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Licensed Daycare in Clarkdale, Arizona

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

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 Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Clarkdale?

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 .

This directory mirrors the state's child care licensing records. Click any provider for the full profile, age groups served, and current license status.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Clarkdale

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 Clarkdale 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: 87 kids

ZIP codes covered

86324 9

Program types in Clarkdale

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

All Clarkdale licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

ABC Academy Tempe #199

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 98

C Family Daycare

Chandler Sunflower Daycare #103

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 34

G Family Daycare

Gilbert Golden Gate Daycare #81

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 69

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Cloud Nine Kids #383

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 99

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Smart Start Academy #7

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 57

S Family Daycare

Scottsdale Learning Tree #221

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 109

S Family Daycare

Surprise Little Scholars #59

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 110

T Family Daycare

Tucson Wonder Years #243

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 110

Y Family Daycare

Yuma Stepping Stones #177

Clarkdale

School Age (5+) Cap 100

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Clarkdale, Arizona?

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

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 Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Clarkdale?

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 Clarkdale 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.