Phoenix/Maricopa County Contact:   Dora Duarte

Phone:  (520) 836-2351 ● Email:  dduarte@azdes.gov

To support the well being and economic independence of Arizona's families by providing quality child care assistance and developing child care services.

General Information:

Child Care Administration is a service agency within the Arizona Department of Economic Security.  Based on eligibility requirements, we subsidize a portion of child care expenses when utilizing a DES certified provider or qualified relative provider, DHS approved center or group home.

Child Care Administration also assists qualified applicants to become self-employed as Certified Child Care Providers.