Nurturing Childcare for Preschoolers
Preschool Program
Home Environment
Daily Enrichment
Why Choose Tucson Tots
Tucson Tots offers a warm, play-based preschool experience in a safe, home-based setting near the University of Arizona. With just a few children enrolled, we provide personalized care, healthy meals, and a daily rhythm that helps young learners grow with confidence and joy.
Meet Your Caregiver
Tucson Tots is led by Kathrina Bruce, a caring mom and provider who believes young children thrive in spaces filled with warmth, structure, and creativity. As a parent of a kindergartener, she understands the trust it takes to choose care — and brings heart, consistency, and thoughtful attention to each day.
- Mom of a kindergartener
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- Background checked
- Play-based learning focus
- Clean, childproofed home setting
- Whole-food, seed oil-free meals
Our Learning Environment
At Tucson Tots, we’ve thoughtfully transformed our home into a warm, stimulating space where young children feel safe, inspired, and free to explore.
Every corner is designed to support play-based learning, independence, and confidence-building. The environment is childproofed for safety and peace of mind, bright and developmentally appropriate, and arranged to feel calm, welcoming, and homey. Children enjoy enrichment through daily activities like art, music, storytelling, and movement, all within a space tailored to spark creativity and curiosity.
Indoor Play Areas
Our main learning space includes open-ended toys, sensory bins, puzzles, and space for dramatic play. Children can build, imagine, and interact freely throughout the day.
We rotate activities regularly to keep things fresh and exciting, and encourage child-led exploration alongside guided moments.
Creative Exploration
Art, music, and storytelling are part of our daily rhythm. Children paint, color, build, and express themselves in ways that foster fine motor skills, imagination, and confidence.
Whether through dancing, singing, or themed projects, creativity is encouraged and celebrated every day.
Calm Corners & Quiet Time
Children have access to cozy spaces for rest, reading, and quiet play throughout the day. We use soft lighting, calm music, and gentle transitions to help little ones recharge.
Each child’s needs are respected — whether they need a full nap or just a restful break from active play.
Daily Routines
Structure brings comfort. Our daily rhythm includes predictable blocks of time for learning, meals, movement, and rest — helping children feel safe, confident, and ready to explore.
Consistent routines help children build trust, independence, and a growing sense of responsibility.
Families Love Tucson Tots
Our home-based preschool is built on trust, connection, and joyful learning. Parents appreciate the personal attention, healthy routines, and safe environment we provide every day.
Small Group Care
Safe Home Setting
Play-Based
Your Children
At Tucson Tots, we believe childhood should be full of wonder, warmth, and discovery. Our small-group, home-based program ensures that every child receives the care, attention, and encouragement they need to thrive. We focus on nurturing the whole child—building confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning through play, connection, and consistent daily rhythms.
- Safe, cozy, childproofed home environment
- Small group of 3–4 children for personalized care
- Daily play-based activities that support development
- Thoughtfully prepared meals with whole ingredients
- Gentle structure that encourages confidence and joy
Our home is fully childproofed with safety gates, outlet covers, and locked cabinets. Cleanliness, supervision, and peace of mind are built into everything we do.
We create joyful routines, emotional safety, and plenty of space for laughter, movement, and creativity. Every day is built around what children love.
Your child will explore music, storytelling, nature, and age-appropriate learning activities that help prepare them for kindergarten—without rushing childhood.
Your child’s happiness, development, and well-being are our top priorities.
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