Best Daycares in Arizona — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Arizona

  1. #1 — God's Garden Preschool Score: 34/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Christian Preschool in Phoenix, AZ

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Bright Horizons Score: 31/100

    Sun City, AZ — Welcome to Bright Horizons

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  3. #3 — Kaleidoscope Preschool Score: 31/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Kaleidoscope Preschool - A Phoenix Hands

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Bright Star Preschool Score: 31/100

    Tucson, AZ — Bright Star Preschool

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  5. #5 — Loving Hands Early Childhood Learning Academy Score: 29/100

    Tucson, AZ — HOME

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — New Discoveries Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — New Discoveries Preschool is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://newdiscoveriesaz.com/.

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

  7. #7 — Old Spanish Trail School Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — Old Spanish Trail School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.smallmiraclesaz.com/.

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

  8. #8 — One Hundred Leaves Preschool Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — One Hundred Leaves Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, language school, elementary school. Website: https://onehundredleaves.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Outer Limits School Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — Outer Limits School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, school. Website: https://smallmiraclesedu.com/outer-limits-preschool-tucson-az/.

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

  10. #10 — Paradise Valley Community School Score: 27/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Paradise Valley Community School is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.pvcommunityschool.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Pima Country Day School Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  12. #12 — Poets Square Day School Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  13. #13 — Nana's Place Score: 26/100

    Glendale, AZ — Nana's Place is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://nanaspreschools.com/tour/.

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

  14. #14 — Peace Lutheran Preschool Score: 26/100

    Peoria, AZ — Peace Lutheran Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.peaceaz.org/.

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

  15. #15 — CalvaryPHX Early Learning Center Score: 26/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Safe, Play-Centered, Quality Care A ministry of calvaryPHX Enroll Now Safe, Play-Centered, Quality Care A Ministry Of CalvaryPHX Enroll Today! Joing Over 500,000 Students Enjoying Avada Education now Faith-Based, Play-Centered, Quality Care As a ministry of CalvaryPHX,

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  16. #16 — Natural Choice Academy Score: 25/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Natural Choice Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.naturalchoiceacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Pendergast Private Alternative School Score: 25/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Pendergast Private Alternative School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.pesd92.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool, Thunderbird Score: 25/100

    Peoria, AZ — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool, Thunderbird is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.pcapreschool.com/schools/peoria-az-thunderbird-preschool/.

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

  19. #19 — Phoenix Head Start Program Score: 25/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Phoenix Head Start Program is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.phoenix.gov/cityclerk/services/licensing/contactus.

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

  20. #20 — Moon Valley Prep Score: 24/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Moon Valley Prep is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.MoonValleyPrep.com/.

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

  21. #21 — New Beginnings Preschool Score: 24/100

    Mesa, AZ — New Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, home service. Website: https://new-beginnings-preschool-az.hub.biz/.

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

  22. #22 — New World Learning Academy Score: 22/100

    Chandler, AZ — New World Learning Academy is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, educational camp, school, active life, education. Website: http://www.nwlacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Educational camp, School, Active life, Education. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Ma'am Childcare and Preschool Score: 22/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Childcare in Arizona

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Guidepost Montessori Score: 22/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Guidepost Montessori is a Scottsdale, AZ childcare center with public contact and service details collected for comparison. Listed focus areas include montessori. Address on file: 20624 North 76th Street, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255.

    Programs: Montessori. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Paradise For Tots Christian Score: 21/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Paradise For Tots Christian is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.paradisefortots.net/.

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

  26. #26 — Prekademy Score: 21/100

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

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

  27. #27 — Noah's Ark Preschool Score: 20/100

    Mesa, AZ — Noah's Ark Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.noahsarkblc.org/.

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

  28. #28 — NPHX Preschool Score: 20/100

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

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

  29. #29 — Organic Garden Preschool Score: 20/100

    Mesa, AZ — Organic Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.organicgardenpreschool.com/.

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

  30. #30 — Painted Saguaro Preschool Score: 20/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  31. #31 — Peoria Avenue Preschool Score: 20/100

    Peoria, AZ — Peoria Avenue Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.peoriaavenuepreschool.com/.

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

  32. #32 — Perform to Learn Score: 20/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Perform to Learn is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, school. Website: http://www.performtolearn.com/.

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

  33. #33 — Phoenix Children's Academy Score: 20/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Phoenix Children's Academy is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/az/gilbert/223?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  34. #34 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Score: 20/100

    Peoria, AZ — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/az/peoria/222?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  35. #35 — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool Score: 20/100

    Surprise, AZ — Phoenix Children's Academy Private Preschool is a childcare center in Surprise, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://www.cadence-education.com/locations/az/surprise/226?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=local_listing&utm_campaign=local_seo.

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

  36. #36 — Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool Score: 20/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Pinnacle Presbyterian Preschool is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.pinnaclepres.org/learn-preschool.

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

  37. #37 — Mountain View Christian Preschool Score: 17/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Mountain View Christian Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.mvccaz.com/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  38. #38 — Northstar Pre-K Score: 17/100

    Tucson, AZ — Northstar Pre-K is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.northstarprek.org/.

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

  39. #39 — Organic Beginnings Preschool Score: 17/100

    Mesa, AZ — Organic Beginnings Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://organicbeginningspreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  40. #40 — Preschool on the Farm Score: 17/100

    Chandler, AZ — Preschool on the Farm is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service. Website: http://www.preschoolonthefarm.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  41. #41 — Morning Star Head Start Score: 16/100

    Tucson, AZ — Morning Star 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 →

  42. #42 — Mountain Park Ranch KinderCare Score: 16/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Mountain Park Ranch KinderCare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/phoenix/az/000477/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_477.

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

  43. #43 — A Nannies Score: 16/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — A Nannies is catalogued here for people researching daycares in Scottsdale, AZ. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Mrs.Kisty's House Of Learning Score: 13/100

    Laveen, AZ — Mrs.Kisty's House Of Learning is a childcare center in Laveen, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  45. #45 — Nurturing Minds Child Development Center Score: 9/100

    Tucson, AZ — Nurturing Minds Child Development Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Education. View full profile →

  46. #46 — Olive Tree Pre-School Score: 9/100

    Mesa, AZ — Olive Tree Pre-School 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 →

  47. #47 — Mill Avenue Preschool Score: 9/100

    Tempe, AZ — Compare Mill Avenue Preschool with other daycares in Tempe, AZ using the facts on this profile. Listed focus areas include preschool. Address on file: 4431 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, AZ, 85252. A phone number is listed so you can confirm availability directly.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  48. #48 — Paradise Valley United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 9/100

    Paradise Valley, AZ — Paradise Valley United Methodist Church Preschool is a childcare center in Paradise Valley, AZ. Programs include Preschool, religious school, home service.

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

  49. #49 — Peoria Sunrise Family Center Lil Learners Preschool Score: 9/100

    Peoria, AZ — Peoria Sunrise Family Center Lil Learners Preschool is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool.

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

  50. #50 — Happy Days Score: 8/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Compare Happy Days with other daycares in Phoenix, AZ using the facts on this profile. Use the location and contact fields on this page to verify fit before reaching out. Address on file: 13033 North 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85029.

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Arizona?
God's Garden 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.