Infant day care tucson: La Petite Academy of Tucson in Tucson, AZ | 7930 N. Thornydale Rd

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Top 10 Infant Daycare Centers in Tucson, AZ

Small Marvels

1403 E Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85719

Costimate: $163/day

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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 andpurposeful indoor and outdoor play utilizing state-of-the-art toys, books and learning tools in thoughtfully designed creative and constructive play and STEM oriented learning centers. Fresh, healthy meals are prepared daily by certified food handlers in our commercial kitchen.
We are a newly renovated and licensed preschool conveniently located across from Miles K-8 Exploratory Learning Center, a block from Mansfield Middle School and The U of A, and blocks from Downtown on the historic stretch of Broadway and Highland between Campbell and Euclid. Small Marvels is able to accommodate (39) 2-5 year olds for school day, before and after care and private art and music lessons. These additional programs are available to children as old as 12. Children experience music and song throughout the day, along with painting, drawing, ceramics, creative play and movement activities. Come see for yourself the enrichment opportunities provided by the small marvels team and join us in strengthening our community one small marvel at a time!…

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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. Learnto work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds.

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D.E.S Approved
*State Licensed
*Bilingual
*Before & Afterschool Transportation
Enrolling children ages 6 weeks – 12 years old

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St. Mark’s Early Childhood Center located in Tucson, AZ is a state-licensed childcare facility that serves children ages one to five years old. The center offers age-appropriate childcare, preschool, andKindergarten programs including Summer camps focusing on children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth….

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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 educationprograms. We are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health and Services (DHS) and we accept clients who are accepted by the Department of Economic Security (DES).
Commitment:
CEP has a long history of commitment to Amphitheater School District and values this relationship to the extent that they receive priority in our service mission.
Collaboration:
CEP values collaboration and will seek partnerships with community projects that support our mission of excellence in community education and access to families.
Best-Practice Programs and Services:
CEP will develop and deliver programs and services that educate, enrich and embody best practice.
Increased Convenience and Reduced Cost:
CEP prioritizes access to programs by reducing barriers of cost and location, as much as possible, to families and children….

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Located at 7671 S Coleville Street, Tucson, Arizona, Lil Rascals Day Care provides a licensed childcare service with a capacity of ten children. The facility opens at 6:00 AM and closes at 6:00 PM, Mondaysthrough Fridays, providing children, from infants to children up to twelve years old, with a fun and safe environment….

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Little Castle Childcare and Preschool II or A Child’s Dream in Tucson, Arizona is a Child Care provider that can accommodate up to 96 children from infants to twelve years of age. Their curriculum seeks toprovide a high quality, nurturing, fun and safe learning environment that is appropriate for the child’s overall growth and development….

Casita Feliz

1609 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85705

Costimate: $170/day

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Mini-Skool Early Learning Centers is a licensed child care center at 2837 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ that provides school programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years old. Their center aims to develop children’sphysical, mental, emotional, and social skills in a secure and loving environment….

Jardin De Ninos

1001 N Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711

Costimate: $152/day

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Jardin De Ninos is a licensed childcare provider that serves the community of Tucson AZ. It offers a loving environment and provides programs that encourage physical, mental, emotional, and social growth amongchildren. The center has a capacity of 52 children at the maximum.

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Wings on the Words, Tucson, AZ provides a language based curriculum for ages two to six years old. They offer a full-day program that focuses on the oral language skills and speech language therapy. They alsoaccept children with speech and language disorder. They aim to equip each child with a strong foundation of learning and language….

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Kid’s First Preschool in Tucson, Arizona, provides a quality, developmentally appropriate educational opportunity for children. The school serves children from six weeks to six years old that provides them witha balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities. The school’s program aims to develop the whole child and his/her physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth….

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My Gym has created an extraordinary fitness program devised to help children develop physically, cognitively and emotionally.
Every day, in more than 200 cities worldwide, imaginations soar and childrentriumph in My Gym classes. Our highly trained teachers and award-winning class programs have earned My Gym the reputation as the best physical early learning program of its kind.
Our structured, age-appropriate classes incorporate fitness, music, dance, puppets, relays, games, gymnastics, sports and other original activities. The children have fun as they exercise and gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, flexibility and social skills.
The most important benefit we offer, however, is the building of confidence and self-esteem. A child who feels good about him/herself has a jump-start on the path to becoming a healthy, well-adjusted young adult.
We are committed to nurturing children, treating them with understanding and positive reinforcement, maintaining a noncompetitive atmosphere, and making learning fun and exciting. Our unique class programs are formulated so that youngsters will succeed.
There is no such thing as failure with My Gym….

