Best Daycares in Scottsdale, AZ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Scottsdale's 92 daycares, 90 (98%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 4.0 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 89 centers and 2 group 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 Scottsdale. 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 Scottsdale
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Scottsdale: 4.7 (Sample of 92).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Scottsdale: 4.0 (Sample of 33).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Scottsdale: 4.9 (Sample of 92).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Scottsdale?
- There are 92 licensed child care providers in Scottsdale.
- What percentage of Scottsdale daycares have high quality ratings?
- 98% of Scottsdale daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
- What types of childcare are available in Scottsdale?
- 89 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Scottsdale.
- How do Scottsdale daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
- Scottsdale daycares average 4.0 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 92 Daycares in Scottsdale
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Copper Canyon Elementary School
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Desert Shadows Elementary School
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Grayhawk Elementary School
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Liberty Elementary
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Pinnacle Peak Elementary School
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Sandpiper Elementary School
- P.V.U.S.D.#69 - Sonoran Sky Elementary School
- Paradise Valley Cooperative School
- Perform To Learn - Performing Arts Preschool
- Pinnacle Presbyterian Day School
- Prescolaire Early Learning Academy
- Primrose School of North Scottsdale
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Anasazi Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Cheyenne Traditional School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Cochise Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Copper Ridge Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Desert Canyon Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Echo Canyon
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Hohokam Traditional School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Kiva Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Laguna Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Navajo Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Oak Campus
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Pima Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Pueblo Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Redfield Elementary School
- S.U.S.D.#48 - Yavapai Elementary School
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- Scottsdale Child Care & Learning Center - Kierland
- Scottsdale Child Care And Learning Center
- Scottsdale United Methodist Daycare
- Shepherd Of The Desert Lutheran Preschool - Mountain View Campus
- St. John Xxiii Catholic School Community