Best Daycares in Arizona — 2026 Rankings

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

Top Daycares in Arizona

  1. #1 — Camelback Holistic Preschool Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Camelback Holistic Preschool is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://camelbackpreschool.com/.

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

  2. #2 — Carebear Preschool Score: 27/100

    Chandler, AZ — Carebear Preschool is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.carebearpreschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Casa Niños School of Montessori Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — Casa Niños School of Montessori is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.casaninos.org/.

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

  4. #4 — Casy Preschool Score: 27/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Casy Preschool is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.casypreschool.com.

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

  5. #5 — Chandler Learning Academy Score: 27/100

    Chandler, AZ — Chandler Learning Academy is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://Chandlerlearningacademy.com/.

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

  6. #6 — Child-Parent Center Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — Child-Parent Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childparentcenters.org/.

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

  7. #7 — Compass Educational Programs Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Compass Educational Programs is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.compassedprograms.org/.

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

  8. #8 — Cornerstone Kidz Score: 27/100

    Avondale, AZ — Cornerstone Kidz is a childcare center in Avondale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, private school. Website: http://www.cornerstonekidzaz.org/.

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

  9. #9 — Creative Center For Early Education Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Creative Center For Early Education is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://creativecenteraz.com/.

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

  10. #10 — Cross Roads Preschool Ltd Score: 27/100

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

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

  11. #11 — Desert Dawn Private School Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Desert Dawn Private School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://desertdawnschool.com/?page_id=9.

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

  12. #12 — Desert Garden Montessori Score: 27/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Desert Garden Montessori is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: https://bio.site/dgmontessori.

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

  13. #13 — Desert Spring Children's Center Score: 27/100

    Tucson, AZ — Desert Spring Children's Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.desertspringschool.org/.

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

  14. #14 — Developing Minds Academy Score: 27/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Developing Minds Academy is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://www.developingmindsacademy.com/.

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

  15. #15 — Discovery Time Childcare Score: 27/100

    Tempe, AZ — Discovery Time Childcare is a childcare center in Tempe, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.discoverytimetempe.com/.

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

  16. #16 — Children of Mary Montessori Score: 26/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Children of Mary Montessori is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: https://cmarymontessori.com/.

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

  17. #17 — Creative Bridges Cooperative Preschool Score: 26/100

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

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

  18. #18 — Catalina United Methodist Day School Score: 25/100

    Tucson, AZ — Catalina United Methodist Day School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.catalinadayschool.org/.

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

  19. #19 — Children's Learning Adventure Score: 25/100

    Laveen, AZ — Children's Learning Adventure is a childcare center in Laveen, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrenslearningadventure.com/.

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

  20. #20 — Children's Learning Adventure Score: 25/100

    Tucson, AZ — Children's Learning Adventure is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.childrenslearningadventure.com/.

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

  21. #21 — Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa Score: 25/100

    Mesa, AZ — Crème de la Crème Learning Center of Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website:…

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

  22. #22 — Creme de la Creme Score: 25/100

    Mesa, AZ — Creme de la Creme is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.cremedelacreme.com/.

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

  23. #23 — Crème de la Crème School of Mesa Score: 25/100

    Mesa, AZ — Crème de la Crème School of Mesa is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: https://cremedelacreme.com/locations/Mesa-AZ/.

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

  24. #24 — Discovery Learning Center Score: 24/100

    Tucson, AZ — Discovery Learning Center is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://discoverylearningcenter.com/.

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

  25. #25 — Christ Church School Score: 23/100

    Paradise Valley, AZ — Christ Church School is a childcare center in Paradise Valley, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, private school. Website: https://www.ccsaz.org/.

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

  26. #26 — Children's Campus Score: 22/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Children's Campus is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.childrenscampus.net/.

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

  27. #27 — Cartwright Early Childhood Score: 22/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Cartwright Early Childhood is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.arizonaschildren.org.

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

  28. #28 — Children's Learning Center of Vineyard Score: 21/100

    Glendale, AZ — Children's Learning Center of Vineyard is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.clcov.com/.