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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 educationalphilosophy is the belief that secure relationships with responsive and respectful adults provide the basis for all learning. Staff and teachers, and the relationships children develop with them, are vital for learning, for trust, and for independence. Our approach is designed to help them grow as students and people, in school, and in life beyond….

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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. Learnto work together. Learn to have fun constructively. And discover how enjoyable learning can be. It all starts by design. The free-flowing, open concept design of our facilities inspires a nurturing, interactive, and collaborative environment in which your child can thrive. Our schools and classrooms are designed to give children room to grow, room to share and room to be themselves. At La Petite Academy, open spaces and open concepts promote open minds….

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

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Get set for a thrill-filled summer! Our age-specific, kid-approved camps add up to a season of discovery and fun for preschool to school-age children. This year, our 12 weeks of camps fall into six greatthemes: Mighty Bodies, Bendy Brains; Awesome Art; Gravity Galore and More; The Wondrous World of Food; Wild about Water; and Featured Creatures.
We’re in session when your local public schools are on break and you’ll find our flexible scheduling works for your busy family. See why our summer (and winter and spring) break camps are the place to be when school’s out….

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Diane T.

Diane is the best nanny! She is so caring and loving. She is also great with their development and encouraging your kids’ growth. We think she is amazing and is also a very thorough communicator. She goes above and beyond!

– Allison D.

Amelia K.

Best babysitter in the whole world. You will thank me later- hire Amelia!! She is always on time, SO incredibly sweet, very responsible and absolutely loves kids. I honestly trust her as much as I trust my mom.. and that’s saying a lot. We have two girls (5 months and 3 years). She has watched themsince the oldest was a baby. If I could give her ten stars, I would do it in a heartbeat….

– Kristen D.

Bracha R.

Bracha is wonderful with my son! She is constantly taking him on outings and offering activities to improve his development. He is an only child so this development is important. Bracha follows our parenting style and has wonderful communication.

– Jennifer F.

Kristi P.

Kristi is such an amazing sitter!! She handled our 4 children better than we do, no joke. We have a 6 year old, a 3 year old and 5 month old TWINS!! She cared for all 4 effortlessly while we unpacked from our recent move. With little direction she went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations.My older boys are just raving about Kristi. She left an amazing impression on my children, and as a parent, I couldn’t ask for anything better. She took care of my TWINS needs with such ease, and kept my logbook for them up to date and filled out appropriately. I’m still in awe at how amazing this woman is! Really and truly, we are super grateful for Kristi and had such an amazing experience with her. We can’t wait to book her again when we need some extra help! We highly recommend Kristi as a sitter and if you are a family with TWINS, Kristi is the right person for the job. She handled them expertly….

– Michelle A.

Bonnie W.

Bonnie was absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We hired Bonnie as a part time sitter for a few months before we moved from Arizona. She was our first non-family caregiver (and first time using Care.com) and so it was a big step for us. She made us all feel really comfortable right away. When youmeet her, you can instantly tell she’s a trustworthy, loving person with a huge heart. I highly recommend Bonnie as a nanny/sitter!…

– Sara S.

Infants child care in Tucson, AZ

Ashley H. | Tucson, AZ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 38 yrs old

Part Time Or Full Time Infant Caregiver Available

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From August 2001-September 2003 I was a preschool teacher. I created lesson plans and engaged the children in activities to further their development. From January 2003-February 2013 I was a caregiver at aChild Development Center. I provided high quality care for infants ages 6 weeks – 6 months. I created lesson plans based on the children’s individual needs, writing observations and tracking the development of infants cognitive, physical, social, and emotional skills. I formed strong bonds with the child making them feel safe in a loving environment. I also made the parents feel comfortable leaving their newborn baby in my care. This is where my passion for children grew. I love caring with infants and watching them grow….

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Diane T. | Tucson, AZ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 53 yrs old

Nanny For Newborns And Infants

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I’m a happily married, stay-at-home mom of one son (who is now 20!). My son experienced a traumatic brain injury at birth resulting in left side gross and fine motor delays & disabilities, so I am veryexperienced with infant developmental delays (and strategies to prevent or improve them). I am a part-time freelance technical artist (doing drafting of illustrations for patents and trademarks). While not required by our financial situation to put in additional hours of work outside the home, I find that now that our son is away at college, I am missing the daily child care aspect! Aside from the specific physical delays my son experienced, he was (and remains to this day) a happy, healthy, intelligent, good-natures, laughing, energetic, and inquisitive baby. It was a great joy to me to work with him — and all the newborns I have nannied to date — to develop & solidify all those traits. I have numerous reviews here on care. com and look forward to hearing from you….

