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Licensed Daycare in Gray Mountain, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Gray Mountain?

Statewide averages in Arizona run roughly $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

Q: What staff-to-child ratios apply in Gray Mountain daycares?

All licensed Arizona centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Gray Mountain typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Gray Mountain?

Arizona families can apply for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide .

Every listing here has a current license on file with the state. Use the filters to narrow by age group or program type.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Gray Mountain

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 Gray Mountain 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 overview

Quick 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: 80 kids

ZIP codes covered

86016 9

Program types in Gray Mountain

Head Start Center

9 centers

All Gray Mountain licensed centers

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A Head Start

Avondale Creative Kids #258

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 108

G Head Start

Gilbert Panda Kids Academy #44

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 41

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Tempe #162

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 116

K Head Start

Kids R Us Surprise #22

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 96

L Head Start

Little Genius Scottsdale #184

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 74

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Chandler #66

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 82

P Head Start

Phoenix Generations Daycare #346

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 28

T Head Start

Tucson Little Angels #206

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 110

Y Head Start

Yuma Precious Moments #140

Gray Mountain

2 years - 12 years Cap 67

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Gray Mountain, Arizona?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Gray Mountain, Arizona, sourced from Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. All listings hold a current state license at indexing time; verify status directly via the state's lookup tool before enrollment.

What's the average daycare cost in Gray Mountain?

Statewide averages in Arizona run roughly $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. City-specific costs vary — large metros and dense neighborhoods trend higher than rural ZIPs. Use the cost estimator for a closer ballpark.

What staff-to-child ratios apply in Gray Mountain daycares?

All licensed Arizona centers must meet the state minimum: 1:5 for infants, 1:8 for toddlers, and 1:13 for preschool. NAEYC-accredited centers in Gray Mountain typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Gray Mountain?

Arizona families can apply for AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248). Federal options like the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA stack on top. See our subsidies guide.

How do I verify a Gray Mountain daycare's license?

Look up the provider directly in the official Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing search. License status is the single most important credential to confirm before enrolling.