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Some of the Best Daycares in Tucson, AZ

Of Tucson's 448 daycares, 429 (96%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above 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 4.8 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 335 centers, 93 group child care homes, and 18 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than Arizona's average of 13%.

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

448
Daycares
429
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Tucson

257(57%)
172(38%)
15(3%)
4(1%)
0(0%)

Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Tucson: 4.5 (Sample of 448).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Tucson: 4.1 (Sample of 270).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Tucson: 4.8 (Sample of 448).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Tucson

A Dream Come True Preschool And Learning Center
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.U.S.D #10-Inclusive Preschool Program at Copper Creek Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.U.S.D #10-Inclusive Preschool Program at Lulu Walker Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.U.S.D. #10 - Imagine Preschool at Copper Creek Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.U.S.D. #10-Imagine Preschool at Mesa Verde Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
A.U.S.D.#10 - Imagine Preschool At Holaway Elementary School
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Accelerated Learning Laboratory
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Adventure School
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabest @ Donaldson Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabest @ Harelson Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabest @ Holaway Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Alphabest @ Mesa Verde Elementary
Tucson, AZ
★★★★★ 5 Stars

Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Tucson?
There are 448 licensed child care providers in Tucson.
What percentage of Tucson daycares have high quality ratings?
96% of Tucson daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 93% statewide in Arizona.
What types of childcare are available in Tucson?
335 center-based, 111 home-based providers operate in Tucson.
How do Tucson daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of Arizona?
Tucson 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