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

  29. #29 — Crosspoint Children's Academy Score: 21/100

    Tempe, AZ — Crosspoint Children's Academy is a childcare center in Tempe, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, school. Website: http://www.crosspointca.net/.

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

  30. #30 — Drop of Heaven Preschool and Private Kindergarten Score: 21/100

    Gilbert, AZ — Drop of Heaven Preschool and Private Kindergarten is a childcare center in Gilbert, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.christianpreschoolgilbert.com/.

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

  31. #31 — Camelback Desert School Score: 20/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Camelback Desert School is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.CamelbackDesertSchool.com/.

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

  32. #32 — Casa de Montessori Score: 20/100

    Chandler, AZ — Casa de Montessori is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, home service. Website: http://www.chandlercasademontessori.com/.

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

  33. #33 — Children of Hope Preschool and Child Development Center Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Children of Hope Preschool and Child Development Center is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.childrenofhopecdc.com/.

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

  34. #34 — Community Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Community Montessori School is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://communitymontessoriphoenix.com/.

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

  35. #35 — Desert Garden Preschool Score: 20/100

    Glendale, AZ — Desert Garden Preschool is a childcare center in Glendale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, elementary school, school. Website: http://www.gesd40.org/programs/preschool.

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

  36. #36 — Desert Sky Montessori School Score: 20/100

    Scottsdale, AZ — Desert Sky Montessori School is a childcare center in Scottsdale, AZ. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: http://www.dsmaz.org/.

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

  37. #37 — Desert Springs Christian Preschool Score: 20/100

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

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

  38. #38 — Desert Ridge KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Desert Ridge KinderCare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/phoenix/az/000224?utm_campaign=kc-lg&utm_source=yext&utm_medium=pro&utm_content=fb&y_source=1_NTA2NzIxLTU1OS…

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

  39. #39 — Desert Trail KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Tucson, AZ — Desert Trail 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/071402/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_71402.

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

  40. #40 — Downtown KinderCare Score: 19/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Downtown KinderCare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: http://www.kindercare.com/our-centers/phoenix/az/301312/?cid=LOC_Bing_Places_301312.

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

  41. #41 — Cozy Casa Day Care & Pre-School Score: 17/100

    Tucson, AZ — Cozy Casa Day Care & Pre-School is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.dnjeducational.com.

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

  42. #42 — Capstone Quest Academy - Tucson Score: 16/100

    Tucson, AZ — Capstone Quest Academy - Tucson is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education. Website: https://amerischools.org/pre-k-capstone-quest-academy-inc-tucson-yuma-phoenix/.

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

  43. #43 — Childtime Learning Centers Score: 16/100

    Mesa, AZ — Childtime Learning Centers is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://www.childtime.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  44. #44 — Childtime Score: 16/100

    Mesa, AZ — Childtime is a childcare center in Mesa, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childtime.com/your-local-school/mesa-az-1436/.

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

  45. #45 — Childtime Score: 16/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Childtime is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childtime.com/your-local-school/phoenix-az-1425/.

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

  46. #46 — Childtime Score: 16/100

    Tucson, AZ — Childtime is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childtime.com/your-local-school/tucson-az-1450/.

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

  47. #47 — Clara Fish Roberts Head Start Score: 16/100

    Tucson, AZ — Clara Fish Roberts Head Start is a childcare center in Tucson, AZ. Programs include Preschool, home service, elementary school. Website: http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov.

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

  48. #48 — Cranium kids preschool Score: 13/100

    Mesa, AZ — Cranium kids preschool appears in this directory as a childcare center serving Mesa, AZ. Listed focus areas include Preschool, school. A phone number is listed so you can confirm availability directly.

    Programs: Preschool, School. View full profile →

  49. #49 — Divine Children Preschool and Daycare Score: 13/100

    Phoenix, AZ — Divine Children Preschool and Daycare is a childcare center in Phoenix, AZ. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service.

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

  50. #50 — Curious Kids Preschool Score: 9/100

    Chandler, AZ — Curious Kids Preschool is a childcare center in Chandler, AZ. Programs include Preschool, school, education.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best daycare in Arizona?
Camelback Holistic 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.