Licensed Daycare in Arizona
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Arizona Childcare Licensing
In Arizona, all child care centers serving children outside the family home are required to be licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing. Licensed centers undergo background checks, capacity inspections, and routine compliance reviews.
Minimum staff-to-child ratios are 1:5 for infants under 12 months, 1:8 for toddlers (12–35 months), and 1:13 for preschool (3–5 years). NAEYC-accredited centers typically operate below the state minimum.
Verify a license at Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care LicensingWhat's distinctive about Arizona: Arizona daycare clusters in Phoenix and Tucson metros where competition keeps prices below the West-region average. AZDHS licensing emphasizes outdoor safety due to heat — providers must maintain shade and indoor air conditioning.
Quick licensing facts
- Regulator
- Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing
- Infant ratio
- 1:5
- Toddler ratio
- 1:8
- Preschool ratio
- 1:13
- Avg infant cost
- $1,050/mo
- Avg preschool cost
- $780/mo
Arizona Childcare Subsidies & Tax Credits
Arizona families can apply for AZ DES Child Care Assistance based on income and work/school status. Federal programs — the Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 cap), and Head Start — stack on top of state assistance.
Local intake line: (602) 542-4248
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