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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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L Preschool

Little Hearts Phoenix #145

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 109

M Head Start

Mesa ABC Childcare #132

Scottsdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 88

M Before/After School

Mesa Bright Beginnings #133

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 90

M Infant Care

Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #126

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 80

M Preschool

Mesa Childcare Academy #123

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 88

M Preschool

Mesa Early Learning Center #131

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 64

M Licensed Center

Mesa Kids First Academy #128

Scottsdale

Infants & Toddlers Cap 28

M Head Start

Mesa Little Stars Daycare #124

Scottsdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 113

M Family Daycare

Mesa Sunshine Daycare #129

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 26

N Infant Care

Nurturing Hearts Avondale #60

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 82

N Head Start

Nurturing Hearts Surprise #198

Scottsdale

2 years - 12 years Cap 70

P Preschool

Peoria Childcare Academy #87

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 86

P Infant Care

Peoria Generations Daycare #82

Scottsdale

Preschool (2-5) Cap 116

P Montessori

Peoria KinderSmile #83

Scottsdale

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 34

P Group Care

Peoria Learning Center #86

Scottsdale

School Age (5+) Cap 22

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.