La Petite Academy of Tucson
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Supporting Our Community
As always, we’re proud to support our community. It starts with a healthy, safe environment when your child is away from home. Learn how we prioritize the well-being of your children and our staff.
Plus, read how we keep learning on track for elementary school students with The Prep Lab, offering distance learning support and extra math and literacy experiences in summer camp.
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to La Petite Academy in Tucson, AZ! My name is Dee and I am the director. I have my Childhood Development Associates credential and 17 years of experience as a teacher and manager.
In addition to superior local Infant Care, our Preschool and Before- and After-School programs offer the best early education in the community. We transport to and from Anna Henry Elementary, Bloom Elementary, Tucson Country Day School, and Academy of Tucson.
Our school is nationally accredited through NECPA and participates in the Quality First program. We ensure safety by checking IDs and providing a pin number for each enrolled family to use to enter the building. We plan a lot of events for everyone to participate in and I work hard to ensure that our families meet each other and develop strong relationships.
Majority of our teachers have more than five years of teaching experience, including two who have been with La Petite for almost 20 years. Teachers receive monthly training as well as ongoing training provided by the state. The entire staff is also certified in CPR and first aid.
Schedule a tour of our fantastic La Petite Academy educational daycare in Tucson, AZ, today!
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Learn About Electives
For an additional fee, go beyond regular classroom learning experiences with our enhanced series of fun, interactive enrichment programs exploring a variety of activities. We offer:
Soccer, Music, Yoga, Spanish, Phonics, Handwriting & Advanced Math
Proud to be Accredited!
We’ve been recognized as a high-quality early education program.
Tech + Tinker™
21st Century Learning Experiences
Our School-Age classroom is a perfect setting for productive, engaging mornings and afternoons, where children become thinkers, makers, and doers. Some enhancements in this classroom include:
- iPads with keyboards and educational apps
- Robots for coding challenges
- Grow Fit-friendly video games that encourage collaboration and movement
Learning At Home
Aware, Care, & Share™
Wondering how you can keep your child’s learning going strong at home? Now you can adapt our personalized curriculum approach to fun activities you can do together.
Meet Our Staff
Delia Riffle, Director
Education: Working on Child Development Associate
I have been the director at the La Petite Academy for 15 years and I have 17 years of experience. I have worked as a teacher in infants all the way up to school age, as well as in every position in management. Knowing that I make a difference in the children's lives gives me joy!
Meet Our Staff
Alesha Dwyer, Assistant Director
Education: B.A. in Family Studies
I have worked with children for the last 23 years. I have worked as a teacher as well as an assistant director. Helping to shape and mold the lives of children is such a rewarding career.
Visit Us Today
Find your neighborhood school and schedule a tour today. We can't wait to show you all the wonderful things happening at La Petite Academy.
