Best Daycares in Arizona — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 3 cities in Arizona.

Top Daycares in Arizona

  1. #1 — Fun Place Childcare and Preschool Score: 30/100

    Tucson, AZ — Daycare | Fun Place Childcare & Preschool | Tucson, AZ

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

  2. #2 — Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Early Beginners Preschool & Daycare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://earlybeginners.fun/.

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

  3. #3 — East Valley Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — East Valley Learning Center is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.evlc.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Educare Arizona Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Educare Arizona is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.educarearizona.org/.

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

  5. #5 — El Presidio Day School Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  6. #6 — Esperanza Montessori Academy Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Esperanza Montessori Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://espiritu.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Excellence Academy at Zion Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Excellence Academy at Zion is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://thezioninstitute.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Faith North ECLC Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Faith North ECLC is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://www.phxschools.org/faith-north.

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

  9. #9 — First Presbyterian Preschool Score: 27/100

    Mesa, AZ — First Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.fpcmesa.org/.

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

  10. #10 — Getz School Score: 27/100

    Tempe, AZ — Getz School is a childcare center in Tempe, AZ. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, school. Website: http://getz.tempeschools.org/.

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

  11. #11 — Gilbert Montessori School Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Gilbert Montessori School is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.gilbertmontessori.com/.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Global Minds Preschool Score: 27/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Global Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://globalmindsschool.com/.

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

  13. #13 — God's Garden Preschool and Child Development Center Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — God's Garden Preschool and Child Development Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://godsgarden.com/.

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

  14. #14 — Grace Garden Christian Preschool Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Grace Garden Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://gracegardenchristianpreschool.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Happy Apple Preschool Score: 27/100

    Peoria, AZ — Happy Apple Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://happyvalleyschool.org/.

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

  16. #16 — First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare Score: 26/100

    Mesa, AZ — First Class Academy Preschool & Childcare is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://firstclassacademypreschool.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Growing Minds Preschool Score: 25/100

    Surprise, AZ — Growing Minds Preschool is a childcare center in Surprise, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.growingmindspreschool.org/.

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

  18. #18 — First United Methodist Church The Weekday School Score: 24/100

    Phoenix, AZ — First United Methodist Church The Weekday School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://firstchurch.church/.

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

  19. #19 — Erickson Head Start Score: 23/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  20. #20 — First Impressions Day Care Score: 21/100

    Tucson, AZ — First Impressions Day Care is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.tucsonpreschooldaycare.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool Score: 21/100

    Mesa, AZ — Granny's Little Genius Preparatory Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool. Website: http://www.grannyslittlegenius.com/.

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

  22. #22 — Early Education Cooperative Preschool Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Early Education Cooperative Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.cooppreschool.org/.

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

  23. #23 — Early Learning Center at East Valley JCC Score: 20/100

    Chandler, AZ — Early Learning Center at East Valley JCC is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://chandlerjbeginnings.org/programs/kindergarten/.

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

  24. #24 — Elite Preschool and Learning Center Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Elite Preschool and Learning Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.elitepreschool.org/.

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

  25. #25 — Explorers In Learning Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Explorers In Learning is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.explorersinlearning.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Family of Christ Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Family of Christ Preschool and Kindergarten is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://familyofchristschool.org/.

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

  27. #27 — First Impressions Preschool Score: 20/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — First Impressions Preschool is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://kidzonelearningexpress.com/.

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

  28. #28 — Growing Gardens Preschool and Childcare Score: 20/100

    Glendale, AZ — Growing Gardens Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool. Website: http://growinggardenspreschool.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Growing Place Preschool Score: 20/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Growing Place Preschool is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.mygrowingplace.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Guardian Angel Preschool Daycare Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Guardian Angel Preschool Daycare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://guardianangels.netai.net/GuardianAngelsHomepage.htm.

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

  31. #31 — East Irvington KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Tucson, AZ — East Irvington KinderCare is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/tucson/az/300599/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_300599.

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

  32. #32 — East Mesa KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Mesa, AZ — East Mesa KinderCare is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/300900/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_300900.

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

  33. #33 — Fletcher Heights KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Peoria, AZ — Fletcher Heights KinderCare is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/peoria/az/301785/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301785.

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

  34. #34 — Gilbert Road KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Gilbert Road KinderCare is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/gilbert/az/000099/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_99.

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

  35. #35 — Golf Links KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Tucson, AZ — Golf Links KinderCare is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/center-details/300491/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_300491.

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

  36. #36 — Great Beginnings Preschool Score: 18/100

    Glendale, AZ — Great Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.greatbeginningsaz.com/.

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

  37. #37 — Emily Meschter Early Learning Center Score: 17/100

    Tucson, AZ — Emily Meschter Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ecc.flowingwellsschools.org/home.

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

  38. #38 — Gentle Hands Center for Children Score: 17/100

    Tucson, AZ — Gentle Hands Center for Children is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://gentlehandstucson.org/.

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

  39. #39 — Elvira Head Start Score: 16/100

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

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

  40. #40 — Future Kiddie Score: 16/100

    Chandler, AZ — Future Kiddie is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, computer coaching, specialty school, school, education. Website: http://www.futurekiddie.com/.

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

  41. #41 — Great Beginnings Preschool & Childcare Score: 16/100

    Glendale, AZ — Great Beginnings Preschool & Childcare is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.greatbeginningsaz.com.

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

  42. #42 — Great Beginnings Preschool Score: 16/100

    Peoria, AZ — Great Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.greatbeginningsaz.com/peoria-location.

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

  43. #43 — Footprints Preschool Score: 13/100

    Mesa, AZ — Footprints Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  44. #44 — Grandma's Little Blessings Daycare/ Preschool Score: 13/100

    Peoria, AZ — Grandma's Little Blessings Daycare/ Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service.

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

  45. #45 — Happy Apple Preschool Score: 13/100

    Tempe, AZ — This profile covers Happy Apple Preschool, a childcare center associated with Tempe, AZ. Listed focus areas include Preschool. Address on file: 902 W Fordham Dr. A phone number is listed so you can confirm availability directly.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Great BEEginnings Preschool Score: 10/100

    Mesa, AZ — Great BEEginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, campus building.

    Programs: Preschool, Campus building. View full profile →

  47. #47 — Early Language Learning and Arts Score: 9/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Early Language Learning and Arts is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, language school, specialty school, school, education.

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

  48. #48 — Education Express Preschool Score: 9/100

    Mesa, AZ — Education Express Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool.

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

  49. #49 — Fun preschool Score: 9/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Fun preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, middle school, elementary school.

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

  50. #50 — Great Beginnings Montessori School Score: 9/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Great Beginnings Montessori School is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, day care preschool.

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

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What is the best daycare in Arizona?
Fun Place Childcare and Preschool has the highest Directory information score among the listings on this results page. This does not establish service quality or suitability. See the full statewide ranked list above.
How many daycares are ranked in Arizona?
We have ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers across 3 cities in Arizona. Rankings are computed by Directory information score and updated regularly.