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Licensed Daycare in Saint Johns, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Saint Johns?

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 Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint Johns?

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 Saint Johns

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 Saint Johns 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: 82 kids

ZIP codes covered

85936 9

Program types in Saint Johns

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

All Saint Johns licensed centers

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C Group Care

Chandler Precious Moments #56

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 113

F Group Care

First Steps Gilbert #34

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 105

G Group Care

Growing Minds Avondale #248

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 63

H Group Care

Happy Days Yuma Daycare #130

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 81

J Group Care

Jumping Jacks Phoenix #336

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 27

K Group Care

Kids R Us Tucson #196

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 86

S Group Care

Scottsdale Creative Kids #174

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 60

S Group Care

Surprise Primrose School #12

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 89

T Group Care

Tempe Discovery Preschool #152

Saint Johns

School Age (5+) Cap 116

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Quick answers about subsidies, costs, and how to vet a provider in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Saint Johns, Arizona?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Saint Johns, 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 Saint Johns?

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 Saint Johns 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 Saint Johns typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Saint Johns?

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 Saint Johns 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.