Where Every Child's Story Begins
We are a premium, half-day screen-free preschool with a STEAM curriculum in Chandler. Morning or afternoon sessions available for 2 to 5 year olds.
Our Mission
At Curious Kids Preschool, our mission is simple: to create a warm, inclusive environment where children feel loved, valued, and excited to learn. We blend play-based learning with structured curriculum to build the whole child — socially, emotionally, and academically. We get children ready for Kindergarten.
Our small class sizes mean every child gets the individual attention they deserve.
Our Teaching Philosophy
STEAM Learning
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics are woven into everyday activities so children build critical thinking skills naturally.
Social-Emotional Growth
We teach children to identify feelings, resolve conflicts, and build friendships — skills that last a lifetime.
Cultural Awareness
Our multi-cultural curriculum celebrates diversity and teaches children to appreciate the world around them.
Yoga & Mindfulness
Weekly yoga sessions help children develop focus, body awareness, and calm — setting the tone for a great day.
Our Art Gallery
At Curious Kids, art isn't just an activity — it's a language. We promote free art expression, where each student picks the size and shape of their background, then use any color they want. It's a one-on-one process, finished when they say it's finished. Every child's work is celebrated and displayed — with a photo of the artist next to each masterpiece. After a gallery is ready, we have art apprecitation lessons.
We alternate a masterpiece with free-style art, and the last one is always a self-portrait. We are proud and amazed at our students' creativity.
Every child is an artist. Every piece tells a story.
Yoga & Mindfulness
At Curious Kids, we believe in a healthy approach to going to school. In yoga we breathe, we move, we play, we relax. Yoga helps children develop body awareness, balance, flexibility, and focus — all while having a blast. It teaches tools to calm the body and reinforces the learning process. From animal poses to breathing exercises, we make mindfulness fun and accessible for every age group. Ms. Ruth is a certified 200 hr. yoga instructor. She also has a kids yoga certification.
Movement is woven into our day — not just as a break, but as a core part of learning. Research shows that physical activity boosts cognitive development, emotional regulation, and social skills in young children.
Move your body, calm your mind, grow your spirit.
Meet Our Team
Small classes, big hearts. Get to know the teachers and staff who make Curious Kids special.
Ms. Ruth
Owner, Director, Art & Yoga teacher
Ruth is a native of Mexico City who moved to Arizona in 2003. Her professional background is in Marketing, and she is also the person behind the art gallery and all the events at our school. Ruth's focus is on learning through everyday activities, fun songs, mindfulness, books, and dancing. She is a Certified 200-hr. yoga teacher and Kids Yoga Instructor — her classes are a mix of Spanish, dance, and games. She has practiced yoga for over 25 years and has lived in France, where she became fluent in French.
Ms. Ana
Lead 2s Teacher
Ana was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico and moved to Arizona in 2012. She has a degree in Educational Sciences and taught Kindergarten for 7 years. Being the 2s class the first school experience for many children, Ms. Ana makes sure every student feels loved and nurtured. She is very patient and fun, and her goal is to inspire children to learn another language and culture. Ms. Ana loves children and crafting.
Ms. Tionna
Lead 3s Teacher
Tionna was born in Brooklyn, New York and moved to Arizona to finish high school, where she discovered a passion for learning and teaching others. She finds working with kids to be very fulfilling and hopes to foster an environment where children can grow socially and emotionally. She loves to dance, draw, and even cook with kids — because learning should always be fun!
Ms. LeighAnn
Lead Pre-K Teacher
Ms. LeighAnn is an Arizona native (with a little Seattle spice!) who brings joy, creativity, and lots of curiosity into the classroom. She's a proud mom to a 14-year-old daughter. Her journey to teaching started as a computer programmer, then as a wellness practitioner with a degree in Transformational Psychology — bringing calming tools into her classroom to help little ones navigate big feelings. She's also a creative at heart and has self-published books.
Ms. Erin
Reception & Aide
Erin was born in San Diego, California and moved to Arizona in 2010. She has over 15 years of experience with children and is patient, nurturing, organized, and friendly. You'll see her during pick-up time in the AM classes through the end of sessions, helping with payments and guiding families through what we do — always with a smile!
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