Child Care Center



We opened our first child care center on the east side of Tucson on June 24th, 2011. We are currently serving families of both commissioned and non-commissioned personnel from agencies such as the Tucson Police Department, Pima County Sheriff's Department, DPS, US Border Patrol, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Fire Department, and Active Duty Military personnel.


This Center Features:

  • After school programs
  • Full time, Part time and drop in services available
  • No Registration fee
  • Flexible hours
  • Our center is a secured facility


For more information regarding our affordable pricing and registering your child, contact us at 520-495-0430 or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .



What Parents Are Saying About This Facility:

"As a member of the Tucson Fire Department working irregular 24-hour shifts, the Erik Hite foundation has been very helpful to my family. I know of no other childcare facility that is affordable and accommodates the schedule of TFD personnel."


- A Tucson Fire Department Family -


"The center is very convenient for days when we have court or even just to run errands. The staff is great with our daughter. She looks forward to coming to "school" as she calls it. [...] Our daughter has easily adapted to this home-type learning environment."


- A Tucson Police Department and Border Protection Family -


"My three year old son had attended his prior preschool for 6 months, and everyday he cried. The first day at the Erik Hite Foundation Childcare and Preschool Center, he was excited. I finally felt relief and knew he would not only be safe, he would be well taken care of. The teachers are wonderful, caring and enjoy their jobs. The small classroom sizes allow for the individual attention, which is a key factor. Finally there is a school you and your family can be comfortable with. The flexible schedule to support law enforcement is only a bonus. Please look into the Erik Hite Foundation Childcare and Preschool Center and give your child the best."


- A Pima County Correctional Department Family -


"The Erik Hite Foundation Childcare Center has relieved a lot of stress for our family. We were having a hard time finding somewhere for our child to go while we were at work. The Erik Hite Foundation Childcare Center has everything we were looking for. Flexible hours to accommodate changing schedules, a clean, safe and secure location, with warm and friendly staff my child loves. I like the idea that my child will get to know and make friends with other children whose family members are first responders and will be able to share that common bond. You guys are great!"


- A Tucson Police Department Family -

On June 2nd, 2008 Officer Erik Hite succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day by a suspect who had wounded a Pima County Sheriff's Department deputy.

The suspect had fired a rifle into the homes of two neighbors and then fled as the first responding deputy arrived at the location. As the deputy pursued him, the suspect opened fire and wounded him.

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The Erik Hite Foundation can only achieve it's goals with the assistance of generous donations from members of our community. Without these donations, serving these families would not be possible.