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Child Care Centers in Tucson, AZ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 62 reviews of the 167 listed child care centers

1421 - Childtime on South Harrison Road

We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share...

- Mary G.

7184 - La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

7186 - La Petite Academy on N. Sarnoff

My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the...

- Carla C.

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1421 - Childtime on South Harrison Road's Photo

1421 - Childtime on South Harrison Road

1120 S HARRISON RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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7184 - La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links

8885 E GOLF LINKS RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7186 - La Petite Academy on N. Sarnoff

1155 N SARNOFF DR TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7188 - La Petite Academy on E. Tanque Verde Rd

8940 E TANQUE VERDE RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7187 - La Petite Academy on N. Thornydale Rd

7930 N THORNYDALE RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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1413 - Childtime on North Thornydale

7090 N THORNYDALE RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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7185 - La Petite Academy on S. Midvale Park Rd

6570 S MIDVALE PARK RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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1450 - Childtime on East River Road

5675 E RIVER RD TUCSON, AZ

3.0(2)

State license verified

starting at
$125/day
Child care
At Childtime, your child gets what he or she needs to develop their best mind, their love of learning, their personality, their bright future. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, central to our educational philosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all...

Mary G. says "We love this center. Everyone is so caring and loving. My daughter is always happy to come and she loves her teachers! They love to share activities and...

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7183 - La Petite Academy on E. Fort Lowell Road

1935 E FORT LOWELL RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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Decolores Learning Center & Childcare

7370 S SORREL LN TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

We are a family-owned and locally-operated facility and offer years of childcare experience. We believe in providing an educational, safe, and nurturing environment for your child. For our parents' convenience, we offer transportation to and from school along with afterschool care. At De Colores Learning...
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THE APPLE TREE LEARNING CENTERS

1010 E BROADWAY BLVD TUCSON, AZ

4.0(3)

State license verified

starting at
$840/mo
Reggio emilia
Academic
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
+ 1 more
At The Apple Tree Learning Centers, we provide a safe, loving, and fun environment were your child will have the greatest opportunity to grow and develop. We provide child care services and early childhood education for infants, toddlers, preschool, and school aged children to twelve years of age. The Apple Tree Learning...

Irlanda C. says "The Apple Tree Learning Center has given me plenty of peace of mind. Because of their incredible application- their APP – it’s a mobile APP where I can...

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Desert Skies

7730 N ORACLE RD # 280 TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

Child care
Day Care
Desert Skies Preschool, situated in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, offers an exceptional educational environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a love of learning in young minds. With a nurturing and dedicated staff utilizing proven teaching methods, children are guided through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that...
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Small World II

8720 E SPEEDWAY BLVD TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Day Care
Small World 2 Preschool, situated in vibrant Tucson, Arizona, offers an exceptional educational environment that fosters growth, creativity, and a love of learning in young minds. With a nurturing and dedicated staff utilizing proven teaching methods, children are guided through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that...
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New Discoveries Preschool

1109 West Prince Road TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$880/mo
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 2 more
At New Discoveries Preschool, we create a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn each day. We care for children from 4 weeks to 12 years, with a focus on building strong relationships and supporting each child’s individual growth. We are proud to be a 5-Star Quality First program,...
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Wright Brothers Christian Childcare

8251 N THORNYDALE RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
+ 1 more
Welcome to our childcare center, where we provide nurturing care and education for infants through pre-kindergarten-aged children. Our facility is open from 7 AM to 6 PM, offering convenience for working families. We pride ourselves on creating a warm and safe environment where children can learn and grow. At our center, we...

Care Member says "The director and her staff are the best! They provide excellent care for my children but more than that, everyone at Wright Brothers truly cares about...

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Family Life Academy

530 South Pantano Road TUCSON, AZ

5.0(7)

State license verified

starting at
$879/mo
Faith based
Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Preschool
+ 2 more
Early Education Program (Toddler–Pre-K) Our Early Education program serves children from age one (and walking) through Pre-K in a warm, nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Our loving Christian teachers support each child’s growth socially, emotionally, academically, and spiritually through play-based, hands-on...

Care Member says "As a mom of three wonderful (and sometimes wildly energetic) kids ages 1, 4, and 5, I’ve been through my share of daycare and preschool experiences in...

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Small Marvels

1403 E Broadway Blvd. Tucson, AZ

5.0(5)
Montessori
Cooperative
Waldorf
Reggio emilia
Developmental (play-based)
+ 1 more
NOW ACCEPTING DES! While small marvels began as a vision of the ideal preschool, it is now the go-to destination to find highly-qualified early-childhood specialists, an arts integrated curriculum, free and purposeful indoor and outdoor play utilizing state-of-the-art toys, books and learning tools in thoughtfully designed...

Christine C. says "Wonderful time at Small Marvels! My son enjoys going here, and I enjoy knowing he will be watched by such caring people. If you're looking for a caring...

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HAPPY TRAILS SCHOOL

3255 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$720/mo
Faith based
Developmental (play-based)
Child care
Happy Trails School is a non-profit faith-based preschool. Our mission is to provide a relaxed, loving atmosphere where each child is a unique individual created by God with a special purpose in life.

Kelly B. says "Both of my children started at Happy Trails as soon as they were walking and they are now thriving elementary students at Basis Tucson Primary. We can’t...

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LITTLE LIONS PRESCHOOL

3901 W LINDA VISTA BLVD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Child care
Preschool
Little Lions Preschool offers a supportive classroom that allows for children to expand their learning and development. It is our desire to offer children a safe and loving environment that inspires natural curiosity while fostering physical, intellectual, emotional and social development. We strive to provide nurturing...

Lindsay J. says "I would definitely give Little Lions a 5 rating! This has been my daughter’s first school experience and as a teacher I was very particular about where...

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Community Extension Programs

7632 N La Cholla Blvd Tucson, AZ

5.0(2)
Outdoor/nature
Academic
Special needs
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
+ 3 more
Community Extension Programs, Inc. (CEP) is a non-profit 501 ( C ) (3) corporation that started in 1970. We offer Preschool, STEMazzzing Summer Camp, Out of school time (breaks&holidays) and community education programs. We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health and Services (DHS) and we accept clients who are...

Erin says "Great place for children. Caring Staff!"

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Child care centers near you in Tucson, AZ provide a number of crucial benefits for both parents and children. Most importantly, these establishments can offer a safe and nurturing environment for young ones, providing educational resources and enriching activities in the process. Additionally, children can build important skills in communication and collaboration with others by interacting with peers at child care centers. Parents will feel at ease knowing that their little loved ones are being looked after in an organized structure with trained professionals who are properly certified.
A child care center can be an ideal environment for children to develop and explore. Typically, the staff at child care centers near you in Tucson, AZ have experience dealing with young kids and are experts at developing creative activities that encourage learning. Your child will be able to participate in structured games and free play with their peers, receive help with academics, and practice healthy habits such as proper nutrition and exercise. They'll also have access to art materials to allow them to express themselves. By interacting with other kids and the staff, your child will build the emotional skills necessary for their social development.
You can use Care.com to kick off your search for a child care center near you in Tucson, AZ. You can start by simply sorting child care center profiles by the location that is most convenient for you. Some parents may want to choose a location close to home and others may want one close to their workplace. Then you can read reviews from other parents to learn about their experiences with each child care center you’re considering.

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