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Best Daycares in Mesa, AZ — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Mesa's 156 daycares, 138 (88%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 3.8 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 143 centers, 12 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home.

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

156
Daycares
138
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Mesa

96(62%)
42(27%)
15(10%)
3(2%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Mesa: 4.5 (Sample of 156).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Mesa: 3.8 (Sample of 71).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Mesa: 4.8 (Sample of 156).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Mesa

A Shining Star Preschool Inc
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.S.U. Preparatory Academy
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Accomplished Children's Collective
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
ALA Little Leaders - Applied Tech
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ala Little Leaders - Mesa
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
BRiDGES Preschool
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Bright Horizons At Banner Baywood
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Cambridge Pups
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Child Crisis Arizona Early Education Services-Mesa
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Children's Safari Learning Center L L C
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Christ The King Catholic School
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Creme De La Creme - Mesa
Mesa, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Mesa?
There are 156 licensed child care providers in Mesa.
What percentage of Mesa daycares have high quality ratings?
88% of Mesa daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Mesa?
143 center-based, 13 home-based providers operate in Mesa.
How do Mesa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Mesa daycares average 3.8 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 156 Daycares in Mesa

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