Northminster Christian School is a Christ-centered early childhood school in Tucson that provides play-based, faith-integrated early education for young children and their families, serving children roughly 18 months through five years and offering seasonal and extended-day care options.
Northminster Christian School is a ministry of Northminster Presbyterian Church that provides early childhood education in a Christ-centered environment. The program is play-based and designed to support children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual development.
Instruction emphasizes learning through play and integrates Bible-based content and weekly chapel. Class activities include art, music, science, library, garden experiences, and events such as science fairs and community-themed weeks to broaden children’s learning experiences. Teachers hold degrees or certifications in early childhood studies, have classroom experience, and participate in continuing education related to early childhood development and practice.
The campus includes a renovated outdoor children’s courtyard with a new play structure, shaded areas, a toddler zone, soft play surfaces, and enhanced access control. Tours are available by appointment Monday–Friday during school hours. The school also operates seasonal summer sessions and offers extended-day care options for families.
After-school care for Kindergarten through 3rd grade offered Monday–Friday with weekday afternoon care, hands-on activities, play, homework help and faith-centered values; five-, four- and three-day options are listed.
Program for children roughly 4–5 years old, described in enrollment materials with regular hours of 9:00am–2:30pm.
Program for children roughly 3–4 years old with a play-based curriculum that develops language, motor skills, problem solving, early math and reading readiness, and includes art, music, science, library and garden activities.
Seasonal summer sessions for children (site lists ages beginning at 18 months up to early elementary), featuring themed, hands-on activities and two session blocks during the summer.
Program for children ages 18 months–3 years; regular day hours listed as 9:00am–2:30pm in the school’s enrollment information.
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