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Recent Review:

Diane is the best nanny! She is so caring and loving. She is also great with their development and encouraging your kids’ growth. We think she is amazing and is also a very thorough communicator. She goes aboveand beyond!…

Reviewed by Allison D.

Amelia K. | Tucson, AZ

$15-22/hr • 6 yrs exp • 18 yrs old

Loving College Student Seeking Nannying Position

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Hey! My name is Amelia and I’m seeking a part-time nannying position while I attend college. My availability is open around my classes, as well as in the evenings. I have over 6 years of experience withchildren through nannying, lifegaurding as a manager, and volunteering at the Children’s Hospital. I am a CNA and CPR and First Aid Certified including infants. I would ideally like to watch infants or toddlers, and can provide several references! I am very active, love going outside, taking the kids different places, and responsible. Feel free to PM me!…

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Recent Review:

Best babysitter in the whole world. You will thank me later- hire Amelia!! She is always on time, SO incredibly sweet, very responsible and absolutely loves kids. I honestly trust her as much as I trust mymom.. and that’s saying a lot. We have two girls (5 months and 3 years). She has watched them since the oldest was a baby. If I could give her ten stars, I would do it in a heartbeat….

Reviewed by Kristen D.

Bracha R. | Tucson, AZ

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp • 33 yrs old

Experienced And Loving Nanny And Teacher

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Hi there!
I’m a nanny and licensed kindergarten teacher with over 10 years of experience working with children of all ages, infants included. I have my undergraduate degree in Management and a Masters inEducation. I’m trained in CPR and Early Childhood Development, and it makes me happy to give quality care to children whose parents work.
After recently moving to Tucson, I’m providing care at my house, which gives parents who work at home or those who need weekly flexibility great childcare outside of their own home for a lower hourly rate. I’m specifically looking for infants and 1-year-olds, since I already care for children in that age range.
I have two very sweet small-medium dogs who are great with kids, and can be kept in a separate area.
Reach out if you’re interested,
Bracha :)…

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Recent Review:

Bracha is wonderful with my son! She is constantly taking him on outings and offering activities to improve his development. He is an only child so this development is important. Bracha follows our parentingstyle and has wonderful communication….

Reviewed by Jennifer F.

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20+ years experience–cheerful, nurturing, and patient. .. kind with words and gentle with actions, providing full range of needs, as well as tutoring. Level 1 Sheriff’s Card-AZ, Caregiver with specialities andCPR/First Aid (BLS) certified, and clean driving record. Have Pfizer vaccination (2) plus booster (1), so up to date with 3 Covid shots; all vaccinations are up to date for infant safety and can provide proof….

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Recent Review:

Kristi is such an amazing sitter!! She handled our 4 children better than we do, no joke. We have a 6 year old, a 3 year old and 5 month old TWINS!! She cared for all 4 effortlessly while we unpacked from ourrecent move. With little direction she went above and beyond and exceeded our expectations. My older boys are just raving about Kristi. She left an amazing impression on my children, and as a parent, I couldn’t ask for anything better. She took care of my TWINS needs with such ease, and kept my logbook for them up to date and filled out appropriately. I’m still in awe at how amazing this woman is! Really and truly, we are super grateful for Kristi and had such an amazing experience with her. We can’t wait to book her again when we need some extra help! We highly recommend Kristi as a sitter and if you are a family with TWINS, Kristi is the right person for the job. She handled them expertly….

Reviewed by Michelle A.

Ashley S. | Tucson, AZ

$27-35/hr • 10 yrs exp • 34 yrs old

Experienced And Creative Nanny!

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Hi! I have been a nanny since 2015. I also worked at an Early Childhood Education center for two years. And I’m in the process of becoming doula certified. I am looking for full time work. I have a long list ofreferences that I can email you. I am CPR and first aid certified. I have experience working with infant-school age. I am comfortable with pets, I have three of my own! I am also very Covid conscious and take proper precautions….

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Hello! I am from a happy home of seven children and have developed the heart of an artist, teacher, and nurturer. I was led to study family relations and human development in college and was blessed to receivetrauma-informed training. I have experience working with children from a variety of ages, temperaments, and backgrounds. My sensitive nature and creativity allow me to connect with children easily. I am committed to ensuring safety, establishing healthy boundaries, and facilitating emotional regulation to manage big behaviors. I currently live with my husband, infant daughter, and miniature Golden doodle. As a stay-at-home mother I am currently unavailable for nannying positions….

