Childtime on East River Road
Daycare chain with a curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children.
About Childtime on East River Road
Childtime on East River Road is a Tucson daycare and early education center serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years. The school is located near the northeast corner of River and Craycroft, in an upper parking lot behind the stores. As a Childtime Learning Center, it offers care and curriculum for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, pre-kindergarten children, and school-age students.
The center's programs are organized around children's ages and stages of development. Infant care provides a safe, secure setting for young children, while the toddler program emphasizes exploration and discovery. The Twos classroom makes learning engaging for energetic 2-year-olds, and the Early Preschool program supports developing skills and independence. Preschool offers immersive learning experiences in a homelike classroom, while Pre-K is designed as a step toward elementary school. Before and after-school care is also available, along with summer camp for full-day play, discovery, field trips, food, and friendship.
Childtime on East River Road says its educational programs focus on the development of the whole child. Children take part in daily activities in a secure, caring, enriched environment, with safe supervised classrooms and qualified, educated teachers. The school provides healthy meals and snacks, as well as diapers and wipes. Its fully renovated playgrounds give children an additional setting for active play and outdoor experiences. Families may also choose elective enrichment programs for an additional fee, including handwriting and advanced math, music, phonics, soccer, Spanish, and yoga.
Communication with families is part of the center's approach. Through the SproutAbout family app, parents can receive real-time updates and access live streaming video from their child's classroom. The school is a Quality First provider and says it is nationally accredited, reflecting its recognition as a high-quality early education program. It also partners with the Arizona Department of Economic Security and accepts DES child care assistance for eligible families.
The school's leadership includes Director Maritza Othon, who holds a Child Development Associate certification and has college education in early childhood education. She began with the company as an infant teacher and later moved into administration, serving as an assistant director before becoming director. Assistant Director Julia Mihoky holds an associate degree in child development and began her career as a teacher in the 2-year-old classroom before joining the administration team. Families considering enrollment can schedule a tour to see the classrooms and playgrounds, learn about available programs, and discuss their child's needs.