
Daycare centers in El Mirage, AZ
10 licensed programs · median published tuition $758 a month · 3 with Google ratings
A daycare center is a licensed facility that cares for children in age-grouped classrooms, usually from six weeks old until kindergarten, for a full working day. Centers are inspected by the state, must meet staff-to-child ratios for every age group and carry a licensed capacity.

La Hacienda Childcare Center

Northwest Valley Family YMCA
D.U.S.D.#89 - El Mirage Elementary
D.U.S.D.#89 - Riverview Elementary
D.U.S.D.#89 - Thompson Ranch Elementary
Dysart Head Start Catholic Charities Community Services
El Mirage Head Start
Little Ones Learning Center
Surprise Elementary School
Childcare in El Mirage: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in El Mirage?
El Mirage has 10 licensed programs on the Arizona register: 10 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 0 home daycares and 0 before and after school programs.
Who licenses child care in Arizona?
Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing licenses and inspects child care centers, preschools and home daycares in Arizona. Every profile links to the state record. Licence data on this page was synced in September 2026.
What does daycare cost in El Mirage?
45 programs in the metro area publish full-time tuition on their website. The median starting price is $758 a month, and $1,408 a month for infants. Most programs share tuition only on a tour, so ask for the full fee schedule including registration and supply fees.
Why do home daycares show only a ZIP code?
A licensed home daycare is a private residence. The listing shows the licence, capacity and ZIP code. The provider gives the address to families directly.
When should I join a daycare waitlist in El Mirage?
Infant rooms fill first because the state allows the fewest babies per teacher. Ask each program how long its infant and toddler waitlists run and whether a deposit holds a place. Home daycares often have shorter waits than centers.
Help paying for care
Most states run a child care subsidy for working families under an income limit, funded by the federal Child Care and Development Fund.
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Source: AZ Licensed Facilities layer, Arizona Department of Health Services (February 2025 extract). Last synced September 2026. Ratings and review counts are from Google.