We are a quality preschool with a child-centered and play based philosophy and curriculum for infants through Pre-Kindergarten..
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Lyn Henry
Admissions Associate
Grant Henry
School Notes
- The Strauss ECE and Kindergarten promotes the development of young children from 6 weeks to5 years of age in a nurturing and stimulating play-based program that encourages creativity, decision-making and problem-solving skills and a joy of learning. Age-appropriate activities challenge each child to develop his social, emotional, intellectual, physical and spiritual potential. Teachers here are emotionally responsive to the children in their care and theever-changing, emergent curriculum provides children with opportunities to delve into questions as they arise, teaching them the merits of intellectual curiosity. In fully exploring topics of relevance to them, learning through imaginative play, and expressing themselves through a variety of media, children emerge from this program with strong foundations of independence and self-esteem that are critical to their ongoing personal and academic development.With small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios, individualized attention can be given to every child and family in our program. We understand that each child progresses at his or her own pace in all aspects of learning and extend support and encouragement each step of the way.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Strauss ECE and Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Strauss ECE and Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Strauss ECE and Kindergarten located?
Strauss ECE and Kindergarten 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 Strauss ECE and Kindergarten is San Miguel High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Ambrose School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Second Street Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
San Miguel High School
(Catholic)
6601 San Fernando Ave
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
Tucson, AZ 85756
(520) 294-6403
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Veritas Academy Of Tucson ![Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo]( "Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Renaissance Academy Tucson
Special Education School
4064 E 22nd St
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 549-5800
1.8 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 31 students
Tucson Baptist Academy ![Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program]( "Tucson Baptist Academy Photo - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Program")
(Baptist)
1525 S Columbus Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 748-2277
2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 180 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Salpointe Catholic High School ![Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School]( "Salpointe Catholic High School Photo - Salpointe Catholic High School")
(Catholic)
1545 E Copper Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-6581
2.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,365 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
(Catholic)
1436 N Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 325-2431
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Highland Free School
Alternative School
510 S Highland Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 623-0104
1.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 32 students
Veritas Academy Of Tucson ![Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo]( "Veritas Academy Of Tucson Photo")
Special Program Emphasis
2151 N Palo Verde Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 576-0427
1.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 183 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Ambrose School
(Catholic)
300 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 882-8678
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Second Street Childrens School
Daycare / Preschool
2430 E 2nd St
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 327-2124
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
3925 E 5th Street
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
Tucson, AZ 85711
(520) 881-0670
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 90 students Tuition listed
1701 E Seneca Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 406-0552
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 284 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Desert Sage High School
Charter School
3434 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85733
(520) 365-3766
Tucson, AZ 85733
(520) 365-3766
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Pcjted - Tapp High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85741
(520) 225-3250
0.7 miles
Gr: 10-12
Teenage Parent Program - Tapp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 N Plumer Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 225-3250
0.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Robison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2745 E 18th St
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 232-7800
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Sam Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 N Wilson Ave
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520) 232-7400
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
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