Best Daycares in Scottsdale, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 30 daycares and childcare centers in Scottsdale based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Scottsdale

  1. #1 — Rainbow Montessori School Score: 15/100

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

  2. #2 — Little Kings & Queens Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  3. #3 — First Impressions Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  4. #4 — Perform to Learn Score: 15/100

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

  5. #5 — McCormick Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  6. #6 — Young Hearts Scottsdale - a Great Hearts Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  7. #7 — Developing Minds Academy Score: 15/100

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

  8. #8 — Whiz Kidz Preschool | Scottsdale Score: 15/100

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

  9. #9 — Desert Sky Montessori School Score: 15/100

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

  10. #10 — Shepherd of the Desert Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  11. #11 — Global Minds Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  12. #12 — Camelback Desert School Score: 15/100

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

  13. #13 — Miro International Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  14. #14 — Building Blocks Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  15. #15 — The Goddard School Score: 15/100

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

  16. #16 — Hola Hello Ni Hao Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  17. #17 — Scottsdale Learning Center at Raintree Score: 15/100

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

  18. #18 — Casy Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  19. #19 — Paradise Valley Community School Score: 15/100

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

  20. #20 — La Casa Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 15/100

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

  21. #21 — Little Sunshine's Playhouse and Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  22. #22 — Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool Score: 15/100

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

  23. #23 — A Nannies Score: 13/100

    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 →

  24. #24 — Guidepost Montessori Score: 11/100

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

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Cadence Education Score: 11/100

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

  26. #26 — Tutor Time Score: 11/100

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

  27. #27 — Little Big Minds Score: 11/100

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

  28. #28 — Scottsdale Child Care & Lrng Score: 11/100

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

  29. #29 — McDowell Mtn Ranch KinderCare Score: 11/100

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

  30. #30 — Primrose School of North Scottsdale Score: 11/100

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score (0–100) 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%). Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Scottsdale?
Rainbow Montessori School 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 (0–100) combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%). 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.