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Licensed Daycare in Arlington, Arizona

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

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 Arlington 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 Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

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 Arlington

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 Arlington 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: 64 kids

ZIP codes covered

85322 9

Program types in Arlington

Montessori School

9 centers

All Arlington licensed centers

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A Montessori

Avondale Golden Gate Daycare #93

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 66

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Mesa #159

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 40

G Montessori

Gilbert Wonder Years #255

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 23

G Montessori

Glendale Cloud Nine Kids #137

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 22

P Montessori

Peoria Sunflower Daycare #115

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 114

P Montessori

Phoenix Playhouse Academy #181

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 79

S Montessori

Scottsdale Smart Start Academy #19

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 103

S Montessori

Surprise Learning Tree #233

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 72

T Montessori

Tucson KinderSmile #41

Arlington

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 65

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

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Arlington, Arizona?

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

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 Arlington 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 Arlington typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Arlington?

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 Arlington 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.