Second Street Children's School is planned to meet individual, cultural, and age appropriate developmental needs of all the children.
Teachers engage in collaborative planning to ensure that a variety of appropriate choices are available for children each day.
Children have the opportunities to run, climb, play quietly, chase one another, read, be read to, paint, write, dance, balance, swing, and imagine.
They have time to grow, time to roam, to explore, to experiment, to discover, to play and most of all, time to be a child.
We believe, as Piaget suggested, that "play is the work of children".
Teachers are always available to answer children's questions, to help them solve problems, to snuggle, to give or to receive a hug.
They regularly take notice of what children are doing and what may be added to the environment to extend the learning moments.
They truly are the facilitators of your child's school learning experience.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
70 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
play clothes
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
per month based on a 10 month year.
Admissions Director
Jennifer Douglas
Admissions Associate
Kariman Pierce
Application URL
School Notes
- Second Street Childrens School is planned to meet individual, cultural, and age appropriate developmental needs of all the children. Teachers engage in collaborative planning to ensure that a variety of appropriate choices are available for children each day. Children have the opportunities to run, climb, play quietly, chase one another, read, be read to, paint, write, dance, balance, swing, and imagine. They have time to grow, time to roam, to explore, to experiment, to discover, to play and most of all, time to be a child. We believe, as Piaget suggested, that "play is the work of children". Teachers are always available to answer children's questions, to help them solve problems, to snuggle, to give or to receive a hug. They regularly take notice of what children are doing and what may be added to the environment to extend the learning moments. They truly are the facilitators of your child's school learning experience.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Second Street Childrens School?
The application deadline for Second Street Childrens School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Second Street Childrens School located?
Second Street Childrens School is located in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other private schools located in Sam Hughes.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Second Street Childrens School is San Miguel High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is 1st Street KinderCare (0.7 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1st Street KinderCare ![1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.]( "1st Street KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom: Warm and fun, all in one.")
Daycare / Preschool
1621 E. 1st St. #3
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 795-4768
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
Strauss ECE and Kindergarten ![Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Photo]( "Strauss ECE and Kindergarten Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
225 N Country Club Rd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0390
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 325-0390
0.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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