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Licensed Daycare in Hayden, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Hayden?

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 Hayden 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 Hayden typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Hayden?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Hayden

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 Hayden 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: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

85235 9

Program types in Hayden

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

All Hayden licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Surprise #187

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 98

A Family Daycare

Avondale Little Scholars #47

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 46

C Family Daycare

Chandler Wonder Years #231

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 73

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Phoenix #135

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 84

G Family Daycare

Gilbert Learning Tree #209

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 22

G Family Daycare

Glendale Sunflower Daycare #91

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 69

M Family Daycare

Mesa Cloud Nine Kids #113

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 92

P Family Daycare

Peoria Golden Gate Daycare #69

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 71

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Smart Start Academy #511

Hayden

School Age (5+) Cap 87

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

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Hayden, Arizona?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Hayden, 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 Hayden?

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 Hayden 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 Hayden typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Hayden?

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 Hayden 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.