Daycares and preschools in Scottsdale, AZ
90 licensed programs · median published tuition $758 a month · 41 with Google ratings
Childcare in Scottsdale: what to know
How many licensed child care programs are in Scottsdale?
Scottsdale has 90 licensed programs on the Arizona register: 88 daycare centers, 0 licensed preschools, 2 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 Scottsdale?
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 Scottsdale?
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.
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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.