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Recent Review:

Bonnie was absolutely wonderful with our daughter! We hired Bonnie as a part time sitter for a few months before we moved from Arizona. She was our first non-family caregiver (and first time using Care.com) andso it was a big step for us. She made us all feel really comfortable right away. When you meet her, you can instantly tell she’s a trustworthy, loving person with a huge heart. I highly recommend Bonnie as a nanny/sitter!…

Reviewed by Sara S.

Abby L. | Tucson, AZ

$20-26/hr • 8 yrs exp • 21 yrs old

Part Time Babysitter Available

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I have been caring for children part-time for about 5 years. I am attending University in the fall. I am a CPR/First Aid certified honors student. I was also involved in the Education Academy and Marketingorganization at my high school. I am hardworking, trustworthy, creative, and energetic! I am a non-smoker and have reliable transportation. Caring for children is something I truly enjoy and have always done with exceptional care. I have considerable experience babysitting children of varying ages from infant to school age. Most recently, I have been helping two busy families during the school year and summer. In addition, I babysit children (and sometimes pet sit) on varying occasions and I love helping whenever I can. Kids have always really liked me (which makes my role easier), and I think it’s because I truly like them and treat each of them like the spirited, unique, individuals that they are….

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Recent Review:

Abby was awesome with my son and we would recommend her to any parent needing a babysitter! She was on time and my son loved her. Thanks Abby!

Reviewed by Brianna R.

Megan K. | Tucson, AZ

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp • 21 yrs old

Part Time Nanny Or Date Night Sitter Available

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Hello! A bit about me:
I’m currently studying Family Studies and Human Development at UA, although I try to do online classes as much as possible, so I have reasonable flexibility. Starting Aug 1st, I am freeafter 3:30 p.m. M-Th and completely free on Fridays.
I love working with infants and toddlers. In the past couple of years, I was a nanny for two amazing kids (now 5 and 3 years old) although when I began with them they were only 18 months and 3. More recently, I’ve been nannying full-time for a little girl (from 6 months old to almost 18 months). I also experience with a lovely 3-month-old and all the things (from sweet to stinky) that came along with him!
I’m fully vaccinated with every booster, have a reliable car, and have first aid experience. Let me know if you have any further questions, I’m always available to chat!. ..

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Hi you guys! My name is Joanna and I have many many years of experience working with children of all ages. I recently relocated back home (Tucson, AZ) after living in San Diego, CA for the past 6 years. Duringmy time in San Diego I have been working as a teacher for one of the Child Development Centers through the Navy. This opportunity has provided me with many skills and resources on how to be the best caregiver. I have worked with each age group starting with infants as young as 6 weeks, being a primary teacher all 6 years. I absolutely love what I do and my bond with each child and parent grows forever. I’m currently working at the childcare center on Davis Monthan AFB and I’m available Monday through Friday evenings and all day on the weekends. I would be more than happy to help in anyway possible, so please feel free to contact me.
I have plenty of references as well!…

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Recent Review:

Joanna was an absolute delight. Such a sweet bubbly personality and was very playful with the boys. My boys said they really liked her and they are VERY honest kids ha ha so I would definitely rehire her in thefuture (:…

Reviewed by Andrea H.

Tracie B. | Tucson, AZ

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 51 yrs old

Kind, Experienced Childcare Professional, Ready To Help Your Little Discover The World

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Nurturing, experienced, play & child-centric caregiver who understands childhood emotional & cognitive development, seeks part-time opportunity.
I have over 13 years of experience providing childcare toinfants through teens, & a former career in environmental education and sciences. I taught youth & trained adults on how to teach& work with youth. Creative play & time outdoors create lifetime healthy habits & skills- I’m here to dive into both with your child! New parent? I have supported many parents w/ potty training & w/ navigating common toddler/young child behaviors in age specific & developmentally supportive ways.
I trained as a life coach in 2018, & I’m loving the freedom to grow my business & work w/ children at the same time. My life coaching background is a true asset w/ childcare!
My ideal family is one that balances helping children discover their world w/ setting healthy boundaries, and that needs care for 1 child (will consider 2) for 15-25 hrs/wk….

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Recent Review:

Tracie worked with us for several months for our two year old. She has a lot of experiences with small kids and offers many useful advice on how to educate them and entertain them at the same time. Tracie isvery thoughtful and dependable. She always comes prepared. I liked that she would take our child into the nature to listen to birds and hunt for bugs. We were thankful for her help and assistance….

Reviewed by Lingqian K.

Julia C. | Tucson, AZ

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp • 32 yrs old

Experienced Nanny: Fun, Loving, Encouraging, Creative, And Nurturing.

