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Some of the Best Daycares in Maricopa, AZ

Of Maricopa's 20 daycares, 20 (100%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 5.0 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 13 centers and 7 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 Maricopa. 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.

20
Daycares
20
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Maricopa

15(75%)
5(25%)
0(0%)
0(0%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Maricopa: 4.8 (Sample of 20).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Maricopa: 3.7 (Sample of 7).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Maricopa: 5.0 (Sample of 20).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Maricopa

Around the clock - Anytime Childcare
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Blue Cactus Preschool
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children's Learning Adventure Childcare Center
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
K.C.E. Champions Llc At Leading Edge Academy Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Legacy Traditional School – Maricopa
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D. #20 - Maricopa Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D. #20 - Pima Butte Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D. #20 - Saddleback Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D.#20 - Butterfield Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D.#20 - Santa Cruz Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
M.U.S.D.#20 - Santa Rosa Elementary
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Maricopa Head Start
Maricopa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Maricopa?
There are 20 licensed child care providers in Maricopa.
What percentage of Maricopa daycares have high quality ratings?
100% of Maricopa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Maricopa?
13 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Maricopa.
How do Maricopa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Maricopa 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