Licensed Daycare in Kirkland, Arizona
9 licensed daycares in Kirkland, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official Arizona licensing records.
Kirkland listings updated May 2026 from official Arizona records.
Daycare in Kirkland: what parents should know
There are 9 licensed childcare providers on record in Kirkland, with Infant Care the most common type (about 100% 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 Kirkland report infant care (roughly 100% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early).
Combined, Kirkland's licensed centers hold about 476 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Kirkland childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Kirkland
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 Kirkland 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
- 52 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Kirkland
Largest licensed centers in Kirkland
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
All Kirkland licensed centers
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Where to get childcare help in Kirkland
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 Kirkland, 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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