Best Daycares in Surprise, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 14 daycares and childcare centers in Surprise based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Surprise

  1. #1 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Primrose School of Surprise Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Wirtzie's Preschool and Child Care Center Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Wee Rascals Preschool Inc Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Surprise Christian Preschool Score: 76%

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

  6. #6 — Growing Minds Preschool Score: 71%

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

  7. #7 — Bright Minds Preschool of Surprise Score: 69%

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

  8. #8 — Little Bee Preschool Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Word Of Life Preschool Score: 60%

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

  10. #10 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Score: 60%

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

  11. #11 — Surprise & Shine Score: 60%

    Programs: Preschool, Kids recreation and party, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Surprise KinderCare Score: 57%

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

  13. #13 — Wirtzie's Preschool and Child Day Care Score: 49%

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

  14. #14 — Montessori of Surprise Score: 29%

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Surprise?
Sunrise Preschools is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Surprise 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 Surprise?
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 Surprise?
Childcare costs in Surprise 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.