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Licensed Daycare in Miami, Arizona

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

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 Miami 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 Miami typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Miami?

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 Miami

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 Miami 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

85539 9

Program types in Miami

Before & After School Care

9 centers

All Miami licensed centers

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E Before/After School

Explorer Kids Avondale #147

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 16

G Before/After School

Glendale Rainbow Learning Center #191

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 96

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Scottsdale #73

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 60

M Before/After School

Mesa Sunshine Daycare #213

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 115

P Before/After School

Peoria Playhouse Academy #169

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 37

P Before/After School

Phoenix Bright Beginnings #235

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 23

T Before/After School

Tempe Childcare Academy #51

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 85

T Before/After School

Tucson Early Learning Center #95

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 104

Y Before/After School

Yuma KinderSmile #29

Miami

School Age (5+) Cap 57

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 Miami, Arizona?

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

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 Miami 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 Miami typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Miami?

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 Miami 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.