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Hey parents! I have over 13 years of experience working with children ranging from newborns to 13-year-olds. I specialize in infant care and am a trained postpartum doula. I absolutely love little ones, and itis an honor to be a part of their early development, and to support bonding with mom and dad. I am certified in infant CPR and first aid. I am loving, kind, gentle, and dedicated….

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Hi!! I am Trinity I have a lot of babysitting experience. I am the oldest sibling of 3 so I always grew up helping take care of them and babysitting them. I also would watch my baby cousins all of the timewhich they consisted of the age 1-3 and I on and off babysit for an infant and have lots of infant experience. I am an animal lover, I personally have a pug puppy and she is crazy! I have worked with the ages infant-preteen. My latest job was part time babysitting job babysitting two children the ages of 4 and 6! We did all kinds of fun stuff! We do crafts, go to the movies, the park and air time! My availability is pretty open and can be negotiable. I have always loved working with kids it’s a genuine pleasure for me! Personally they are more fun to be around then adults sometimes! Also I am CPR certified!. ..

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Jesse D. | Tucson, AZ

$15-25/hr • 9 yrs exp • 24 yrs old

Experienced Safe And Fun Babysitter/nanny With Over 5 Years Of Experience.

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Hi there! I have watched children of all ages, from infants to teens for years. I am passionate about helping others and continuing to better myself. I am an EMT am CPR certified. I have an Associates Degreeand am starting my Bachelors in Health Sciences online. I’m hoping to find a family that allows me to care for their infant/child in my home! I’m expecting in July 2020! If you are in need of a loving, caring, active babysitter or nanny than I am the perfect fit….

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I’ve cared for a range of ages from teens to infants. I currently live in Tucson Arizona. I am trained as a Postpartum Doula and currently work as a Nanny with a 4-year-old and a 19-month-old.

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Madelynn H. | Tucson, AZ

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp • 22 yrs old

Experienced Babysitter And Teacher, Love Kids!

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I have 2 years of experience working with infants, toddlers and pre schoolers! I love working with children and am getting my degree in early childhood education!

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I am very experienced in watching children from infants to young teens. I was a full time nanny for a military family and that’s where I fell in love with the work I do. I also have volunteered in nursery andin daycare facilitys even in my church….

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My name is Julie and I am a forward thinking caretaker and passionate about my job. I’ve been taking care of infants and children for 18 years and have held a variety of care taking positions, ranging from thecare of newborn twins paired with four pets to young adults with special needs. I gravitate towards working with infants and toddlers because of the intricacies and impact of this formative time and the joy I experience witnessing their rapid growth into complex and profound beings. Some of my favorite activities with kids involve art projects, teaching about plants and nature and our relationship to both, special outings, cooking, reading and practicing clean-up. I encourage the children in my life to use their creativity, express themselves effectively and respectfully, to ask questions, and think critically and kindly. I easily balance fun with responsibility. The most important aspect of my interaction with children is that we learn from each other….

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I am an ASU graduate with a bachelors in Special and Elementary education. I have been a nanny for a 3-month-old boy, and babysat for a family friend who has four children, as well as a family with twochildren, and other families in my church. I also have experience working in several schools with children with and without special needs, in a variety of grade levels and subjects, from kindergarten to 12th grade, and biology to English. I can take care of infants and older children….

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Tracie G. | Tucson, AZ

$14-15/hr • 10 yrs exp • 57 yrs old

Experienced Child Care Provider Available Full-Time or Part-Time

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I have 29 years of childcare experience in a preschool setting, as well as a Nanny. I have provided services for infant through 12 years of age. I am CPR & First Aid certified I also have my current TBclearance as well as covid vaccines. I really enjoy watching children grow and how fast they are capable of learning new things. Child care has always been my dream come true….

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Affordable, high-quality child care has become out of reach for more than 90% of Arizona families, with Hispanic women facing an even steeper challenge to obtain those services due in large part to an insurmountable wage disparity.

Child care is affordable if it costs no more than 7% of a family’s income, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. By that standard, only 8.7% of Arizona families can afford infant care, financial experts say.

Research by The Economic Policy Institute, an independent, nonprofit think tank, shows that child care is unaffordable for typical families in Arizona, and completely out of reach for minimum wage workers, who make $12.15 per hour. In 2019, Tucson’s median household income was $43,425, substantially lower than the state’s median household income of $58,945, according to the most recent census data.

The average annual cost of infant care in Arizona is $10,948 — 3. 7% more per year than in-state tuition at a four-year public college. Child care for a 4-year-old costs $8,547 per year, meaning a typical family in Arizona would have to spend 35.2% of its income on child care for an infant and a 4-year-old, according to the EPI.

And with Latinas facing a sizable wage gap, an already difficult cycle becomes vicious, Tucson Mayor Regina Romero said.

