Some of the Best Daycares in Peoria, AZ
Of Peoria's 79 daycares, 74 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.2 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 76 centers, 2 group child care homes, and 1 family child care home, a lower home-based share than Arizona's average of 13%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Peoria. 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 Peoria
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Peoria: 4.7 (Sample of 79).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Peoria: 4.2 (Sample of 26).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Peoria: 4.9 (Sample of 79).
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Some of the Best Daycares in Peoria
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Peoria?
- There are 79 licensed child care providers in Peoria.
- What percentage of Peoria daycares have high quality ratings?
- 94% of Peoria daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
- What types of childcare are available in Peoria?
- 76 center-based, 3 home-based providers operate in Peoria.
- How do Peoria daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
- Peoria daycares average 4.2 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