Licensed Daycare in Central, Arizona
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.
Childcare costs in Central
ChildCare Aware reports the Arizona average full-time cost at $1,050/month for infant care and $780/month for preschool. City-level prices in Central vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. Arizona families may also qualify for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248).
Full Arizona licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg capacity
- 74 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Central
All Central licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Active Kids Glendale #186
Central
Little Genius Avondale #142
Central
Mesa Little Stars Daycare #208
Central
Nurturing Hearts Yuma #24
Central
Peoria Little Angels #164
Central
Phoenix Kids First Academy #230
Central
Scottsdale Learning Center #68
Central
Tempe Generations Daycare #46
Central
Tucson Bright Futures Daycare #90
Central
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