Catalina Hills Preschool & Kindergarten
Catalina Hills Preschool & Kindergarten is a preschool serving Tucson, AZ.
About Catalina Hills Preschool & Kindergarten
Catalina Hills Preschool & Kindergarten is a Tucson preschool serving children ages 1 through 4, along with kindergarten students. The school describes its approach as more than an academic education, with an emphasis on providing peace of mind for families. Its learning environment is presented as loving, positive, and engaging, supporting children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
The program focuses on whole-child learning and encourages children to grow, explore, experience, and learn. Low child-to-teacher ratios and small class sizes give teachers quality time with each student. Catalina Hills says this individual attention helps create a strong foundation for future academic success, while allowing children to develop across several areas of early learning.
Catalina Hills is led by Kate, the director and owner. She graduated from Clemson University with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and later earned a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix while raising her two sons. Her background includes more than 12 years as a preschool teacher, as well as teaching kindergarten at Manzanita Elementary School. She describes herself as passionate about the education and happiness of children, with a dedication to bringing enthusiasm into the classroom.
The school's teachers and staff work with students in named groups including Javelinas, Quails, Jackrabbits, Roadrunners, Kinder Cubs, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers, and Coyotes. Catalina Hills also offers enrichment in areas that include yoga, music, physical education, STEM, and Spanish. Tucson Kids Yoga is associated with the yoga enrichment offering. Beginning with the fall 2026 to 2027 school year, the school plans to provide Spanish instruction five days a week and remain open until 5:30 p.m. The website also features a 2026 summer camp for children.
Families interested in Catalina Hills can explore the preschool and kindergarten programs, review the school's resources and pictures, and use the application information provided on its website. The school is located in Tucson and offers a setting built around small classes, close teacher attention, early academic preparation, and children's broader physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development.