Old Spanish Trail School
- 9395 E. Old Spanish Trail, Tucson, Arizona, 85710
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- 6:00 am - 6:30 pm (Mon - Fri)
Welcome to Our School
Welcome to Old Spanish Trail School, accredited by the National Accreditation Commission in August 2016 for our outstanding curriculum and program. We are also proud participants in Quality First, Arizona’s Quality Improvement and Rating system. Our goal is to provide the very best care and education for young children. Our environment is intentionally designed to be child-centered, supported by professional, well-trained staff, ensuring that health, education, and love are integral to every child’s learning experience at Old Spanish Trail School. We enroll children from six weeks to 12 years old.
Transportation is available for school-age children to and from Legacy Academy, Leman Academy East, Steele Elementary School, and Tucson Country Day School, and is included in the tuition. You can view the complete list of the schools we service here.
What People Say About Us
Jessica Williams
Center Director
Meet Our Director
My name is Jessica Williams and I have been in Early Childhood Education for 19 years. I have been a director for 9 years. I am a passionate advocate for early childhood development. As a director I have a heart for nurturing young minds and fostering growth. I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of children and families.
Born and raised in Tucson, I discovered my love for working with children at an early age. This passion led me to pursue studies in Early Childhood Education, where I gained valuable insights into child development and early education practices. I currently have my associate degree and am working towards my bachelor’s at Northern Arizona University.
Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of enriching the lives of countless children and families along the way. I believe in creating nurturing environments where children can thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
When I am not immersed in the world of early childhood, I enjoy hanging out with my child and going on adventures with him and my family. I also love to use my Cricut to make fun things for home and school.
I am committed to providing a program that develops the whole child, striving to create a world where every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. I look forward to working with your family to help them reach their very best.
All Meals Are Provided
We are proud to be part of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack times throughout the day and meals are included in tuition to make sure every child has access to them. We believe that providing nutritious meals helps children have more energy for learning and gives them the fuel they need to succeed in life.
Programs
We want children as early as possible to appreciate the importance of reaching out beyond themselves and into the community. Small Miracles schools offer a range of programs for children 6 weeks to 12 years.
Infant Program
At Small Miracles, we know that a baby's growth and development depends on individualized care and experiences. That is why we make it our focus to meet the needs of each infant. To do so, we provide our staff of caregiver educators with the tools they need to develop strong connections and trust with each baby they interact with. This trust allows the little ones to feel secure and confident enough to take part in play as well as early childhood learning activities. We are committed to providing this supportive environment, ensuring that your baby gets the best start possible.
Toddler Program
We understand that the transition to toddlerhood can be a tumultuous one. Every child is unique and has their own needs and wants that must be respected during this challenging time. With our experienced teachers, we strive to craft an environment where children can explore, learn, and make progress with self-reliance. As with all of our classrooms, we attempt to control the environment, not the little people in it. When our teachers fill the classroom with wonder and awe, children focus on reading, dancing, singing, painting, playing and so much more!
Preschool Program
This is another step on the journey of life. While want to prepare children to be successful in school, we know they will be if we take great advantage of the time we have together. Instead of pushing developmentally inappropriate lessons and activities on our children, our teachers work to plan for each child’s needs - whether they are learning to hold a pencil, write their name, learn conflict resolution skills and so much more. We know that children who experience child centered environments perform better in elementary school and in life. This confidence pushed us to offer the very best.
Before & After-School Program
A great way to keep your kids active and learning outside of school hours. Parents can take advantage of our before & after-school program and give their kids an engaging experience outside of the classroom. From exploring the creative arts, to playing spirited sports, to getting that much-needed homework help, there's something for everyone. Plus, we provide the convenience of transportation to and from schools, so parents don't have to worry about a hectic schedule. Transportation is provided to and from local schools and our classrooms are open all day on school holidays.
We Offer Quality First Scholarships
All Small Miracles locations participate in First Things First’s signature program, Quality First. Quality First works with child care and preschool providers across Arizona to improve the quality of their early learning settings for children from birth to age 5. We also offer Quality First Scholarships that cover most or all of the cost of child care for children 0 – 5. Please contact a location near you to find out about scholarship availability.
We are committed to quality improvement and going beyond regulatory requirements to help the infants, toddlers and preschoolers be ready for success in kindergarten and beyond. Our strong belief is that continuous quality improvement not only benefits our children but out teachers and community equally. For more information, visit QualityFirstAZ.com.
How to Enroll
At Small Miracles, we understand that finding quality child care can be a difficult task. That’s why we’ve made it easy to get started at one of our locations. Simply follow these steps and you’ll be on your way to providing your child with the care they need and deserve.
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Keeping Families Connected
At Small Miracles Preschools, we understand how important it is for our families to stay connected with us and their child’s development. That’s why we’ve made sure that WatchMeGrow® helps bridge the gap between home and school. Our exclusive family app gives parents peace of mind, allowing them to keep an eye on their precious ones with live streaming video of the classroom and much more. Keep up-to-date with your child’s progress throughout the day with WatchMeGrow®!
Of the 2,000+ early childhood centers in Arizona only 10% are nationally accredited. Most Small Miracles schools are nationally accredited.
Being accredited is a rigorous process that includes the evaluation of your schools overall educational program and its adherence to the best early learning practices. In the United States only 5% of all early learning centers are accredited.
Care & Security for Your Child
We welcome you to experience our top rated childcare facilities in person. Visit us to learn more about our quality preschool programs to see if Small Miracles is the best fit for your family.