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71 programs
Phoenix
Arizona's largest early-childhood nonprofit operates free Head Start, Early Head Start and home-visiting programs for income-eligible Phoenix-area families.
Tucson · 85713
Reggio Emilia-inspired Head Start grantee serving prenatal through preschool-age children and families across Cochise, Graham, Greenlee, Pima and Santa Cruz counties, with family child care sites in Tucson, Nogales and Rio Rico.
Eloy
Full-day, full-year early childhood program for children of migrant and seasonal farmworker families in Eloy, Queen Creek, Surprise, Somerton, San Luis, Yuma and other agricultural communities.
Yuma · 85365
WACOG operates 19 free Head Start and Early Head Start centers across Yuma, La Paz and Mohave counties for income-eligible pregnant women, infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Kingman · 86401
Free federally funded Head Start/Early Head Start centers serving Kingman, Bullhead City, Lake Havasu City, Golden Valley and Mohave Valley families.
Flagstaff · 86001
NACOG administers free Head Start and Early Head Start services across a 27,000-square-mile region of northern Arizona, with multiple Flagstaff centers including Killip, Cromer, Ponderosa and Siler.
Show Low · 85902
NACOG-operated Head Start preschool classroom serving low-income 3-5 year olds in Show Low and the surrounding White Mountains/Navajo County area.
St. Johns · 85936
Free Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms serving low-income families in St. Johns and Apache County, part of NACOG's rural northern Arizona network.
Camp Verde · 86322
NACOG Head Start preschool classrooms serving Yavapai County communities including Camp Verde and Chino Valley near Prescott.
Casa Grande · 85122
Nonprofit Head Start grantee since 1974 serving Pinal and Gila counties, including Apache Junction, Casa Grande, Coolidge, Eloy, Maricopa, San Tan Valley and Globe-area communities.
Eloy
PGCCS-operated Head Start facility in Eloy providing free early childhood education for income-eligible preschoolers in Pinal County.
Peoria · 85345
Faith-based nonprofit Head Start/Early Head Start grantee serving the West Valley (Avondale, Buckeye, Goodyear, Glendale, Peoria, Surprise, Tolleson) with full-day 8am-2pm sessions.
Phoenix · 85003
Municipally run Head Start/Early Head Start grantee offering free early education and family services across many central and south Phoenix zip codes.
Mesa
Maricopa County-run Head Start grantee serving East Valley communities such as Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale zip codes.
Phoenix · 85008
Child Crisis Arizona operates an Early Head Start/Head Start preschool program for income-eligible children in Phoenix and all Mesa zip codes, alongside its emergency shelter services.
Phoenix · 85008
24-hour emergency shelter for children ages 2 through 10, with referrals from DCS, Tribal Social Services, or community members temporarily unable to care for their child.
Window Rock
Tribal Head Start grantee serving the Navajo Nation across five districts (Shiprock, Crownpoint, Window Rock, Chinle, Kayenta/Tuba City) in Apache, Navajo and Coconino counties.
Sells
Tribal Head Start program providing culturally appropriate early childhood education for children of the Tohono O'odham Nation in southern Arizona.
Sacaton
Operating since 1965, this tribal Head Start program serves Gila River Indian Community children birth to five with education, health and family engagement services.
Tucson
YMCA of Southern Arizona provides before/after school care, early education (Young Explorer Preschool) and summer camp with tiered pricing and scholarships, and accepts DES, Tohono O'odham and Pascua Yaqui child care assistance.
Statewide / Todo Arizona
Statewide scholarship program helps low-income Arizona families afford tuition at participating Quality First-rated child care centers and homes for children birth to age 5.
Tucson
Countywide Pima County initiative funding preschool scholarships (school district classes, Quality First scholarships, and extended-day Head Start) for income-eligible 3-5 year olds, serving over 1,500 children per year.
Tucson · 85745
NAEYC-accredited, 5-star Quality First inclusive early learning center in Tucson partnering with Head Start, serving children ages 8 weeks to 5 years including those with disabilities, with tuition assistance available.
Yuma
Free home-visitation program offering child-development guidance and school-readiness support for families with children prenatal through kindergarten in Pima, Pinal and Yuma counties.
Statewide / Todo Arizona
State-administered subsidy that covers a portion of child care costs for eligible low-income working families, teen parents, grandparent caregivers, and families in crisis statewide.
