Best Daycares in Arizona — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Arizona

  1. #1 — Primrose School of Ahwatukee Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Primrose School of Ahwatukee is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, private school. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/ahwatukee.

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

  2. #2 — Primrose School of Arrowhead Score: 27/100

    Peoria, AZ — Primrose School of Arrowhead is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/arrowhead.

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

  3. #3 — Primrose School of East Mesa Score: 27/100

    Mesa, AZ — Primrose School of East Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/east-mesa.

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

  4. #4 — Primrose School of Fletcher Heights Score: 27/100

    Peoria, AZ — Primrose School of Fletcher Heights is a childcare center in Peoria, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/fletcher-heights.

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

  5. #5 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Primrose School of South Gilbert is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/south-gilbert.

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

  6. #6 — Primrose School of West Gilbert Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Primrose School of West Gilbert is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/west-gilbert.

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

  7. #7 — Prodigy Learning Center Score: 27/100

    Mesa, AZ — Prodigy Learning Center is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://prodigylearningcenter.net/.

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

  8. #8 — Self Development Preschool Score: 27/100

    Mesa, AZ — Self Development Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://selfdevelopmentpreschool.com/.

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

  9. #9 — Shepherd of the Desert Preschool Score: 27/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Shepherd of the Desert Preschool is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.shepherdaz.school/.

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

  10. #10 — Skyline Preschool Score: 27/100

    Chandler, AZ — Skyline Preschool is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.skylinepreschools.com/.

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

  11. #11 — Skyline Preschool - Early Academic Center, South Phoenix Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Skyline Preschool - Early Academic Center, South Phoenix is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.southphoenixskylinepreschool.com/.

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

  12. #12 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  13. #13 — Spondeo Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Spondeo Montessori Preschool & Kindergarten is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.spondeopreschool.com/.

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

  14. #14 — St. Alban's Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  15. #15 — St. Paul's United Methodist Preschool Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  16. #16 — St Thomas Preschool and Kindergarten Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  17. #17 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 27/100

    Apache Junction, AZ — Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Apache Junction, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/apache-junction/10633-east-apache-trail.

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

  18. #18 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 27/100

    Chandler, AZ — Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/chandler/4991-s-alma-school-road.

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

  19. #19 — Sunrise Preschools Score: 27/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Sunrise Preschools is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://schools.sunrisepreschools.com/az/gilbert/2109-bluejay-drive.

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

  20. #20 — StarShine Enterprises Score: 26/100

    Phoenix, AZ — StarShine Enterprises is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, specialty school. Website: http://www.drtrishsanders.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Primrose School of North Scottsdale Score: 25/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Primrose School of North Scottsdale is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/north-scottsdale/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=maplistings.

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

  22. #22 — Primrose School of Surprise Score: 25/100

    Surprise, AZ — Primrose School of Surprise is a childcare center in Surprise, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/surprise?utm_source=fb&utm_medium=school-about.

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

  23. #23 — Prince of Peace Preschool Score: 24/100

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

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

  24. #24 — Scottsdale Early Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Scottsdale Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.smallmiraclesedu.com/scottsdale-preschool-phoenix-az.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Rainbow Montessori School Score: 24/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Rainbow Montessori School is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.rainbowmontessoriaz.com/.

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

  26. #26 — Rincon Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Rincon Learning Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://rincon-learning-center.hub.biz/.

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

  27. #27 — Rise and Shine Preschool at Southwest Leadership Academy Score: 23/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Rise and Shine Preschool at Southwest Leadership Academy is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.rise-n-shine-preschool.com/sites/us/az/phoenix/risenshinepreschool-78373/web/home.htm.

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

  28. #28 — Shellie's Early Start Learning Center - Broadway Rd Score: 23/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Shellie's Early Start Learning Center - Broadway Rd is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.myshelliestart.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Small World Preschool Score: 23/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  30. #30 — Smarty Pants Preschool Score: 23/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Smarty Pants Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://smarty-pants-preschool-preschool.business.site.

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

  31. #31 — Primrose School of South Gilbert Score: 22/100

    Mesa, AZ — Primrose School of South Gilbert is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: https://www.primroseschools.com/schools/south-gilbert.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  32. #32 — Scottsdale Child Care & Lrng Score: 22/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Scottsdale Child Care & Lrng is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.scottsdaledaycare.com/.

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

  33. #33 — Shooting STARS Preschool Score: 22/100

    Chandler, AZ — Shooting STARS Preschool is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://shootingSTARSpreschool.net/.

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

  34. #34 — Rise N Shine Preschool Score: 21/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Rise N Shine Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.rise-n-shine-preschool.com/.

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

  35. #35 — Scottsdale Learning Center at Raintree Score: 21/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Scottsdale Learning Center at Raintree is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.scottsdalelearningcenters.com/.

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

  36. #36 — Start Right Preschool Score: 21/100

    Mesa, AZ — Start Right Preschool is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://startrightpreschool.com/.

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

  37. #37 — Raising Arizona Preschool Score: 20/100

    Glendale, AZ — Raising Arizona Preschool is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.raisingarizonapreschool.com/.

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

  38. #38 — San Tan Montessori Preschool Score: 20/100

    Gilbert, AZ — San Tan Montessori Preschool is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://www.santancharterschool.com.

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

  39. #39 — Second Street Children's School Score: 20/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  40. #40 — Shadow Rock Preschool Score: 20/100

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

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

  41. #41 — Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Score: 20/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  42. #42 — Scottsdale KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Scottsdale KinderCare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/scottsdale/az/000015?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA2NjMyLTU1O…

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

  43. #43 — Sonoran Vista KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Sonoran Vista 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/center-details/000856/?CID=LOC_Bing_Biz_Listing_000856.

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

  44. #44 — South Chandler KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Chandler, AZ — South Chandler KinderCare is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  45. #45 — Start Right Score: 17/100

    Mesa, AZ — Start Right is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.startrightpreschool.com.

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

  46. #46 — Raising Arizona Preschool Mesa Score: 16/100

    Mesa, AZ — Raising Arizona Preschool Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://raisingarizonapreschool.com/.

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

  47. #47 — Raising AZ Preschool at McDowell Score: 16/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Raising AZ Preschool at McDowell is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://raisingarizonapreschool.com/.

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

  48. #48 — Sonshine Preschool Score: 16/100

    Tempe, AZ — Sonshine Preschool is a childcare center in Tempe, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.elstempe.org.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Sunnyside Head Start Score: 16/100

    Tucson, AZ — 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 →

  50. #50 — Spring Ahead Preschool Score: 13/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Spring Ahead Preschool is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

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

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What is the best daycare in Arizona?
Primrose School of Ahwatukee 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.