Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Arizona

Arizona is home to 2,000 state-licensed care providers spanning 17 counties and 155 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

155Cities

17Counties

2,000Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	1,230	View in Arizona
Family Child Care Homes	332	View in Arizona
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	438	View in Arizona
Head Start Programs	505	View in Arizona
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Cities in Arizona

Az, AZ 1,194 providers Az, AZ 437 providers Az, AZ 111 providers Az, AZ 102 providers Phoenix, AZ 98 providers Az, AZ 59 providers Az, AZ 54 providers Az, AZ 49 providers Az, AZ 42 providers Az, AZ 31 providers Tucson, AZ 26 providers Az, AZ 23 providers

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Holbrook

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Nogales

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Queen Creek

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Yuma

Counties in Arizona

Choosing care in Arizona

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

For families in Arizona, 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 providers does Arizona have?

According to current licensing data, Arizona has 2,000 licensed providers: 1,230 child care centers, 332 family child care homes, and 438 preschools.

How does Arizona score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in Arizona has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in Arizona have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Az, Az, Az lead Arizona for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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