Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in ZIP 85281 (Az, AZ)
13 listed providers are registered at addresses in ZIP 85281, Az, AZ, spanning 3 care types (9 child care centers, 2 preschools, 2 head start programs).
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What state licensing data shows in ZIP 85281
Among the 13 care providers listed in ZIP 85281, 0 (0%) have a published quality rating in the current data. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 13 of these providers report 674 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 13 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 674 |
How to compare care in ZIP 85281
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 ZIP 85281, Az, AZ, 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.
Care types in ZIP 85281
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Centers | 9 | View ZIP directory |
| Preschools | 2 | View ZIP directory |
| Head Start Programs | 2 | View ZIP directory |
Nearby ZIP codes in Az
Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Of Tempe Kid Zone Holdeman | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 125 |
| City Of Tempe Kid Zone Scales | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 59 |
| City Of Tempe Kid Zone Shamley Elem | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 26 |
| City Of Tempe Kid Zone Thew | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
| Growing Daisies Preschool LLC | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 10 |
| Heartprints Montessori | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 59 |
| Little Rascals Learning Ctr 2 | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 49 |
| Maricopa County Human Serv North Tempe | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 28 |
| Maricopa County Human Serv Valor On 8th | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 20 |
| Maricopa County Human Serv Westside Mult | Child Care Center | Not rated | Not reported | 59 |
| North Tempe | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 8 |
| Sunrise Preschool 300 | Preschool | Not rated | Not reported | 179 |
| Westside Multi-Generational | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 16 |
Providers in ZIP 85281
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Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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