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Licensed Daycare in Valentine, Arizona

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

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 Valentine 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 Valentine typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Valentine?

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 Valentine

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 Valentine 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: 73 kids

ZIP codes covered

86437 9

Program types in Valentine

Before & After School Care

9 centers

All Valentine licensed centers

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C Before/After School

Chandler KinderCare #131

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 38

G Before/After School

Gilbert Bright Beginnings #109

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 98

L Before/After School

La Petite Academy Mesa #13

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 106

L Before/After School

Little Hearts Yuma #205

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 46

P Before/After School

Phoenix Little Scholars #35

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 50

P Before/After School

Phoenix Stepping Stones #411

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 109

S Before/After School

Scottsdale Children's Place #249

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 101

S Before/After School

Surprise Sunshine Daycare #87

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 27

T Before/After School

Tempe Early Learning Center #227

Valentine

School Age (5+) Cap 85

Pick a provider above to see the full profile, including current license status, age range served, and phone number.

Parent-asked basics on licensing, ratios, and waitlist timing for this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Valentine, Arizona?

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

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 Valentine 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 Valentine typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Valentine?

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 Valentine 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.