Rd Score: 77%

    Shellie's Early Start Learning Center - Broadway Rd is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.myshelliestart.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Rise and Shine Preschool at Southwest Leadership Academy Score: 77%

    Rise and Shine Preschool at Southwest Leadership Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.rise-n-shine-preschool.com/sites/us/az/phoenix/risenshinepreschool-78373/web/home.htm.

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

  26. #26 — Ma'am Childcare and Preschool Score: 74%

    Childcare in Arizona

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Children's Campus Score: 74%

    Children's Campus is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.childrenscampus.net/.

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

  28. #28 — BeiBei Amigos Montessori Language Preschool and Daycare Score: 71%

    BeiBei Amigos Montessori Language Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.beibeiamigos.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Rise N Shine Preschool Score: 71%

    Rise N Shine Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rise-n-shine-preschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Cactus Kids Preschool Score: 69%

    Cactus Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cactuskidsdaycare.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 →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Phoenix?
God's Garden Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Phoenix 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 Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
Childcare costs in Phoenix 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.