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Some of the Best Daycares in Surprise, AZ

Of Surprise's 39 daycares, 33 (85%) 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 4.7 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 32 centers, 4 group child care homes, and 3 family child care homes.

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

39
Daycares
33
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Surprise

24(62%)
9(23%)
5(13%)
1(3%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Surprise: 4.4 (Sample of 39).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Surprise: 3.8 (Sample of 19).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Surprise: 4.7 (Sample of 39).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Surprise

Arizona Charter Academy
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Calibre Academy Surprise
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Chicanos Por La Causa - Dysart Migrant & Seasonal Head Start
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Countryside Recreation Center
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Asante Preparatory Academy
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Canyon Ridge Elementary
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Countryside Elementary
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Freedom Traditional Academy
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Kingswood Elementary
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Marley Park Elementary
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Rancho Gabriela Elementary
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
D.U.S.D.#89 - Sunset Hills Elementary Den Club
Surprise, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Surprise?
There are 39 licensed child care providers in Surprise.
What percentage of Surprise daycares have high quality ratings?
85% of Surprise daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Surprise?
32 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Surprise.
How do Surprise daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Surprise 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