Phoenix · 85019
Isaac School District's developmental preschool in west Phoenix offers free and low-cost early learning for 3-5 year olds, including students with disabilities, in the Isaac district boundaries.
Phoenix · 85031
Cartwright School District's dedicated early childhood center in west Phoenix provides preschool classrooms for 3-5 year olds residing within the district.
Mesa · 85201
Mesa Public Schools operates inclusive preschool classrooms across the district, including the free Mesa Early Learning Preschool (MELP) program for income-eligible 3-5 year olds.
Tucson · 85713
Pima Early Education Program Scholarships (PEEPS) fund free preschool classrooms at nine TUSD elementary schools, including Borton, Kellond and Safford, for income-eligible 3-5 year olds.
Glendale · 85303
Glendale Elementary School District's Desert Garden Preschool is an award-winning early-learning program serving 3-5 year olds within GESD boundaries.
Phoenix
Statewide nonprofit providing free, trauma-informed arts programs and volunteer adult mentors for children and teens in foster, kinship, or out-of-home care across Maricopa and Pima counties.
Phoenix · 85020
Arizona's Children Association, headquartered in Phoenix with offices across all 15 counties, connects families to family support, foster care, and early childhood services at little or no cost.
Tempe · 85282
City of Tempe's Kid Zone offers before- and after-school care at 18 Tempe Elementary District schools plus preschool at Getz School, with scholarships available for qualifying families.
Whiteriver · 85941
Tribal Head Start grantee operating three centers (Whiteriver, Cibecue, and McNary) serving children of the White Mountain Apache Tribe in eastern Arizona.
San Carlos · 85550
The San Carlos Apache Tribe has operated Head Start since the 1970s and Early Head Start since 2017, serving children ages 0-5 and pregnant women across six community centers including Peridot and Bylas.
Kykotsmovi Village · 86039
The Hopi Tribe operates free Head Start centers across the Hopi mesas, including Hotevilla/Bacavi, Second Mesa, Polacca and Moencopi, for children ages 3-5.
Tucson · 85746
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Head Start operates a free early childhood center on tribal land in southwest Tucson, offering school-readiness education for children ages 3-5.
Phoenix · 85009
Affordable preschool for ages 3–5 at 1918 W. Van Buren St. Parents attend education classes and volunteer more than 20 hours during the academic year. Contact the organization for current fees and session hours.
Phoenix · 85013
Preschool for ages 3 and 4 at 1420 W OSBORN RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85013. English/Spanish dual-language classrooms with limited Quality First partial scholarships. Regular hours are 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with Wednesday dismissal at 1 p.m.
Phoenix · 85014
Preschool for ages 3 and 4 at 1209 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85014. English-only classrooms with limited grant-funded partial scholarships. Regular hours are 8 a.m.–3 p.m., with Wednesday dismissal at 1 p.m.
Phoenix · 85014
Tuition-free special education preschool at 1209 E INDIAN SCHOOL RD, PHOENIX, AZ, 85014. Children attend one morning or afternoon session; no Wednesday classes. This is disability-based, not a general income-based free preschool.
Phoenix · 85015
Tuition-free special education preschool at 1526 W MISSOURI AVE, PHOENIX, AZ, 85015. Children attend one morning or afternoon session; no Wednesday classes. This is disability-based, not a general income-based free preschool.
Surprise · 85388
Play-based preschool at 17999 W SURPRISE FARMS LOOP S, SURPRISE, AZ, 85388. Serves ages 2–5. DES child care assistance may cover all or part of tuition for qualifying families; tuition otherwise applies. Confirm session availability with the preschool.
Surprise · 85374
Play-based preschool at 16066 N PARKVIEW PL, SURPRISE, AZ, 85374. Satellite site serves ages 3–5. DES child care assistance may cover all or part of tuition for qualifying families; tuition otherwise applies. Confirm session availability with the preschool.
Surprise · 85379
Play-based preschool at 15042 W SWEETWATER AVE, SURPRISE, AZ, 85379. Satellite site serves ages 3–5. DES child care assistance may cover all or part of tuition for qualifying families; tuition otherwise applies. Confirm session availability with the preschool.
Gilbert · 85233
After-school club for school-age children; $80 per month plus $30 annual membership. Registration is available online or at the club. Site: 44 N Oak St Gilbert AZ 85233.
Tempe · 85288
After-school club for school-age children; $60 per month plus $30 annual membership. Registration is available online or at the club. Site: 1555 N Bridalwreath St Tempe AZ 85288.
