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Some of the Best Daycares in Buckeye, AZ

Of Buckeye's 38 daycares, 33 (87%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 3.6 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 31 centers and 7 group child care homes.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Buckeye. 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.

38
Daycares
33
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Buckeye

30(79%)
3(8%)
5(13%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Buckeye: 4.7 (Sample of 38).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Buckeye: 3.6 (Sample of 11).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Buckeye: 4.9 (Sample of 38).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Buckeye

All Star Daycare / Maritza Aguilar
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
B.U.H.S.D.#201 - Youngker High School Coop Childcare Center
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buckeye Elementary Head Start
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Buckeye Head Start
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Enrichment Center
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - Bales Elementary
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - Inca Elementary
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - John S. Mccain Iii Elementary School
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - Marionneaux Elementary
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - Sundance Elementary
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
City Of Buckeye - Tartesso Elementary
Buckeye, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Buckeye?
There are 38 licensed child care providers in Buckeye.
What percentage of Buckeye daycares have high quality ratings?
87% of Buckeye daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Buckeye?
31 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Buckeye.
How do Buckeye daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Buckeye daycares average 3.6 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