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Some of the Best Daycares in Phoenix, AZ

Of Phoenix's 571 daycares, 534 (94%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.1 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 531 centers, 38 group child care homes, and 2 family 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 Phoenix. 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.

571
Daycares
534
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Phoenix

372(65%)
162(28%)
30(5%)
7(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Phoenix: 4.6 (Sample of 571).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Phoenix: 4.1 (Sample of 298).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Phoenix: 4.9 (Sample of 571).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Phoenix

A Kiddie's Kingdom
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D. #68 Alhambra Traditional School
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D. #68 Global Academy of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Alhambra Head Start - Westwood
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Alhambra Preschool Academy
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Alhambra Traditional School
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Cordova Middle School
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Head Start - Granada Primary School
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.E.S.D.#68 - Head Start - Sevilla Primary School
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Active Learning Center #7
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adams Traditional Beginnings
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Ahwatukee Preschool
Phoenix, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Phoenix?
There are 571 licensed child care providers in Phoenix.
What percentage of Phoenix daycares have high quality ratings?
94% of Phoenix daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Phoenix?
531 center-based, 40 home-based providers operate in Phoenix.
How do Phoenix daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Phoenix daycares average 4.1 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