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Licensed Daycare in Bullhead City, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Bullhead City?

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 Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Bullhead City?

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 .

Each provider on this page is verified through the state's public child care licensing search. Cost figures are city-wide averages from CCAA reporting.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Bullhead City

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 Bullhead City 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

86442 13 86430 9 86429 9 86426 9

Program types in Bullhead City

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

9 centers

Head Start Center

9 centers

Before & After School Care

9 centers

All Bullhead City licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Phoenix #415

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 72

A Head Start

Active Kids Surprise #78

Bullhead City

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

A Infant Care

Active Kids Yuma #198

Bullhead City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 99

C Head Start

Chandler Kids First Academy #122

Bullhead City

2 years - 12 years Cap 61

C Family Daycare

Chandler Stepping Stones #135

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 111

C Before/After School

Chandler Sunshine Daycare #123

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 19

G Infant Care

Gilbert Bright Futures Daycare #102

Bullhead City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 25

G Family Daycare

Gilbert KinderCare #113

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 110

G Head Start

Gilbert Little Stars Daycare #100

Bullhead City

2 years - 12 years Cap 78

G Before/After School

Gilbert Rainbow Learning Center #101

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 33

G Head Start

Growing Minds Phoenix #26

Bullhead City

2 years - 12 years Cap 118

G Infant Care

Growing Minds Phoenix #404

Bullhead City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 59

H Infant Care

Happy Days Phoenix Daycare #28

Bullhead City

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

L Family Daycare

La Petite Academy Scottsdale #253

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 79

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Scottsdale #241

Bullhead City

School Age (5+) Cap 78

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

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Bullhead City, Arizona?

Our directory lists 36 licensed childcare centers in Bullhead City, 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 Bullhead City?

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 Bullhead City 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 Bullhead City typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Bullhead City?

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 Bullhead City 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.