Licensed Daycare in Bullhead City, Arizona
36 licensed daycares in Bullhead City, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arizona licensing records.
Bullhead City listings updated May 2026 from official Arizona records.
Daycare in Bullhead City: what parents should know
There are 36 licensed childcare providers on record in Bullhead City, with Family Daycare the most common type (about 25% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current Arizona license at indexing time, sourced from Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing.
For age coverage, 9 centers in Bullhead City report infant care (roughly 25% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 9 are Head Start programs, free for income-eligible families.
Licensed care in Bullhead City spans 4+ ZIP codes, so families can usually find an option within a short commute. About 25% are family child care homes — typically smaller group sizes and 10–30% cheaper than centers, a good fit for infants and toddlers.
Combined, Bullhead City's licensed centers hold about 2,346 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Bullhead City childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Bullhead City
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 Bullhead City 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 overviewQuick 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
Program types in Bullhead City
Largest licensed centers in Bullhead City
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Bullhead City licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Bullhead City
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programAZ DES Child Care Assistance can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(602) 542-4248 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing.
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Bullhead City, Arizona are compiled from official Arizona Department of Health Services — Child Care Licensing licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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