Mesa · 85201
After-school activities for Eisenhower students at no program charge; a $30 annual membership is listed. Site: 848 N Mesa Dr Mesa AZ 85201.
Scottsdale · 85257
After-school and summer club programming. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families; ask the branch which sessions assistance covers. Standard after-school tuition is $260/month. Site: 2311 N Miller Rd Scottsdale AZ 85257.
Scottsdale · 85258
After-school and summer club programming. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families; ask the branch which sessions assistance covers. Standard after-school tuition is $260/month. Site: 10515 E Lakeview Dr Scottsdale AZ 85258.
Scottsdale · 85255
After-school and summer club programming. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families; ask the branch which sessions assistance covers. Standard after-school tuition is $260/month. Site: 20199 N 78th Pl Scottsdale AZ 85255.
Scottsdale · 85257
After-school and summer club programming. Financial assistance is available to qualifying families; ask the branch which sessions assistance covers. Standard after-school tuition is $260/month. Site: 6720 E Continental Dr Scottsdale AZ 85257.
Chandler · 85224
Preschool for ages 2–5 with two-, three-, and five-day enrollment options. Quality First scholarships and financial assistance are available; DES is accepted. Site: 1655 W Frye Rd.
Chandler · 85286
District early learning with discounted tuition through limited First Things First scholarships. The 2026–2027 scholarship program is waitlisted; eligible applicants may join the waitlist. Classes run Monday–Friday, 8am–2:30pm. Site: 2425 S Pleasant Dr Chandler AZ 85286.
Marana · 85653
Free kindergarten-readiness preschool for four-year-olds living within Roadrunner Elementary boundaries, at 16651 W. Calle Carmella. Places are first come, first served.
Tucson · 85743
District preschool at 8000 N. Silverbell Road. Income-based First Things First scholarships and DES assistance are accepted; assistance availability varies.
Marana · 85653
District preschool at 11745 W. Gladden Farms Drive. Income-based First Things First scholarships and DES assistance are accepted; assistance availability varies.
Tucson · 85705
Public early learning center at 4605 N. La Cholla Boulevard, offering income-based First Things First and PEEPS scholarships for half-day and full-day programs.
Tucson · 85705
Public early learning center at 1440 W. Prince Road, offering income-based First Things First and PEEPS scholarships for half-day and full-day programs.
Tucson · 85705
District preschool with DES, PEEPS and Quality First assistance. Published tuition is $195 per week before assistance. Coordinates identify the enrollment-packet pickup office at Keeling, 435 E. Glenn Street; request a classroom location when applying.
Tucson · 85718
Early learning center at 3435 E. Sunrise Drive with a limited number of income-based Quality First scholarships. Families may join the scholarship waitlist.
Tucson · 85718
Rolling enrollment for children six weeks through pre-K. Located at 3800 E. River Road. Financial assistance is available; membership is required for scholarship and/or program participation.
Tucson · 85718
After-school care for grades K–5 from school dismissal until 6 p.m. Located at 3800 E. River Road. Financial assistance is available; membership is required for scholarship and/or program participation.
Cottonwood · 86326
Head Start preschool services for eligible families at 270 E Mingus, Cottonwood. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Prescott Valley · 86314
Head Start preschool services for eligible families at 3300 N. Lake Valley Rd, Prescott Valley. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Holbrook · 86025
Head Start preschool and Early Head Start infant/toddler services for eligible families at 165 W. Arizona, Holbrook. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Clarkdale · 86324
Head Start preschool and Early Head Start infant/toddler services for eligible families at 601 Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Lakeside · 85929
Head Start preschool and Early Head Start infant/toddler services for eligible families at 1200 W. White Mountain Blvd. Building 18, Room 243 and 245, Lakeside. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Page · 86040
Head Start preschool services for eligible families at 11 Cameron Rd., Page. Spanish applications are available. Contact the center to confirm available classroom options and hours.
Prescott · 86301
Licensed preschool for toilet-trained children ages 3–5, with extended care. Financial aid and DES-authorized reduced rates are available. Located at 750 Whipple Street.
Prescott · 86301
After-school care for kindergarten children age 5 through age 12 and summer day camp for children who have completed kindergarten through age 12. Financial aid and DES-authorized reduced rates are available. School Age Building, YMCA campus, 750 Whipple Street.
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