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Catalina Christian Learning Center

3505 East Wilds Road, Tucson, AZ 857395.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
59
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$242

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About Catalina Christian Learning Center

Catalina Christian Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Tucson, Arizona. It is licensed by the state, for up to 59 children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $242 to $808.

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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Type
Child care center
Ages
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Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
59 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:15 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
Hours it lists: “07:15 am - 06:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care and preschool
ApproachFaith-based (Christian)
AccreditationOther accreditation (Quality First - 5 star quality rating)
Licensed capacity59 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Catalina Christian Learning Center lists monthly tuition from $242 to $808. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Pima County has a median price of $250 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After-School, 2 days per week$242
After-School, 3 days per week$302
After-School, 4 days per week$330
After-School, 5 days per week$368
Preschool Full Day, 2 days per week$418
Preschool Full Day, 3 days per week$550
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Preschool Full Day, 4 days per week$665
Preschool Full Day, 5 days per week$808
Preschool Half Day, 2 days per week$363
Preschool Half Day, 3 days per week$484
Preschool Half Day, 4 days per week$544
Preschool Half Day, 5 days per week$616
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extra Full Day (extra days must be previously approved)$30
Registration Fee (non-refundable)$60
13 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Pima County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$250
Home daycare$175

Toddler

Center$183
Home daycare$175

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$175

School age

Center$171
Home daycare$175

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Catalina Christian Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Licensed Child Care Center
Capacity
59 children
License number
#CDC-15004
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Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1

For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Nov 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall: 1. Maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release, and the parent or staff member's signature or other unique identifier. 2. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 3. Develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 4. Not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. 5. Not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school-age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 6. Maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

      “Findings: Upon review of the sign in and out records, the following was found: Child 1 was not signed out on 11/4/25, 11/5/25, and 11/7/25; Child 2 was not signed out from 11/5/25 to 11/7/25; Child 3 was not signed out on 11/5/25 and 11/7/25; and Child 4 was not signed out from 11/3/25 to 11/7/25.”
  2. Nov 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      AAC R9-5-603.C. C. Except as provided in subsection (D), a licensee shall ensure that an outdoor activity area:1. Is enclosed by a fence: a. A minimum of 4 feet high; b. Secured to the ground; and c. With either vertical or horizontal open spaces on the fence or gate that do not exceed 4.0 inches; 2. Is maintained free from hazards, such as exposed concrete footings and broken toys; and 3. Has gates that are kept closed while an enrolled child is in the outdoor activity area

      “Compliance Officer 1 observed a 6 inch gap in the fence on the Northeast side of the playground.”
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

      “Compliance Officer 1 reviewed the sign in and out records and found that Child 1, 2, and 3 were signed in and out with first names only.”
  3. Nov 16, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      AAC R9-5-306.A. A. A licensee shall maintain a dated attendance form containing an enrolled child’s name with the time of each admission and release of the enrolled child. 1. Except as provided in subsection (A)(2), a licensee shall ensure that the attendance form is signed with at least a first initial of an individual’s first name and the individual’s last name by each enrolled child’s parent or individual designated by the enrolled child’s parent, each time the enrolled child is admitted or released. 2. An electronic fingerprint verification or an electronic signature may be used in place of a signature of the enrolled child’s parent or designated individual to admit or release the enrolled child. 3. If an electronic signature is used to admit or release the enrolled child, the licensee shall adopt policies and procedures to ensure that the individual whose signature the electronic or digital method of identification represents is accountable for the use of the electronic or digital method; 4. A licensee shall develop, document, and implement policies and procedures to ensure that the identity of an individual is known to the staff member or is verified with picture identification before releasing an enrolled child to the individual. 5. A licensee shall not release the enrolled child to an individual other than the enrolled child’s parent or other individual designated in writing by the enrolled child’s parent except when the enrolled child’s parent is unable to collect the enrolled child and authorizes the licensee by telephone to release the enrolled child to an individual not so designated. a. The licensee shall verify the telephone authorization using a means of verification that has been agreed upon between the licensee and the enrolled child’s parent at the time of enrollment. b. The licensee shall document the means of verification in subsection (A)(5)(a) on the enrolled child’s Emergency, Information, and Immunization Record card. 6. A licensee shall not permit the self-admission or self-release of an enrolled child unless the enrolled child is of school age and the licensee has obtained and verified written permission from the enrolled child’s parent. 7. A licensee shall maintain the attendance form on facility premises for 12 months after the date of attendance.

      “Findings: Based on review of sign in/out records Compliance Officer 2 noted the following: -Child 1 was signed in and out of the facility with only initials during the month of November 2023. -Child 2 was signed out with a first name only during the month of November 2023. -Child 3 was signed in and out with only a first name documented numerous times during the month of November 2023.”

Copied from Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Catalina Christian Learning Center

Is Catalina Christian Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Catalina Christian Learning Center last inspected?

Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing lists the most recent visit on November 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Catalina Christian Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 96% of Arizona daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 12. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Catalina Christian Learning Center care for?

59, the licensed capacity on the state record.

What are Catalina Christian Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Catalina Christian Learning Center cost?

Monthly tuition from $242 to $808, as it lists it.

What is Catalina Christian Learning Center's phone number?

(520) 818-9360.

Where is Catalina Christian Learning Center?

3505 East Wilds Road, Tucson, AZ 85739. The nearest other daycare we list is C.P.C. INC - Coronado Head Start, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Child Care Licensing (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).