Some of the Best Daycares in Avondale, AZ
Of Avondale's 26 daycares, 24 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 3.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.9 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with Arizona averages of 4.0 on Process and 4.8 on Structural.
The local market includes 21 centers and 5 group child care homes, a higher home-based share than Arizona's average of 13%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Avondale. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the Arizona methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Avondale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Avondale: 4.5 (Sample of 26).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Avondale: 3.5 (Sample of 11).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Avondale: 4.9 (Sample of 26).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Avondale
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Avondale?
- There are 26 licensed child care providers in Avondale.
- What percentage of Avondale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Avondale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
- What types of childcare are available in Avondale?
- 21 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Avondale.
- How do Avondale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
- Avondale daycares average 3.5 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a Arizona statewide average of 4.0.
- Is there financial help for childcare in Arizona?
- Arizona offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in Arizona