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Licensed Daycare in Scottsdale, Arizona

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

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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale

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 Scottsdale 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: 74 kids

ZIP codes covered

85262 30 85258 21 85257 14 85260 12 85259 10 85251 10 85256 9 85255 9

Program types in Scottsdale

Licensed Group Child Care Home

9 centers

Licensed Family Daycare Home

9 centers

Licensed Child Care Center

9 centers

All Scottsdale licensed centers

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C Infant Care

Chandler Little Stars Daycare #244

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 42

C Preschool

Chandler Playhouse Academy #241

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 27

C Montessori

Chandler Rainbow Learning Center #245

Scottsdale

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 75

C Preschool

Chandler Sunshine Daycare #249

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 17

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Avondale #63

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 77

E Preschool

Explorer Kids Gilbert #219

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 61

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Surprise #201

Scottsdale

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 58

G Head Start

Gilbert Bright Futures Daycare #228

Scottsdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 43

G Family Daycare

Gilbert Childcare Academy #225

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 49

G Head Start

Gilbert Generations Daycare #220

Scottsdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 95

G Licensed Center

Gilbert Learning Center #224

Scottsdale

Infants & Toddlers Cap 99

G Group Care

Gilbert Little Stars Daycare #226

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 41

G Montessori

Gilbert Playhouse Academy #223

Scottsdale

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 114

G Preschool

Gilbert Rainbow Learning Center #227

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

G Group Care

Glendale Bright Futures Daycare #108

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 102

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 Scottsdale, Arizona?

Our directory lists 90 licensed childcare centers in Scottsdale, 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale 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.