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Licensed Daycare in Sun City West, Arizona

Q: What's the average daycare cost in Sun City West?

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 Sun City West 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 Sun City West typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Sun City West?

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 Sun City West, 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 Sun City West

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 Sun City West 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: 62 kids

ZIP codes covered

85375 9

Program types in Sun City West

Montessori

9 centers

All Sun City West licensed centers

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A Montessori

ABC Academy Avondale #133

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

E Montessori

Explorer Kids Tucson #81

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 59

G Montessori

Glendale Wonder Years #177

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 22

M Montessori

Mesa Smart Start Academy #199

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 116

P Montessori

Peoria Learning Tree #155

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 53

P Montessori

Phoenix KinderSmile #221

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 20

S Montessori

Scottsdale Cloud Nine Kids #59

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 71

T Montessori

Tempe Sunflower Daycare #37

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 98

Y Montessori

Yuma Golden Gate Daycare #15

Sun City West

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 51

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 Sun City West, Arizona?

Our directory lists 9 licensed childcare centers in Sun City West, 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 Sun City West?

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 Sun City West 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 Sun City West typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Sun City West?

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 Sun City West 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.