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Licensed Daycare in Clifton, Arizona

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

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 Clifton 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 Clifton typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Clifton?

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 .

9 licensed daycares in Clifton, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arizona licensing records.

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Clifton

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 Clifton 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

85533 10

Program types in Clifton

Family Daycare

9 centers

All Clifton licensed centers

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A Family Daycare

Avondale Cloud Nine Kids #143

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 67

E Family Daycare

Explorer Kids Peoria #165

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 64

G Family Daycare

Glendale Playhouse Academy #187

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 61

L Family Daycare

Little Hearts Tucson #91

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 86

M Family Daycare

Mesa Rainbow Learning Center #209

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 65

P Family Daycare

Phoenix Sunshine Daycare #231

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 98

S Family Daycare

Scottsdale Childcare Academy #69

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 97

T Family Daycare

Tempe KinderSmile #47

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 80

Y Family Daycare

Yuma Smart Start Academy #25

Clifton

School Age (5+) Cap 99

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 Clifton, Arizona?

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

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 Clifton 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 Clifton typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Clifton?

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 Clifton 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.