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Licensed Daycare in Tucson, Arizona

Q: How many licensed daycare centers are in Tucson, Arizona?

Our directory lists 225 licensed childcare centers in Tucson, 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.

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

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 Tucson 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 Tucson typically operate below these ceilings.

Q: Are subsidies available for daycare in Tucson?

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 .

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

225

Licensed Centers

Infant Spots

$1,050/mo

Arizona avg infant

1:5

State infant ratio

Childcare costs in Tucson

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 Tucson 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: 65 kids

ZIP codes covered

85719 22 85711 19 85712 18 85710 15 85701 15 85705 13 85715 11 85750 10

Program types in Tucson

Child Care Center

36 centers

Before & After School Care

Licensed Group Child Care Home

27 centers

Family Daycare

27 centers

All Tucson licensed centers

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Y Preschool

Yuma Cloud Nine Kids #107

Tucson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 84

Y Licensed Center

Yuma Creative Kids #96

Tucson

Infants & Toddlers Cap 72

Y Head Start

Yuma Discovery Preschool #92

Tucson

2 years - 12 years Cap 75

Y Licensed Center

Yuma Generations Daycare #112

Tucson

Infants & Toddlers Cap 120

Y Preschool

Yuma Golden Gate Daycare #99

Tucson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 63

Y Family Daycare

Yuma KinderCare #89

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 94

Y Before/After School

Yuma Learning Tree #101

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 30

Y Infant Care

Yuma Little Angels #110

Tucson

Preschool (2-5) Cap 55

Y Montessori

Yuma Little Scholars #95

Tucson

6 weeks - 12 years Cap 113

Y Licensed Center

Yuma Panda Kids Academy #104

Tucson

Infants & Toddlers Cap 18

Y Group Care

Yuma Precious Moments #98

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 81

Y Group Care

Yuma Primrose School #90

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 106

Y Before/After School

Yuma Smart Start Academy #109

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 35

Y Before/After School

Yuma Stepping Stones #93

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 26

Y Family Daycare

Yuma Wonder Years #105

Tucson

School Age (5+) Cap 82

Tap any card to view the full listing including the state license number, capacity, and inspection history when available.

Common parent questions about licensing, ratios, and how to compare programs in this area.

How many licensed daycare centers are in Tucson, Arizona?

Our directory lists 225 licensed childcare centers in Tucson, 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 Tucson?

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 Tucson 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 Tucson typically operate below these ceilings.

Are subsidies available for daycare in Tucson?

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 Tucson 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.