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Licensed Daycare in Portal, Arizona

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

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 Portal 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 Portal typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Portal?

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 Portal

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 Portal 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

85632 9

Program types in Portal

Head Start Center

9 centers

All Portal licensed centers

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A Head Start

Active Kids Tempe #90

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 54

G Head Start

Glendale Learning Center #230

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 107

M Head Start

Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 59

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Avondale #186

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 47

P Head Start

Peoria Generations Daycare #208

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 42

S Head Start

Scottsdale Little Stars Daycare #112

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 36

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Phoenix #274

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 93

T Head Start

Tucson Kids First Academy #134

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 110

Y Head Start

Yuma Little Angels #68

Portal

2 years - 12 years Cap 115

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 Portal, Arizona?

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

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 Portal 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 Portal typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Portal?

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 Portal 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.