Licensed Daycare in Scottsdale, Arizona
90 licensed daycares in Scottsdale, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arizona licensing records.
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 overviewQuick 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
All Scottsdale licensed centers
Page 1 of 1Avondale Smart Start Academy #61
Scottsdale
Chandler Rainbow Learning Center #245
Scottsdale
Explorer Kids Surprise #201
Scottsdale
Gilbert Playhouse Academy #223
Scottsdale
Glendale Childcare Academy #105
Scottsdale
Little Hearts Mesa #127
Scottsdale
Peoria KinderSmile #83
Scottsdale
Phoenix Early Learning Center #149
Scottsdale
Tucson Sunshine Daycare #9
Scottsdale
Each listing links to the full state-record details, including last inspection date if reported.
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