Best Daycares in Phoenix, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 48 daycares and childcare centers in Phoenix based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Phoenix

  1. #1 — Adams Traditional Beginnings Score: 27/100

    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 →

  2. #2 — Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Amici Trilingual Montessori Score: 27/100

    Amici Trilingual Montessori is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://amicimontessori.com/.

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

  4. #4 — Calvary Community Church Nusery Score: 27/100

    Calvary Community Church Nusery is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://calvaryphx.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Camelback Holistic Preschool Score: 27/100

    Camelback Holistic Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://camelbackpreschool.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Compass Educational Programs Score: 27/100

    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 →

  7. #7 — Creative Center For Early Education Score: 27/100

    Creative Center For Early Education is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://creativecenteraz.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Cross Roads Preschool Ltd Score: 27/100

    Cross Roads Preschool Ltd is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.crossroadspsk.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Desert Dawn Private School Score: 27/100

    Desert Dawn Private School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://desertdawnschool.com/?page_id=9.

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

  10. #10 — Desert Garden Montessori Score: 27/100

    Desert Garden Montessori is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://bio.site/dgmontessori.

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

  11. #11 — Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare Score: 27/100

    Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://earlybeginners.fun/.

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

  12. #12 — Educare Arizona Score: 27/100

    Educare Arizona is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.educarearizona.org/.

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

  13. #13 — Esperanza Montessori Academy Score: 27/100

    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 →

  14. #14 — Excellence Academy at Zion Score: 27/100

    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 →

  15. #15 — Faith North ECLC Score: 27/100

    Faith North ECLC is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.phxschools.org/faith-north.

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

  16. #16 — God's Garden Preschool and Child Development Center Score: 27/100

    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 →

  17. #17 — Grace Garden Christian Preschool Score: 27/100

    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 →

  18. #18 — Creative Bridges Cooperative Preschool Score: 26/100

    Creative Bridges Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.creativebridgescooperativepreschool.com.

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

  19. #19 — First United Methodist Church The Weekday School Score: 24/100

    First United Methodist Church The Weekday School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://firstchurch.church/.

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

  20. #20 — Aldea Montessori School Score: 23/100

    Aldea Montessori School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: https://www.aldeamontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  21. #21 — Children's Campus Score: 22/100

    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 →

  22. #22 — Cartwright Early Childhood Score: 22/100

    Cartwright Early Childhood is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.arizonaschildren.org.

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

  23. #23 — Adventures In Learning Preschool Score: 21/100

    Adventures In Learning Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://advpreschoolphoenix.com/.

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

  24. #24 — Anderson Preparatory Academy Score: 21/100

    Anderson Preparatory Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.andersonprep.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — BeiBei Amigos Montessori Language Preschool and Daycare Score: 21/100

    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 →

  26. #26 — happy Dayz Score: 21/100

    happy Dayz is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://happydayzlearningcenter.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — A Step Ahead Preschool Score: 20/100

    A Step Ahead Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://astepaheadpreschool.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Ahwatukee Preschool Score: 20/100

    Ahwatukee Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ahwatukeepreschool.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Aleph Bet Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    Aleph Bet Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, religious school, elementary school. Website: http://www.alephbetaz.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Amigo Preschools Score: 20/100

    Amigo Preschools is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.davisjewelrycompany.com.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Phoenix?
Adams Traditional Beginnings is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Phoenix based on our Directory information score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and available profile information. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Phoenix?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.