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 — Bright Star Preschool Score: 92%

    Bright Star Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — 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 →

  3. #3 — Liberty Head Start Score: 79%

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

  4. #4 — Children's Learning Adventure Score: 77%

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

  5. #5 — El Presidio Day School Score: 77%

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

  6. #6 — Poets Square Day School Score: 77%

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

  7. #7 — Desert Spring Children's Center Score: 77%

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

  8. #8 — Child-Parent Center Score: 77%

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

  9. #9 — Love This Day School Score: 77%

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

  10. #10 — Miramonte Day School Score: 77%

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

  11. #11 — St. Paul's United Methodist Preschool Score: 77%

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

  12. #12 — Casa Niños School of Montessori Score: 77%

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

  13. #13 — Discovery Learning Center Score: 76%

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

  14. #14 — Laguna Head Start Score: 74%

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

  15. #15 — Erickson Head Start Score: 74%

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

  16. #16 — Kindermusik At Musical Steps Score: 71%

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

  17. #17 — Herencia Guadalupana Preschool Score: 69%

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

  18. #18 — KinderCare Score: 69%

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

  19. #19 — Tiny Treasures Preschool Score: 63%

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

  20. #20 — Lil' Bear Christian Preschool Score: 63%

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

  21. #21 — Kids First Preschool Score: 63%

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  22. #22 — First Impressions Day Care Score: 63%

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

  23. #23 — Kids World Preschool Score: 60%

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

  24. #24 — La Petite Academy Score: 60%

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

  25. #25 — Cadence Academy Preschool Score: 60%

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

  26. #26 — Second Street Children's School Score: 60%

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

  27. #27 — Happy Trails Christian Preschool Score: 60%

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

  28. #28 — Valley View Early Learning Center Score: 60%

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

  29. #29 — Painted Saguaro Preschool Score: 60%

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

  30. #30 — Tucson Baptist Preschool Score: 60%

    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?
Bright Star 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.