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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Daycares in the Verde Valley
We list 17 state-licensed child care centers in the valley: nine in Cottonwood, three in Camp Verde, two in Clarkdale and one each in Cornville, Rimrock and Sedona.
Every record here comes from the state. Every one of the 17 carries its license number, its license type and its approved capacity. Those came from the Arizona Department of Health Services licensing record, not from the center itself. So you can see what a center is actually licensed for before you call, and you can look the same license up yourself at the state.
Not one has a website. All 17 publish a phone number. None of them has a site we could verify, which is normal for this kind of work, since most centers fill their places by phone and word of mouth. There are no opening hours on any of these records for the same reason. Calling isn’t a fallback here. It’s the way in.
What the list includes. Four are Head Start programs run by N.A.C.O.G., in Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood and Rimrock. The rest are independent centers, a school district preschool program in Cornville, and two faith-linked schools.
Capacity is not availability. The capacity figure is what the state licenses the center to hold, not how many places are open. Waiting lists in the valley are common. Ask about both when you call.
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- Arizona Department of Health Services child care licensing
- Our listings export (data/exports/listings.json)
By town: Cottonwood (9), Camp Verde (3), Clarkdale (2), Cornville (1), Rimrock (1), Sedona (1)
Buena Vista The Discovery Connection is a child care center at 1615 North Main Street in Clarkdale. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-10530, and it can care for up to 43 children. These details were checked on 2026-09-23. Because the center is small, spots may fill up fast. Call (928) 301-7958 to ask about openings, the ages it takes, hours, and weekly costs. A visit before you enroll is a good way to see the space, meet the teachers, and ask how the day is planned. Bring a list of questions so you do not forget any.
C.O.C.S.D.#6 - CASPER-Oak Creek School is a child care center at 11490 Purple Sage Road in Cornville. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-6087. The center can care for up to 59 children at one time. The license was checked on 2026-09-23. Parents who want to sign up a child should call (928) 639-5109. Ask about open spots, what ages the center takes, the daily hours, and the cost. It is also a good idea to ask for a visit so you can see the rooms and meet the staff before your child starts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
N.A.C.O.G. - Beaver Creek Head Start is a child care center at 4810 East Beaver Creek Road in Rimrock. The center holds license CDC-17587 from AZ DHS as a Child Care Center. It has room for up to 25 children. The license details were checked on 2026-09-23. Head Start programs often have rules about who can sign up, so call (928) 774-9504 to ask if your child can join, how to apply, and what hours the center keeps. It is also wise to ask if there is a wait list, since space is limited at a small center like this one.
N.A.C.O.G. - Camp Verde Head Start is a child care center at 353 Apache Trail in Camp Verde. It holds a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-3696. The center is set up to care for up to 59 children at one time. It is in YAVAPAI county. Parents who want to know about openings, ages served, daily hours, or how to sign up should call (928) 567-3182. It is smart to ask for a tour so you can see the rooms and meet the staff. Ask, too, what papers you need to bring when you enroll your child.
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.
N.A.C.O.G. - Yavapai Head Start is a child care center at 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. It holds license CDC-6622 from AZ DHS as a Child Care Center. The center has room for up to 51 children. The license details were checked on 2026-09-23. Head Start programs often have rules about which families can join. Call (928) 634-8308 to ask who can sign up, how to apply, what the hours are, and if there is a wait list. Having your child's age and your questions ready will help make the call go quickly.
Rays Of Sunshine Center is a child care center at 30 East Cliff House Drive in Camp Verde. It has a Child Care Center license from the AZ DHS, number CDC-14846. The center may care for up to 59 children at once. It is in YAVAPAI county. Call (928) 567-6299 to ask about openings, the ages it takes, and the daily schedule. When you visit, ask about the cost, meals, and what a child should bring each day. A tour is a good way to see the rooms and meet the people who will care for your child.
Red Earth Waldorf Kindergarten, Inc. is a small child care center at 480 Coffee Pot Drive in Sedona. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-15944. It is licensed for only 10 children, so spots are few. These details were checked on 2026-09-23. Call (928) 862-2359 to ask whether there is room, what ages it takes, the daily hours, and the cost. Plan a visit before you sign up so you can see the rooms and meet the teachers. Ask how the day is planned and what your child should bring from home each day.
United Christian School runs a licensed child care center at 903 West Finnie Flat Road in Camp Verde. It holds an Arizona DHS child care center license, number CDC-16046, which was checked on 2026-09-23. The center can care for up to 59 children at one time. To ask about care for your child, call (928) 567-0415. Good questions to ask include what ages are taken, whether there are open spots, the daily hours, and the cost. You can also ask how the day is planned and what meals are served. A visit before you sign up lets you meet the staff and see the rooms.
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.