Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Santa Cruz County

Santa Cruz County, Arizona is home to 27 state-licensed care providers across 3 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Az, AZ 31 providers Nogales, AZ 3 providers Rio Rico, AZ 1 providers

Child Care Centers in Santa Cruz County

2 providers in Santa Cruz County: Az

Child Care Center Sacred Heart Catholic School Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 30 Child Care Center VYBrant Academy of Young Scholars Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 28

Family Child Care Homes in Santa Cruz County

22 providers in Santa Cruz County: Az

Family Child Care Home Benitez-Lopez Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Brau Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Bustamante Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Claudias Babys Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Daycare Leon Llc Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Dominguez Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Fabela Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Garcia Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Hernandez Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Kids House Montessori Daycare And Presch Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Little Feet Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Little Owl Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Little Star Child Daycare Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Lopez Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Lopez Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Luz De Arcoiris Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Marylandia Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Medina Acosta Romo Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Mendoza Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Montelongo Family Child Care Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 4 Family Child Care Home Suzettes Childcare Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 10 Family Child Care Home Valle Family Child Care Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 4

Preschools in Santa Cruz County

3 providers in Santa Cruz County: Az

Preschool Rain Forest Montessori Preschool & Dayca Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 51 Preschool Sonshine Christian Preschool Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 129 Preschool St Andrews Preschool & Dcc Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 55
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Head Start Programs in Santa Cruz County

8 providers in Santa Cruz County: Az, Nogales, Rio Rico

Head Start Program C.P.C INC - Western Head Start Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 48 Head Start Program C.P.C. INC - Challenger Head Start Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 59 Head Start Program C.P.C. INC - Nogales Head Start Az, AZ 85621 Capacity 108 Head Start Program C.P.C. INC - Rio Rico Head Start Az, AZ 85648 Capacity 59 Head Start Program Challenger Nogales, AZ 85621 Capacity 35 Head Start Program Nogales Neighborhood Nogales, AZ 85621 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Rio Rico Rio Rico, AZ 85648 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Western Nogales, AZ 85621 Capacity 8
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Choosing care in Santa Cruz County

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

For families in Santa Cruz County, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Santa Cruz County have?
According to current licensing data, Santa Cruz County, Arizona has 27 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 22 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.
Which cities in Santa Cruz County have care providers?
Based on the current data, Az, Nogales, Rio Rico have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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