“The less money we get in our pockets, the less high-quality preschool we can afford,” Romero said. “There are deeper structural barriers that we have to dismantle in order to have better education outcomes and better economic outcomes.”

While Arizona isn’t the most expensive state in the country in terms of child care (it costs more in states where the cost of living is higher, with Massachusetts topping out at more than $20,000 per year), it is one of 33 states where infant care costs more than college.

EPI senior economist Elise Gould said that for decades, the narrative centered around the individual failings of families who were unable to afford child care, but the tide has since turned.

“People now realize that it’s a pretty widespread problem, it isn’t just a low-income problem,” Gould said. “I think in the last few years, it’s really come to the fore in the national discourse.”

Over the last four or five decades, hourly wages have grown incredibly slowly, meaning in part that households have needed parents to work more and more, causing the demand for child care to increase, Gould said.

“When you think about what it really costs compared to how much people make, it’s just eating away a huge amount of their budget,” Gould said. “In a lot of ways, child care is way too expensive for many families, but the flip side of that is that often times, it’s actually not expensive enough.”

In an interesting twist, child care workers are often unable to afford child care of their own. Nationwide, the families of child care workers are more than twice as likely to live in poverty as other families, and a median child care worker in Arizona would have to spend nearly half her wages to put her own child in infant care, according to the EPI.

“Those child care workers are some of the lowest paid workers in our country,” Gould said, adding that as long as child care workers receive such low pay, those jobs will continue to remain vacant, resulting in wait lists and a shortage of high quality child care options. “If you want high quality care for your kids, you’re going to have to pay for it.”

Gould said it’s important to recognize that child care workers in the current economy are undervalued.

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“They’re undervalued for the kind of work they do, they’re undervalued because of who they are,” Gould said. “Something like 90% of child care workers are women. Many Black and brown women, many immigrant women. Some of those wages reflect the value society has placed on that type of work and those workers themselves.”

High demand, low supply

While the lack of affordable, high-quality child care is a nationwide issue, Arizona has faced some distinct challenges over the years, said Michelle Saint Hilarie, senior statewide program director of Arizona’s Child Care Resource and Referral.

Hilarie, who has worked at AZCCRR for 20 years, said that for the first time in her tenure, the state’s Department of Economic Security is doing a tremendous job in terms of innovating and securing new partnerships with community groups to administer programs and services and create more options for families. This includes the colocation of DES staff within different organizations to meet clients on-site, at places they’re already going to receive services.

Hilaire said Arizona was already in a downward spiral prior to the pandemic, with the number of certified family child care providers — people who care for up to four children in their homes — at an all-time low.

“Working families don’t work traditional hours as commonly anymore, so the need for nontraditional care, 24/7 availability is in really high demand, and there’s almost no supply for that,” Hilarie said, calling it a chronic issue.

Complicating things is the lack of workforce to fill child care vacancies, Hilarie said, pointing to a recent survey by the National Association for the Education of Young Children that said in Arizona, 84% of child care programs reported not being able to find employees.

“Forever our problem was we had tons of child care and a huge waiting list for financial assistance, and families couldn’t get the care they needed because they couldn’t afford it,” Hilarie said. “Now, we have families who need care who can get assistance, and there’s no child care available.”

In addition to the lack of affordable, high-quality options for infants and day care-aged children, Hilarie said that a lack of before- and after-school programs is creating additional difficulties for parents of kids in kindergarten through sixth grade.

Hilarie called the recovery efforts “really, really hard,” but said that there are some incredible initiatives in the works.

AZCCRR runs a website in both English and Spanish and a phone line that helps Arizona families find affordable child care that fits their budget and schedule. They run a state database of all licensed child care centers, connecting families with regulated providers who have undergone appropriate background checks.

“If they go to social media or to the internet to try to find a provider, they may not find a provider who is actually regulated,” Hilarie said. “If there are reviews … it’s subjective to whatever that personal experience has been. When you’re searching for care, it’s a highly personal choice, and there’s so many programs out there.”

A preschooler draws during a class at Desert Spring Children’s Center in Tucson. The cost of high-quality child care for toddlers is out of reach for most Arizonans.

Mamta Popat, Arizona Daily Star

AZCCRR gives families tools that allow them to evaluate and do the research to make the most informed decision for their child, and they’ll have a list of options to choose from based on their needs.

“You can’t get that anywhere else,” Hilarie said. “The biggest piece of education we provide is education on financial assistance options, because it’s very confusing and overwhelming.”

With multiple government programs, the option to use state and federal tax credits and other types of financial assistance, it can be challenging for families to figure out the option that best fits their needs and qualifications, Hilarie said.

