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Licensed Daycare in Vail, Arizona

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

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 Vail 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 Vail typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Vail?

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 .

These childcare providers are pulled from the official state licensing database. Compare licensed capacity, age range, program type, and contact details for each location.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Vail

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 Vail 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: 79 kids

ZIP codes covered

85641 9

Program types in Vail

Head Start Center

9 centers

All Vail licensed centers

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A Head Start

Avondale Learning Center #194

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 116

G Head Start

Growing Minds Chandler #2

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 93

H Head Start

Happy Days Tucson Daycare #142

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 58

P Head Start

Peoria Bright Futures Daycare #216

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 94

P Head Start

Phoenix Primrose School #282

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 47

S Head Start

Scottsdale ABC Childcare #120

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 32

T Head Start

Tempe Kids First Academy #98

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 56

T Head Start

Tiny Tots of Glendale #238

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 98

Y Head Start

Yuma Little Stars Daycare #76

Vail

2 years - 12 years Cap 118

Open a listing for the full state-registry record — capacity, age range, contact info, and license issue date.

Frequently asked questions from families searching for child care here.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Vail, Arizona?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Vail, 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 Vail?

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 Vail 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 Vail typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Vail?

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 Vail 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.