Most Expensive Childcare in Arizona
Thin NDCP list — 15 priced Arizona counties
Ranked by reported cost only, not a quality, safety, or licensing rating. A higher price does not imply better care; verify licensing and inspection history directly with providers or Arizona's Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) agency before choosing care.
Counties with Most Expensive Childcare
| # | County | Infant Care |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maricopa County | $14,040/yr |
| 2 | Pima County | $13,000/yr |
| 3 | Yavapai County | $11,700/yr |
| 4 | Navajo County | $11,700/yr |
| 5 | Coconino County | $11,700/yr |
| 6 | Apache County | $11,700/yr |
| 7 | Santa Cruz County | $11,180/yr |
| 8 | Greenlee County | $11,180/yr |
| 9 | Graham County | $11,180/yr |
| 10 | Cochise County | $11,180/yr |
| 11 | Pinal County | $10,855/yr |
| 12 | Gila County | $10,855/yr |
| 13 | Yuma County | $9,750/yr |
| 14 | Mohave County | $9,750/yr |
| 15 | La Paz County | $9,750/yr |
Why These Arizona Counties Cost More
Signature read: only 15 priced counties make this Arizona costliest board — a thin NDCP list. Highest listed center infant price: Maricopa County at $14,040/year vs $11,301/year state average. Toddler $10,920/year · preschool $10,920/year in the same county.
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 highest 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 costliest-county board, 2022
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.