Best Daycares in Tempe, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 12 daycares and childcare centers in Tempe based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Tempe

  1. #1 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 77%

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

  2. #2 — Little Foot Learning Center Score: 77%

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

  3. #3 — Mill Avenue School Score: 77%

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

  4. #4 — Getz School Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — Discovery Time Childcare Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Heartprints Montessori Score: 69%

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

  7. #7 — Crosspoint Children's Academy Score: 63%

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

  8. #8 — Kidz Kreationz Daycare Score: 63%

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

  9. #9 — KinderCare Learning Center Score: 57%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 49%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  11. #11 — Happy Apple Preschool Score: 40%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Mill Avenue Preschool Score: 37%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/229038251. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, address.

    Programs: 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 Tempe?
Sunrise Preschools is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tempe 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 Tempe?
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 Tempe?
Childcare costs in Tempe 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.