Child & Day Care in Tempe, AZ

Have you looked on care.com ? You can enter in everything that you want in a daycare provider and it will give you results.

Thank you all for your input. Jana, I will absolutely check into asccaz.org. Linda, I agree that licensed isn't always better...I am finding that out very quickly. However, I went through the process of being licensed years ago in Michigan, and it was a good experience. A lot of classes on child development and putting yourself out there to be critiqued in regard to safety, etc. Not that I would ever expect that just because a person is licensed is going to follow the guidelines- I just think that someone who has gone that extra mile to get licensed is very serious about their responsibility. I am not opposed to finding someone who isn't licensed...if it's the right person.

Diana Baile is a great sitter!

Yes there are. You can find info on AZDHS.gov

Or send me a text/ call 5209759077

Jacqueline, check into the Association for Supportive Childcare's website...you can search for licensed childcare there... asccaz.org.

You can call Child Care Resource and Referral 1 800 308 9000 or go to their webpage..http://www.arizonachildcare.org/

Glynis Garelick.. did that.. its not as easy as one would think because of the CPS involvement and what they pay. Looks like we may go with Kindercare because they will; transport the Kindergartner and its $20 a week per child out of my pocket. I know that sound cheep ..but considering they are not giving us any monies for this, its crazy we should have to pay for any part of their daycare. They DID tell us if we could find someone to just take the contracted amount, then we would not have to pay.. but I called 20 places yesterday and that just does not exist (at least in my area).. Once we get the boys in a situated, we will look at licensing, but that will take a few months at least.

You can do a free search on www.azchildcare.org and find someone who does home childcare who is certified in first aid/cpr and has passed a background check. I always/only refer parents to Child Care Resource & Referral. You can't be too safe with your loved ones.

Josie Shea is amazing!

She is off cattlemen. Been doing it for a while. Her number is 9413770853

If your LO is 1 or older Kinder House is excellent! Our little guy absolutely loves it there. He's 18 mo

How old? We really like Kid Zone in Tempe. They offer some scholarships too.

Gethsemane Lutheran private school is very affordable. Tenured staff. Love it there. They take kids 2 and up. Can still be in diapers.

Not sure if it is an option for you but QualityFirstAZ.com has incredible daycare scholarships that we qualified for the first year of our daughter's daycare journey. The website has lots of details on the centers that offer it and how to obtain one. We love Next Horizons!! In case it is a factor, they do mirror the Tempe School District in terms of winter and spring breaks. Best of luck!

Teresa Ang just what we were talking about... Also close by

Hiro has been to Doggie District in Tempe for overnights and daycare. I have been very happy with them. They have a free day to see if it works for you. They require all current shots and Bordatella. 480-820-3674

Bright Ideas on Dorsey:)

There's one over by the AMC theater off on 7 th, between Maple and Mill. I don't have kids so I don't know if it's good or not. ASU offers three, children's programs for varying ages and degree of care. https://eoss.asu.edu/students-families/oncampus

Meghan Nichole Wedemeyer is awesome... The kids always have fun:)

My son has been at Betty Spears for about 2 years and he loves it. I do too! Great staff, brilliant outdoor space, great ethos. Totally recommended.

We love Betty Spears!

Betty Spears is a local not for profit centre that offers child focussed services, Many of the staff have been with the centre for a long time and the continuity is great for kids. I have one kid at Betty's and my eldest went there. Our experience has been a good one.

Marrickville Occasional Care is lovely, we started our 4 year old there for an extra day (at Tillman Park 2 days) in the last few months and we have all been really happy with it.

Betty Spears for sure - an amazing centre.

Aubrey Shoham

Marion Johnson

Tutor Time by they are pricey. Very good though.

Sunrise Preschool on Broadway & McClintock is good

Thanks ladies for all your info and Gen Molina Courtney Brown is a gem! I also messaged you a temporary fix, so check your inbox.

I have a good friend, Kristin N Cederstrom, who runs a day care/preschool out of her home called Rukus Kids. Kris is beyond amazing, and much of Rebecca's success and abilities now are because Kristin worked so hard with her when she was a baby. She lives Higley/Ocatillo area. Love love love Ms. Kris!!!!

Valerie Ramos?

Highly recommend Legacy Montessori. I think you go to the box in the evening? If so, I'm sure Karen or Kelly would share their experience too.