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Licensed Daycare in Lukachukai, Arizona

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

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 Lukachukai 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 Lukachukai typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Lukachukai?

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 center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Lukachukai

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 Lukachukai 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: 49 kids

ZIP codes covered

86507 9

Program types in Lukachukai

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

All Lukachukai licensed centers

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F Group Care

First Steps Surprise #100

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 32

G Group Care

Gilbert Precious Moments #122

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 24

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Chandler #144

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 93

K Group Care

Kids R Us Glendale #4

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 17

L Group Care

Little Genius Phoenix #424

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 24

M Group Care

Mesa Panda Kids Academy #26

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 76

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Phoenix #48

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 66

T Group Care

Tempe Creative Kids #240

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 97

Y Group Care

Yuma Discovery Preschool #218

Lukachukai

School Age (5+) Cap 18

Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Lukachukai, Arizona?

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

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 Lukachukai 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 Lukachukai typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Lukachukai?

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 Lukachukai 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.