Some of the Best Daycares in Mesa, AZ
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.
Rating Distribution in Mesa
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
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