Stepping up to fill in gaps

Recognizing the need for affordable, quality child care, some employers, schools and agencies have stepped up to help fill the void.

At Pima Community College, counselors and others refer students to the state’s 211 phone line, the referral service for social service agencies, according to spokeswoman Libby Howell.

“We are working on plans to place a child care facility on the Desert Vista campus, hopefully sometime by next spring,” Howell said. The early learning center will part of the state’s Head Start program, and be available to students, staff and community members. Priority will go to students, then staff and if there are still spots available, the public.

El Rio Healthcare refers new hires, employees and, if needed, patients to the Arizona Child Care Resource and Referral website, “since child care needs are so different with everyone,” said marketing coordinator Nathan Holloway.

Such outreach efforts intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, when schools were shut down, offering online learning only.

Last year, El Rio created a COVID child care assistance fund to help employees who were working and needed support with unexpected child care expenses, Holloway said.

The fund paid a one-time reimbursement to employees with children ages 5 and older who were enrolled in school.

El Rio didn’t stop there while their employees were working on overdrive to help the community. The emergency child care project, which ran from March through July 2020, helped provide care for 63 children belonging to 42 of its employees.

With $52,000 spent by El Rio on YMCA day camps for kids ages 5-12 and nearly $10,000 in payments to private child care providers for kids younger than 5, it was a heavier lift than expected.

“We came in at $20,000 over the amount covered by our grant funding,” Holloway said.

The city used $1.25 million of federal pandemic relief funds for child care. Thanks to a group of activists and nonprofits, it was able to distribute scholarships to many families — especially frontline workers — at a time when day care centers were shutting down.

The Economic Policy Institute’s Gould said there have been a lot of conversations about women having to take the brunt of the recession, due to the caregiving needs.

“This was not just about kids in child care, this was also affecting kindergarten kids and the parents and first- and second-graders,” Gould said. “If you have to go to work in person, you can’t leave these kids alone.”

Nonprofits have long stepped in to fill the gap and assist clients struggling with child care issues, even before the pandemic.

“YWCA believes that child care is a huge barrier for women,” said Imelda Esquer, director of the YWCA of Southern Arizona’s Latina Leadership Institute, who has heard firsthand from many how difficult it is to complete their educational goals due to the child care barrier.

Esquer said one woman told her that having no access to child care for her two kids was a huge obstacle to her attending her GED classes. Other women struggling to complete their GED course work have asked if they could bring their children along to classes, due to the high costs of both child care and transportation.

While the Latina Leadership Institute doesn’t have a formal child care referral process just yet, Esquer says they do support women bringing their kids with them.

“We have a program called YKids which makes a tremendous difference and positive impact on the community we serve,” Esquer said.

YKids has two components: homework help and gardening, exercising and crafts.

“We encourage the Ykids and mothers to share what they learned while being at the same center,” Esquer said, adding that the institute is working to implement the two-generation, or 2Gen, approach to its programming. 2Gen builds family well-being by simultaneously working with children and the adults in their lives together.

After-school program coordinator Victor Rodriguez, right, helps 6-year-old William Oquendo with homework at Las Abuelitas, 440 E. 26th St. Las Abuelitas, a community-run program by the Primavera Foundation, has a dozen affordable apartments as well as a free after-school program.

Rebecca Sasnett, Arizona Daily Star

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5 Best Child Care Centres in Tucson, AZ

Below is a list of the top and leading Child Care Centres in Tucson. To help you find the best Child Care Centres located near you in Tucson, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.

Tucson’s Best Child Care Centres:

Little Castle Child Care And Preschool

Schumaker Learning Center

Storybook Cottage Preschool & Daycare

Childtime of Tucson

Discovery Learning Center

The top-rated Child Care Centres in Tucson, AZ are:

  • Little Castle Child Care And Preschool – focuses on keeping their clients safe and educated with them.
  • Schumaker Learning Center – specializes in handling children and provides robust educational services.
  • Storybook Cottage Preschool & Daycare – is a premier daycare center that promises its clients an academic advantage.
  • Childtime of Tucson – commits its service to offer its clients basic ways to connect with their parents.
  • Discovery Learning Center – develops little kids to enrich with the essential skills for modern society.

Little Castle Child Care And Preschool 

Little Castle Child Care And Preschool focuses on keeping their clients safe and educated with them. Moreover, their company has a polite staff that accommodates their clients and guides them within their facilities. Next, they have state-of-the-art classrooms that are well maintained and clean, giving their clients an enjoyable experience within their daycare center. In addition, a responsive customer support service is ready to answer inquiries and helps clients schedule interviews with their teachers. Lastly, their company has security cameras within their school, guaranteeing their clients security and safety.

