Best Daycares in Tucson, AZ — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 18 daycares and childcare centers in Tucson based on listed credentials, recorded public reviews, and profile information.

Top Daycares in Tucson

  1. #1 — Pima Country Day School Score: 27/100

    Pima Country Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesedu.com/pima-country-day-preschool-tucson-az/.

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

  2. #2 — Poets Square Day School Score: 27/100

    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 →

  3. #3 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 27/100

    Sonshine Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.Sonshineprek.org/.

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

  4. #4 — St. Alban's Preschool Score: 27/100

    St. Alban's Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://stalbans-preschool.com/.

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

  5. #5 — St. Paul's United Methodist Preschool Score: 27/100

    St. Paul's United Methodist Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.StPaulsPreschoolTucson.org/.

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

  6. #6 — St Thomas Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    St Thomas Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.stthomaspreschool.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Small World Preschool Score: 23/100

    Small World Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.dexknows.com/rd?dku=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dexknows.com%2Fbusiness_profiles%2Fsmall_world_preschool-b605178&mkt=63801.

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

  8. #8 — Tiny Treasures Preschool Score: 21/100

    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 →

  9. #9 — Painted Saguaro Preschool Score: 20/100

    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 →

  10. #10 — Second Street Children's School Score: 20/100

    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 →

  11. #11 — Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    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 →

  12. #12 — Tucson Baptist Preschool Score: 20/100

    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 →

  13. #13 — Tucson Community School Score: 20/100

    Tucson Community School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.tucsoncommunityschool.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Valley View Early Learning Center Score: 20/100

    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 →

  15. #15 — Young Explorers School Score: 20/100

    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 →

  16. #16 — Walter Douglas Head Start Score: 17/100

    Walter Douglas Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.douglas.flowingwellsschools.org/.

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

  17. #17 — Sunnyside Head Start Score: 16/100

    Sunnyside Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/.

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

  18. #18 — Walker Preschool Score: 9/100

    Walker Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. Read our full methodology →

Frequently asked questions

Which daycare has the highest information score on this results page in Tucson?
Pima Country Day School has the highest Directory information score among the listings shown on this page. The score summarizes recorded profile information; it does not establish service quality or suitability.
How are daycares ranked in Tucson?
The Directory information score is a 0–100 summary of captured profile and public review information. Fixed point limits apply to public ratings, review volume, web presence, profile completeness, listed credentials, press mentions, and reported experience. Missing information contributes no points. A low score may reflect missing data; the score does not measure service quality or guarantee suitability. 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.