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Daycares in Cottonwood

This is the one category on the site where every listing carries a state license number. Use it.

All nine child care providers we list in Cottonwood have an Arizona Department of Health Services license number on record, and it sits right on each listing page. Check the number against the state register before you enroll, because a license can change status between our checks. Seven are licensed as a Child Care Center, with numbers that start CDC. Two are licensed as a Child Care Group Home, with numbers that start SGH. A group home is a smaller operation run out of a house. A center is a larger facility. Which one suits your family comes down to group size and feel more than quality.

Take the license number and put it into the AZDHS license history search. That gives you the provider’s licensing record, including statements of deficiency from inspections. It is public and it is free, and it tells you what no directory listing and no review can: what an inspector actually found, and whether it got fixed. Do this before you tour, so you know what to ask about.

None of the nine has a website on record, which is normal for this trade. Every one has a phone number. You will be calling rather than browsing.

Two practical points. Waiting lists for infant places in the valley are usually the longest, so ask about the list and not just about the current opening. And ask about hours against your own shift. We do not yet hold opening hours for these providers, and the hours vary a great deal between a center and a group home.

The Head Start program in Cottonwood is included in the list and has its own eligibility rules.

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Bright Futures Child Care

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Bright Futures Child Care is a licensed child care center at 19 East Beech Street in Cottonwood. The AZ DHS license is a Child Care Center license, number CDC-11892. The center can care for up to 59 children. It is in YAVAPAI county. To learn what ages it takes, what the hours are, and whether there is room right now, call (928) 649-1330. Many parents like to visit first, meet the teachers, and see the play space before they sign up. Ask about the cost per week and what meals or snacks are given during the day.

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First Steps Childcare

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First Steps Childcare is a child care center at 1025 South Kelli Lane in Cottonwood. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-13756, and that license was checked on 2026-09-23. The center can care for up to 59 children at one time. Parents looking for care can call (928) 646-3377. Ask what ages the center takes, whether it has open spots, the hours it is open each day, and the weekly cost. You may also want to ask about meals, naps, and how the day is planned. A visit before you sign up is a good way to see the rooms and meet the staff.

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Flip City Gym-N-Learn

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Flip City Gym-N-Learn is a child care center at 614 South Airpark Road in Cottonwood. It holds a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-17807, and can care for up to 49 children. It is in YAVAPAI county. Parents can call (928) 639-2852 to ask about openings, ages, hours, and weekly cost. The name hints at a mix of gym play and learning, so ask how the day is split between active time and quiet lessons. Plan a visit to see the space and meet the staff before you enroll.

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Kare Bear Child Care Center

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Kare Bear Child Care Center is at 68 North 12th Street in Cottonwood. It holds a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-13903. It has room for up to 91 children. The center is in YAVAPAI county. Call (928) 634-9613 to ask about openings, the ages it takes, daily hours, and the weekly cost. When you visit, ask how children are split into groups by age and what meals are served. Meeting the staff in person is a good first step.

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Kids Corner

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Kids Corner is a small child care home at 871 Desert Jewel Drive in Cottonwood. It holds license SGH-11698 from AZ DHS as a Child Care Group Home. The home can care for up to 10 children at a time, so groups stay small. The license details were checked on 2026-09-23. Call (928) 274-2114 to ask about open spots, the ages taken, daily hours, and rates. Since space is tight in a small home, it is a good idea to call early and ask if there is a wait list. A visit can help you see if it fits your family.

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Liberty Childcare

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Liberty Childcare is a child care center at 320 South Main Street in Cottonwood. It holds a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-19117, and can care for up to 34 children. That makes it a fairly small center. It is in YAVAPAI county. Call (928) 641-4631 to ask about open spots, what ages are taken, the hours, and the weekly cost. With a small number of spaces, it pays to call early and get on a list if the center is full. A visit lets you see the rooms and meet the staff.

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Moore Smiles

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Moore Smiles is a child care group home at 1001 East Ash Drive in Cottonwood. It holds an Arizona DHS child care group home license, number SGH-17932. It is licensed for up to 5 children, so it offers a small, home-like setting. These details were checked on 2026-09-23. Because there are so few spots, call (928) 963-1606 early to ask whether there is room. Ask about ages, hours, meals, and cost. A visit before you sign up is a good way to see the space and meet the provider.

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N.A.C.O.G. - Cottonwood Head Start

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N.A.C.O.G. - Cottonwood Head Start is a child care center at 270 East Mingus in Cottonwood. It holds license CDC-4460 from AZ DHS as a Child Care Center. The center has room for up to 20 children. The license details were checked on 2026-09-23. Head Start programs often have rules about which families can take part. Call (928) 634-8236 to ask who can join, how to apply, what the daily hours are, and whether a wait list is in place. With only 20 spots, it helps to call as soon as you know you need care.

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Verde Christian Academy

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Verde Christian Academy runs a licensed child care center at 102 South Willard Street in Cottonwood. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-1243, and the license was checked on 2026-09-23. The center can care for up to 59 children at one time. Parents can call (928) 634-8113 to ask about care. Ask what ages the center takes, whether there are open spots, the hours, and the cost. You may also want to ask about the daily routine, snacks, and rest time. A visit before you enroll is a good way to meet the staff and see the rooms.

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