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Licensed Daycare in Whiteriver, Arizona

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

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 Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Whiteriver?

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 Whiteriver

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 Whiteriver 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: 71 kids

ZIP codes covered

85941 10

Program types in Whiteriver

Montessori School

9 centers

All Whiteriver licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Tempe #157

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

C Montessori

Chandler Sunflower Daycare #61

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 61

G Montessori

Gilbert Golden Gate Daycare #39

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 64

L Montessori

La Petite Academy Avondale #253

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 70

P Montessori

Phoenix Cloud Nine Kids #341

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 45

S Montessori

Scottsdale Learning Tree #179

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 108

S Montessori

Surprise Little Scholars #17

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 95

T Montessori

Tucson Wonder Years #201

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 108

Y Montessori

Yuma Stepping Stones #135

Whiteriver

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 44

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

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

How many licensed daycare centers are in Whiteriver, Arizona?

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

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 Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Whiteriver?

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 Whiteriver 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.