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Licensed Daycare in Amado, Arizona

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

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 Amado 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 Amado typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Amado?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Amado

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 Amado 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: 53 kids

ZIP codes covered

85645 9 85640 9

Program types in Amado

Preschool Program

9 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

9 centers

All Amado licensed centers

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A Infant Care

Avondale Little Stars Daycare #196

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 25

A Preschool

Avondale Playhouse Academy #193

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 19

C Preschool

Chandler Bright Beginnings

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 81

G Infant Care

Glendale ABC Childcare #240

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 84

G Preschool

Glendale Sunshine Daycare #237

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 64

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Scottsdale #122

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 69

H Infant Care

Happy Days Chandler Daycare #4

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 34

L Preschool

Little Hearts Tempe #97

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 17

P Infant Care

Peoria Kids First Academy #218

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 101

P Preschool

Peoria Rainbow Learning Center #215

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 19

P Infant Care

Phoenix Discovery Preschool #284

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 92

P Preschool

Phoenix KinderCare #281

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 38

S Preschool

Scottsdale Early Learning Center #119

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 56

T Infant Care

Tiny Tots of Tempe #100

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 57

T Preschool

Tucson Children's Place #141

Amado

Preschool (2-5) Cap 18

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 Amado, Arizona?

Our directory lists 18 licensed childcare centers in Amado, 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 Amado?

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 Amado 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 Amado typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Amado?

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 Amado 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.