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 — The Family School Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Just Like Home Daycare & Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Phoenix Head Start Program Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Pendergast Private Alternative School Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Midtown Phoenix Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Prince of Peace Preschool Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Camelback Holistic Preschool Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Magical Star Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Young Mind Community Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Community center. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Creative Center For Early Education Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Scottsdale Early Learning Center Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — One Hundred Leaves Preschool Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Cross Roads Preschool Ltd Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Kaleidoscope Preschool Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — The Quail's Nest Preschool Score: 76%

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

  16. #16 — Ma'am Childcare and Preschool Score: 74%

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    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Valley Child Care & Learning Center - Phoenix Score: 71%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Sweet Home AZ Childcare & Preschool Score: 71%

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

  19. #19 — Rise and Shine Preschool at Southwest Leadership Academy Score: 69%

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

  20. #20 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 69%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Children's Campus Score: 66%

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

  22. #22 — Rise N Shine Preschool Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — Adventures In Learning Preschool Score: 63%

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

  24. #24 — Tumps Score: 63%

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

  25. #25 — happy Dayz Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Prekademy Score: 63%

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

  27. #27 — Paradise For Tots Christian Score: 63%

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

  28. #28 — Guardian Angel Preschool Daycare Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Amigo Preschools Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Victory Preschool Maryvale Score: 60%

    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?
The Family School 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.