Head Start 2 years - 12 years 59 children

Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252

9177 River Rd, Portal, AZ 85632

59
Capacity
2 years - 12 years
Age range
1:5
State infant ratio
$1,050/mo
Arizona avg infant
License in good standing

License is active in state records at indexing time. Confirm current status directly with the state regulator before enrolling.

About Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252

Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 is a head start located in Portal, Arizona (85632). Licensing and inspection records are maintained by the Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. Licensed capacity is 59 children.

Cost & subsidies in Arizona

Statewide averages: $1,050/month infant, $780/month preschool. Most Arizona families qualify for assistance through AZ DES Child Care Assistance (intake: (602) 542-4248).

Federal options stack on top: Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit (20-35% of up to $6,000), and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap). Verify which assistance programs this provider accepts directly with the center.

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Before you enroll

A few quick checks every parent should do before signing a child-care contract — applies to Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 and any other licensed provider:

  • Verify the license is current in the state database (link above) — not expired or under restriction.
  • Tour during operating hours. Observe child-staff interactions in your child's age room.
  • Ask the actual ratio in that room (not center-wide average).
  • Ask about staff turnover in the last 12 months. Under 30% is healthy.
  • Read the parent handbook and contract before signing. Pay attention to illness policy, late-pickup fees, holiday closures, withdrawal terms.
  • Confirm which subsidies and FSA/CDCTC documentation the provider supports.
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Frequently asked questions about Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252

Is Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 licensed?
Yes — Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 holds a current Arizona child-care license in our records (status: Active), sourced from Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. Always confirm current status before enrolling.
What ages does Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 accept?
Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 serves 2 years - 12 years. Confirm current openings for your child's age group by contacting the center directly — infant spots in particular fill fastest.
How much does Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 cost?
Centers don't always publish rates publicly. As a benchmark, Arizona averages about $1050/month for infants and $780/month for preschool. Contact Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 for current tuition, and check whether you qualify for subsidies that reduce the cost.
How many children can Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 enroll?
Mesa Bright Futures Daycare #252 has a licensed capacity of 59 children. Licensed capacity is the maximum allowed by the state — actual openings vary by age room and current enrollment.

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