Cheapest Childcare in Arizona
Thin NDCP list — 15 priced Arizona counties
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. Verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or Arizona's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Cheapest Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Paz County | $9,750/yr |
| 2 | Mohave County | $9,750/yr |
| 3 | Yuma County | $9,750/yr |
| 4 | Gila County | $10,855/yr |
| 5 | Pinal County | $10,855/yr |
| 6 | Cochise County | $11,180/yr |
| 7 | Graham County | $11,180/yr |
| 8 | Greenlee County | $11,180/yr |
| 9 | Santa Cruz County | $11,180/yr |
| 10 | Apache County | $11,700/yr |
| 11 | Coconino County | $11,700/yr |
| 12 | Navajo County | $11,700/yr |
| 13 | Yavapai County | $11,700/yr |
| 14 | Pima County | $13,000/yr |
| 15 | Maricopa County | $14,040/yr |
Why These Arizona Counties Run Cheaper
Signature read: only 15 priced counties make this Arizona cheapest board — a thin NDCP list. Lowest listed center infant price: $9,750/year, a tie between 3 counties vs $11,301/year state average.
Only 15 Arizona counties carry a usable center infant price in NDCP for this board. Ranked by reported cost only — not quality, safety, or licensing.
Methodology
Counties sorted by lowest center-based infant care cost from DOL Women's Bureau NDCP (2022). Vs-state column uses Arizona average $11,301/year.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau National Database of Childcare Prices (NDCP) · 2022
DOL Women's Bureau NDCP · Arizona cheapest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.