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Preschools in Tucson, AZ are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 67 reviews of the 173 listed preschools

7185 - La Petite Academy on S. Midvale Park Rd

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.

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.

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7185 - La Petite Academy on S. Midvale Park Rd's Photo

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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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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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
Montessori
Developmental (play-based)
Academic
Reggio emilia
Preschool
+ 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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New Discoveries Preschool

1109 West Prince Road TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

starting at
$880/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
Day Care
+ 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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Desert Skies

7730 N ORACLE RD # 280 TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

Day Care
Child 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)
Day Care
Child 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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Safe And Sound At-home Preschool

9154 E Smoke Rise Dr Tucson, AZ

My name is Amber Harris, and I am the Owner and Operator of Safe and Sound At-Home Preschool and Infant Care. My home-based program is located in a small, gated community in Northeast Tucson. Safe and Sound is more than a daycare. I intentionally plan and develop a curriculum tailored to each child's individual needs and...
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MY TENSHI Childcare Home

7417 E. 18th Street Tucson, AZ

At My Tenshi childcare we offer early educational program for children between the age of 12 months to 5 years old. with the great experience in preschool for over 20 years of service and certified. MYTENSHI is design to satisfy the children's desire to gain knowledge of independence, concentration and exploration. Our goal is...
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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TUCSON

1701 EAST SENECA STREET TUCSON, AZ

State license verified

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LITTLE LIONS PRESCHOOL

3901 W LINDA VISTA BLVD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(3)

State license verified

Cooperative
Developmental (play-based)
Preschool
Child care
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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HAPPY TRAILS SCHOOL

3255 N CAMPBELL AVE TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$720/mo
Developmental (play-based)
Faith 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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CARDEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CENTRAL - PRESCHOOL

2727 N SWAN RD TUCSON, AZ

5.0(1)

State license verified

starting at
$600/mo
Academic
Faith based
Preschool
Child care
The purpose of our independent Christian (non-denominational) school is to provide a creative, loving, academic environment for children to grow socially, emotionally, physically, academically and spiritually through individual and group learning experiences with the guidance and nurture of carefully chosen Christian teachers,...

Jennifer (jen) .. says "We have been with them for 10 year and my 3 boys all went there. We have had nothing but a great experience. They facility is full of loving and...

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FAQs for finding preschools near you in Tucson, AZ

There are two main types of preschool programs near you in Tucson, AZ. The first is a full-time program that usually works best for parents working full-time shifts, and the second is a part-time preschool where your child would attend only two to three days per week and typically choose between a morning and afternoon shift. A part-time preschool can be a great option if you want to ease the transition of this new learning experience for your child! You can also check your options in Tucson, AZ for traditional preschool centers, or private home-based preschools.
When you begin looking for preschools near me in Tucson, AZ, consider your priorities and ask administrators about their philosophies and approach to common child care issues or occurances. You may also want to ask about the ratio of learning time to supervised play time so you can get a good sense of whether you believe your child's needs will be met. From there, ask about what a typical day consists of, what the safety protocols are and how discipline will be handled. Also, make sure to check directly with the preschool for information about their local licensing and credentials in Tucson, AZ.
When looking for a preschool near you in Tucson, AZ on Care.com, you'll be able to review preschools by distance from you ZIP code. From there, you can compare between preschool programs by traditional facility-based preschools and private, in-home preschools. Be sure to check any reviews from other families in Tucson, AZ who have previously sent their kids to any of the preschools you are interested in.

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