We are so lucky to have such an energetic and caring staff.
Combined we have 20 plus years of experience from all around the world.
Each staff member has either a degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development Associate's Credential or currently enrolled and in the process.
As a company we are all required to continue our training in various form, I.E.
monthly literature and short courses, Professional Development Day, which is a twice yearly day we dedicate to further educating each and every staff.
From infants to school age, they all work really hard to ensure your child is getting the best education there is while feeling safe and having fun.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
n/a
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Welcome to the La Canada KinderCare. We have a well designed
curriculum that is child initiated and rich in social play.
Beginning in mid August 2013 we are starting a revamped curriculum,
that focuses on helping our children develop skills in executive
function. It also incorporates Spanish into our curriculum as well
as going along with the core standards for education. Our center
has a NAEYC Accreditation and we are apart of the Arizona Quality
First program.
From the moment you walk into our classrooms you will see evidence of our curriculum, the rooms are print-rich, including art boards, written charts, labels, enhancements and age appropriate literature. We have well laid out learning centers including Math & Manipulative, Science and Sensory, Dramatic Play and more. We provide all this and more for each age group whether your child is six weeks old or School Age. We would be more than pleased to show you how much learning happens in our center and we are currently enrolling so please come on by for a tour today! - We take the health and safety of our children very serious here at our center, we have added a Health and Safety Coordinator who has been trained with our company, state and OSHA regulations to ensure that these policies are being upheld. Our staff is trained monthly with different topics and evacuation drills. Hand washing is also a huge focus with our children and is a constant learning moment in each classroom.
- Hours Of Operation: 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM, M-F
- Accreditations: NECPA
- Enrollment: Min Age - 6 Weeks, Max Age - 12 Year-Olds
- DES
- Infant Programs (6 Weeks – 1 Year), Toddler Programs (1 – 2 Years), Discovery Preschool Programs (2 – 3 Years), Preschool Programs (3 – 4 Years), Prekindergarten Programs (4 – 5 Years), Before and After School Programs (5–12 Years), Summer Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are La Canada KinderCare often compared to?
La Canada KinderCare is often viewed alongside schools like Immaculate Heart Academy, Pusch Ridge Preschool by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for La Canada KinderCare?
The application deadline for La Canada KinderCare is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to La Canada KinderCare is Pusch Ridge Christian Academy Upper School (2.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Casas Christian School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Immaculate Heart Academy (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Grades: K-8 | 371 students 1.1 miles 10801 N La Cholla Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
Tucson, AZ 85742
(520) 297-0922
1.1
K-8
371
Immaculate Heart Academy
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 163 students 1.8 miles 410 E Magee Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 297-6672
1.8
PK-8
163
Pusch Ridge Preschool
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: PK-K | 55 students 2 miles 10361 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 797-7527
2
PK-K
55
Grades: 6-12 | 636 students 2.4 miles 9500 N Oracle Rd
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
Tucson, AZ 85704
(520) 797-0107
2.4
6-12
636
Resurrection Lutheran Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Other Lutheran)
Grades: PK-K | 85 students 2.5 miles 11575 N 1st Ave
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 575-1521
Tucson, AZ 85737
(520) 575-1521
2.5
PK-K
85
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