La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links
La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links is a day care center serving Tucson, AZ.
About La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links
La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links is a day care center and preschool serving families in Tucson, Arizona. Located on East Golf Links in the 85730 area, the school provides care and early education for children from 6 weeks through 12 years. Its schedule runs Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., giving families a full-day option for infant care, preschool, school-age care, and related programs.
The school is a NECPA-accredited educational daycare and uses a STEM-based curriculum designed to help prepare children for kindergarten. Programs are available for infants, toddlers, twos, early preschool, preschool, and pre-K. The infant program focuses on providing a comfortable and secure space for babies to grow, while toddler and twos classrooms emphasize movement, exploration, hands-on learning, and developing new abilities. In early preschool, children continue building confidence and independence. Preschool and pre-K programs introduce active, hands-on learning and support the development of skills that form a foundation for kindergarten.
La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links also offers before and after-school care for school-age students, along with a full-day summer camp featuring hands-on activities, outdoor playtime, and other adventures. The school provides bus transportation from Senita Valley, Dunham, Marshall, and Legacy elementary schools for pick-up, with some restrictions depending on the school and kindergarten schedule. Additional enrichment electives are available for an added fee and include handwriting and advanced math, music, phonics, soccer, Spanish, and yoga.
The academy describes its atmosphere as loving, warm, and caring, with staff dedicated to preparing children for elementary school and beyond. Collectively, the staff has more than 100 years of child care experience. Family communication is supported through SproutAbout, the school's mobile app, which provides real-time updates and free live streaming video from a child's classroom. This gives parents and guardians a way to stay connected with classroom activities throughout the day. Family feedback published on the school's website also highlights caring and nurturing staff, communication about children's progress, and support for children and families with different needs.
Families who are considering enrollment can begin by scheduling a tour or requesting a call from the school. Visitors can learn more about the classrooms, programs, curriculum, and daily routines while seeing the school in person. La Petite Academy on E. Golf Links accepts Arizona Department of Economic Security child care assistance through its partnership with DES. Enrollment is based on space availability, and the school lists a license number through the Arizona Department of Health Services.