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Best Daycares in Gilbert, AZ — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Gilbert's 110 daycares, 103 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 3.7 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 4.8 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 105 centers and 5 group child care homes, a lower home-based share than Arizona's average of 13%.

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

110
Daycares
103
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Gilbert

71(65%)
32(29%)
5(5%)
2(2%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Gilbert: 4.6 (Sample of 110).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Gilbert: 3.7 (Sample of 43).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Gilbert: 4.8 (Sample of 110).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Gilbert

Ala Little Leaders - Gilbert South
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bella Montessori
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
BRiDGES Preschool
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Building Kidz of Gilbert
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.U.S.D.#80 - C.T.A. Freedom Elementary - School-Age/ Preschool
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.U.S.D.#80 - Patterson Elementary - School-Age
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.U.S.D.#80 - Rice Elementary - School-Age Program
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
C.U.S.D.#80 - Weinberg Elementary - School-Age
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cadence Academy Montessori
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Christ's Greenfield Lutheran Preschool
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Compassion Prep Academy
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creme De La Creme - Power Ranch
Gilbert, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Gilbert?
There are 110 licensed child care providers in Gilbert.
What percentage of Gilbert daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of Gilbert daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Gilbert?
105 center-based, 5 home-based providers operate in Gilbert.
How do Gilbert daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Gilbert daycares average 3.7 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

All 110 Daycares in Gilbert

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