Best Daycares in Scottsdale, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 33 daycares and childcare centers in Scottsdale based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Scottsdale

  1. #1 — La Casa Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Casy Preschool Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Little Kings & Queens Preschool Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — McCormick Preschool Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Young Hearts Scottsdale - a Great Hearts Preschool Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Developing Minds Academy Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Shepherd of the Desert Preschool Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Global Minds Preschool Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Primrose School of North Scottsdale Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Guidepost Montessori Score: 77%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/1106467945. Type: montessori. Program signals: montessori. Verified fields: name, website, address.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  13. #13 — The Goddard School Score: 77%

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

  14. #14 — Paradise Valley Community School Score: 77%

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

  15. #15 — Rainbow Montessori School Score: 76%

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

  16. #16 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Scottsdale Score: 66%

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

  17. #17 — Scottsdale Child Care & Lrng Score: 66%

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

  18. #18 — Scottsdale Learning Center at Raintree Score: 63%

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

  19. #19 — First Impressions Preschool Score: 60%

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

  20. #20 — Desert Sky Montessori School Score: 60%

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

  21. #21 — Miro International Preschool Score: 60%

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

  22. #22 — Perform to Learn Score: 60%

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

  23. #23 — Camelback Desert School Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — Hola Hello Ni Hao Preschool Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — A Nannies Score: 57%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/6066208301. Type: center-based. No program signal in source. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  27. #27 — McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  28. #28 — Tutor Time Score: 49%

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

  29. #29 — Cadence Education Score: 49%

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

  30. #30 — Little Big Minds Score: 49%

    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 Scottsdale?
La Casa Preschool and Kindergarten is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale?
Childcare costs in Scottsdale 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.