Best Daycares in Tucson, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Tucson based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Tucson

  1. #1 — Fun Place Childcare and Preschool Score: 100%

    Daycare | Fun Place Childcare & Preschool | Tucson, AZ

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

  2. #2 — Bright Star Preschool Score: 92%

    Bright Star Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Liberty Head Start Score: 87%

    Liberty Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.childparentcenters.org.

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

  4. #4 — Loving Hands Early Childhood Learning Academy Score: 86%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution way/800897433. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, email, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Children's Learning Adventure Score: 86%

    Children's Learning Adventure is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childrenslearningadventure.com/.

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

  6. #6 — El Presidio Day School Score: 86%

    El Presidio Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesedu.com/el-presidio-day-preschool-tucson-az/.

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

  7. #7 — Poets Square Day School Score: 86%

    Poets Square Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.smallmiraclesaz.com/.

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

  8. #8 — Desert Spring Children's Center Score: 86%

    Desert Spring Children's Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.desertspringschool.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Child-Parent Center Score: 86%

    Child-Parent Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childparentcenters.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Love This Day School Score: 86%

    Love This Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesedu.com/love-this-day-preschool-tucson-az/.

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

  11. #11 — Miramonte Day School Score: 86%

    Miramonte Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesedu.com/miramonte-day-preschool-tucson-az/.

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

  12. #12 — Discovery Learning Center Score: 84%

    Discovery Learning Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://discoverylearningcenter.com/.

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

  13. #13 — Laguna Head Start Score: 83%

    Laguna Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://childparentcenters.org.

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

  14. #14 — Erickson Head Start Score: 83%

    Erickson Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://childparentcenters.org.

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

  15. #15 — Kindermusik At Musical Steps Score: 80%

    Kindermusik At Musical Steps is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, music school, specialty school, school, education. Website: http://musicalsteps.yourvirtuoso.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Herencia Guadalupana Preschool Score: 77%

    Herencia Guadalupana Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.hgls-prek.com/.

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

  17. #17 — KinderCare Score: 77%

    KinderCare is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.skyriseschool.com/our-schools/tucson/az/300491?utm_campaign=sky-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_keyword&utm_platform&utm_matchtype&utm_adgroupi…

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

  18. #18 — Lil' Bear Christian Preschool Score: 71%

    Lil' Bear Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://lilbearchristian.com/.

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

  19. #19 — Kids First Preschool Score: 71%

    Kids First Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://kidsfirstpreschooltucson.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Tiny Treasures Preschool Score: 71%

    Tiny Treasures Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://tinytreasuresdaycare.biz/.

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

  21. #21 — Tucson Baptist Preschool Score: 69%

    Tucson Baptist Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.tucsonbaptistacademy.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Young Explorers School Score: 69%

    Young Explorers School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.youngexplorerstucson.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Kids World Preschool Score: 69%

    Kids World Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.kidsworldpreschoolwest.com/.

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

  24. #24 — La Petite Academy Score: 69%

    La Petite Academy is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.lapetite.com.

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

  25. #25 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 69%

    Cadence Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/az/tucson/201?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  26. #26 — Second Street Children's School Score: 69%

    Second Street Children's School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://secondstreetschool.org/.

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

  27. #27 — Happy Trails Christian Preschool Score: 69%

    Happy Trails Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=C45SPEBXT7VUW&source=url.

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

  28. #28 — Valley View Early Learning Center Score: 69%

    Valley View Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://vvelc.cfsd16.org/.

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

  29. #29 — Painted Saguaro Preschool Score: 69%

    Painted Saguaro Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://paintedsaguaropres.wixsite.com/paintedsaguaro.

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

  30. #30 — Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Score: 69%

    Strauss ECE and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.straussece.com/#0N0OKX.

    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 Tucson?
Fun Place Childcare and Preschool is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Tucson 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 Tucson?
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 Tucson?
Childcare costs in Tucson 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.