DM AFB, AZ

The DM Child Development Center is the primary on-base childcare facility serving military families at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. This DOD-certified center offers comprehensive early childhood education programs with a focus on developmental appropriateness and military family support. The center features age-appropriate classrooms, secure outdoor play areas, and follows strict DOD safety and health protocols. Staff are required to have early childhood education credentials and undergo extensive background checks. The curriculum emphasizes social-emotional development, cognitive skills, and school readiness, with special programs to support children during parental deployments. As a military facility, it prioritizes accessibility for base personnel with flexible scheduling to accommodate shift work.

Primrose School of Tucson at Rita Ranch is a highly-regarded private preschool and childcare center located approximately 15 minutes from DM AFB. This nationally accredited facility follows the exclusive Balanced Learning® approach, blending teacher-directed and child-initiated activities. The curriculum focuses on character development, literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts in purpose-built classrooms. Features include secure entry systems, commercial-grade kitchens providing nutritious meals, and age-appropriate playgrounds. Teachers hold degrees in early childhood education and receive ongoing professional development. The school maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios and has earned recognition for its high-quality early learning programs and strong parent communication systems.

The Goddard School of Tucson (East) is a premium early childhood education center serving families in the greater Tucson area, including DM AFB communities. This state-licensed facility offers the F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience), which balances academic readiness with social development and creative expression. The school features modern security systems including keypad entry, live streaming for parents, and comprehensive safety protocols. Classrooms are equipped with SMART Board technology and developmentally appropriate learning materials. All teachers are qualified early childhood professionals who participate in ongoing training. The program emphasizes STEM education, literacy development, and physical activity through structured play and learning centers. The school maintains excellent compliance records and high parent satisfaction ratings.