Products/ Services:

daycare, learning center

LOCATION: 

Address: 6425 S Pacheco Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
Phone: (520) 294-1642
Website: www.littlecastle.co

REVIEWS: 

”I have been taking my two girls to Little Castle since December 2019. And I really love the service they have. The teachers are great. It took a while for my girls to adjust but they got used to the routine and they enjoy going each day. My three-year-old was 2 years old when she started now she is 3 years old she learned to go potty at Little Castle.” – Martha Moxin

Schumaker Learning Center

Schumaker Learning Center specializes in handling children and provides robust educational services. This school has a dedicated team of teachers that happily assists its clients in learning and looks after them. In addition, their company has a professional staff that happily educates its clients with their educational programs and helps them regarding the enrollment process. Also, they have been opening doors since 2014, making their company one of the latest daycare centers in the community. Moreover, an active customer support service is ready to help their clients regarding concerns, inquiries and schedule appointments with their teachers.

Products/ Services:

daycare, learning center

LOCATION: 

Address: 2447, 2447, 501 N Maguire Ave, Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: (520) 731-5200
Website: www. tusd1.org

REVIEWS: 

”I love this school and the staff with ALL my heart! My son started in infant room #18 and now that my son is 4yrs old in the pre-kinder classrooms, I am dreading him having to leave next year. My son has learned so much from all his past teachers that I am fully confident that he will be MORE than ready for Kindergarten. The teaching staff always have creative lesson plans and art projects for the children to do, which is balanced with the right amount of playtime.” – Felicia Felix

Storybook Cottage Preschool & Daycare

Storybook Cottage Preschool & Daycare is a premier daycare center that promises its clients an academic advantage. In addition, their school is well monitored by security personnel and cameras, making their premises safe from outsiders and violence. Next, this company has a highly skilled team of teachers with comprehensive skills and experience in delivering excellent instruction and formation. Also, they have extensive learning facilities equipped with the finest learning materials available, guaranteeing their client’s excellent academic assistance. Lastly, their school has an outstanding curriculum that focuses on improving its client’s social and cognitive abilities.

Products/ Services:

daycare, learning center

LOCATION: 

Address: 8323 E 22nd St, Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: (520) 333-0559
Website: www.storybookaz.com

REVIEWS: 

”Everyone at Storybook Cottage is wonderful! My son has gone there off and on for the past three years, of course because of Covid he did stop going for a while. But when he went back it was like he never left, everybody remembered him everybody was attentive and he’s always had a great time over there.” – Alexis Ahumada

Childtime of Tucson

Childtime of Tucson commits its service to offer its clients basic ways to connect with their parents. Next, this educational institution provides its clients with a robust curriculum that promises excellent instruction and formation. Also, they have been in service for more than 18 years, making their school one of the preferable daycare centers in Tucson. Their teachers are highly talented and experienced, guaranteeing their client’s outstanding teaching strategies to exceed their expectations. Lastly, their premises are well serviced and safe, making their facilities a comfortable place to stay.

Products/ Services:

daycare, learning center

LOCATION: 

Address: 1120 S Harrison Rd, Tucson, AZ 85748
Phone: (877) 220-0584
Website: www.childtime.com

REVIEWS:  

”I feel so blessed to have found this center and could not be more grateful to them! My daughter also has dietary restrictions that all have staff is very aware and respectful of. Obviously, I highly, highly recommend this amazing group of people. ” – Nicole R.

Discovery Learning Center

Discovery Learning Center develops little kids to enrich with the essential skills for modern society. Also, they have a responsive customer support service that assists clients regarding inquiries and helps them process enrollment paperwork. Their company has a dedicated team of instructors that happily looks after kids and educates them, giving their clients holistic learning and care. In addition, this company has sophisticated learning facilities that ensure its client’s excellent learning assistance. Lastly, their classrooms are safe and clean, making their school a secure place to go.

Products/ Services:

daycare, learning center

LOCATION: 

Address: 6601 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
Phone: (520) 298-0317
Website: discoverylearningcenter.com

REVIEWS: 

”This daycare was wonderful. Shout out to Mrs. Theresa and the rest of the toddler class teachers. The sizes of the classes are great, ALL the teachers at the facility are caring and helpful. 10 out of 10. Would recommend this daycare to anyone in the area. Thank you so much!” – Alyssa Ochoa

James has lived in California his whole life. He has worked as a journalist for nearly a decade having contributed to several large publications including the Yahoo News and True Dakotan. As a journalist for Kev’s Best, James covers national and local businesses.

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