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Licensed Daycare in Cottonwood, Arizona

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

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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Cottonwood?

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 .

Looking for daycare in this area? Below is the full list of licensed providers as reported by the state's child care regulator.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Cottonwood

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 Cottonwood 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: 52 kids

ZIP codes covered

86326 12

Program types in Cottonwood

Preschool Program

9 centers

All Cottonwood licensed centers

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A Preschool

ABC Academy Surprise #61

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 16

C Preschool

Chandler Wonder Years #105

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 31

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Phoenix #9

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 102

G Preschool

Gilbert Learning Tree #83

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 31

P Preschool

Phoenix Smart Start Academy #385

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

S Preschool

Scottsdale Sunflower Daycare #223

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

T Preschool

Tempe Golden Gate Daycare #201

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 71

T Preschool

Tucson Cloud Nine Kids #245

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 71

Y Preschool

Yuma Little Scholars #179

Cottonwood

Preschool (2-5) Cap 22

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

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Cottonwood, Arizona?

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

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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Cottonwood?

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 Cottonwood 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.