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Licensed Daycare in Chandler, Arizona

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

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 Chandler 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 Chandler typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Chandler?

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 .

Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Chandler

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 Chandler 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: 62 kids

ZIP codes covered

85225 12 85224 10 85249 9 85226 9

Program types in Chandler

Licensed Group Child Care Home

18 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

9 centers

All Chandler licensed centers

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A Group Care

Active Kids Chandler #240

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 120

A Group Care

Avondale Panda Kids Academy #56

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 58

C Group Care

Chandler Precious Moments #224

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 89

F Group Care

First Steps Gilbert #202

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 103

G Group Care

Gilbert Little Angels #218

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 55

G Group Care

Glendale Creative Kids #84

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 55

G Group Care

Glendale Generations Daycare #100

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 33

H Group Care

Happy Days Avondale Daycare #40

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 35

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Phoenix #504

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 66

K Group Care

Kids R Us Mesa #106

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 112

L Group Care

Little Genius Surprise #196

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 46

M Group Care

Mesa Learning Center #122

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 65

N Group Care

Nurturing Hearts Peoria #78

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 93

P Group Care

Peoria Discovery Preschool #62

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 92

P Group Care

Phoenix Bright Futures Daycare #144

Chandler

School Age (5+) Cap 104

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Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Chandler, Arizona?

Our directory lists 36 licensed childcare centers in Chandler, 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 Chandler?

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 Chandler 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 Chandler typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Chandler?

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 Chandler 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.