Best Daycares in Tempe, AZ — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Tempe's 76 daycares, 70 (92%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching Arizona's statewide rate of 93%. Locally, providers average 3.7 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 75 centers and 1 group 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 Tempe. 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 Tempe
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Tempe: 4.6 (Sample of 76).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Tempe: 3.7 (Sample of 32).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Tempe: 4.9 (Sample of 76).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Tempe?
- There are 76 licensed child care providers in Tempe.
- What percentage of Tempe daycares have high quality ratings?
- 92% of Tempe daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
- What types of childcare are available in Tempe?
- 75 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Tempe.
- How do Tempe daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
- Tempe daycares average 3.7 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 76 Daycares in Tempe
- Child Study Lab - Psychology Department - Asu
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Aguilar School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Arredondo School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Broadmor School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Carminati School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Curry School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Fuller School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Getz School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Holdeman School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Mckemy Middle School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Meyer School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Rover School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Scales School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Shamley Elementary School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Spracale Elementary School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Ward School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone - Wood School
- City Of Tempe - Kid Zone Thew School
- City Of Tempe - Kids Zone - Fees Middle School
- Maple Bear Tempe Early Learning Center
- Maricopa County Human Services - Guadalupe Head Start
- Maricopa County Human Services - North Tempe Head Start
- Maricopa County Human Services - Tempe Learning Center Early Head Start
- Maricopa County Human Services - Valor On 8th
- Maricopa County Human Services - Westside Multi Generational Head Start
- Mi Escuelita Child Care
- Mill Avenue Preschool
- Mt. Carmel's Little Lambs Preschool