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 our nationally-accredited La Petite Academy educational daycare in Tucson, AZ. My name is Christie and I am the academy director. I have worked at La Petite Academy for 13 wonderful years. We are located in the beautiful area of Tanque Verde and Bear Canyon.
I'm excited to share that we offer a STEM-based curriculum and a new parent mobile app providing real time updates and photos. We provide premium diapers, pullups, and wipes for the children that need them. Transportation is provided for school agers to three local Elementary Schools: Collier Elementary, Agua Caliente Elementary, and Tanque Verde Elementary. We offer a soccer elective once a week for children ages 2 to 5.
Whether it's providing loving care for infants or participating in activities in our Preschool programs, I truly love what I do each day. My staff, children and parents are like family to me. We have a great staff - they all have their CPR and first aid certifications and more than 155 years of combined early childhood experience.
Let us guide your children and teach them the skills they need for elementary school and beyond. We will ensure your children are happy and safe while in our care!
Please stop in for a tour today to meet my wonderful team and see why La Petite Academy is the best provider of early education and care in Tucson, AZ!
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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.
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
Christie McGrath, Director
Education: Associate of Liberal Arts, Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Studies
Certifications: First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Certificate
I have been working with children for 13 years and I love helping them grow and develop! I have been in administration for four years and have enjoyed encouraging a strong sense of community and culture with our teachers, students, and families.
Meet Our Staff
Maritza Othon, Assistant Director
Education: CDA
Certifications: First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Certificate
I have been working with children for 19 years. I have two children and two dogs of my own and love working with students and being a part of the children's growth and development. I enjoy meeting and building relationships with our children and their parents.
Meet Our Staff
Erin Hambacher, Team Lead
Education: Currently working on CDA Certificate
Certifications: First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Certificate
I have been working with young children for a little over nine years. I have always had a passion for shaping little minds and enjoy my Infant class beyond words. As team lead and safety captain, I pride myself in the safe, family-oriented culture of our center.
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.
