Licensed Daycare in Tucson, Arizona
Choosing childcare is one of the biggest decisions a family makes. We index every state-licensed provider so you can compare options side by side.
Childcare costs in Tucson
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 Tucson 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
- 65 kids
All Tucson licensed centers
Page 3 of 3Tempe Learning Center #134
Tucson
Tiny Tots of Tucson #178
Tucson
Tucson Learning Center #170
Tucson
Yuma Creative Kids #96
Tucson
Yuma Generations Daycare #112
Tucson
Yuma Panda Kids Academy #104
Tucson
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Search 225 Licensed Centers in Tucson
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