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Licensed Daycare in Glendale, Arizona

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

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 Glendale 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 Glendale typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Glendale?

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 Glendale

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 Glendale 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: 68 kids

ZIP codes covered

85306 13 85304 10 85302 10 85301 10 85310 9 85308 9 85305 9 85303 9

Program types in Glendale

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

9 centers

Infant & Toddler Center

9 centers

All Glendale licensed centers

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A Head Start

Avondale Creative Kids #90

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 50

F Head Start

First Steps Gilbert #244

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 116

G Head Start

Glendale Creative Kids #126

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 69

G Head Start

Glendale Panda Kids Academy #134

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 22

H Head Start

Happy Days Avondale Daycare #82

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 74

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Gilbert #252

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 62

J Head Start

Jumping Jacks Tucson #30

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 77

K Head Start

Kids R Us Mesa #148

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 21

K Head Start

Kids R Us Peoria #112

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 80

L Head Start

Little Genius Scottsdale #16

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 43

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Mesa #156

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 51

P Head Start

Peoria Discovery Preschool #104

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 118

P Head Start

Phoenix Generations Daycare #178

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 118

P Head Start

Phoenix Panda Kids Academy #170

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 70

S Head Start

Scottsdale Precious Moments #8

Glendale

2 years - 12 years Cap 105

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Glendale, Arizona?

Our directory lists 72 licensed childcare centers in Glendale, 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 Glendale?

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 Glendale 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 Glendale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Glendale?

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 Glendale 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.