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Pima Early Education Program Scholarships (PEEPs)
Pima County / Accelerate Quality (United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona)
Tucson
Official websiteCall 800-308-9000Why this may fit
Countywide Pima County initiative funding preschool scholarships (school district classes, Quality First scholarships, and extended-day Head Start) for income-eligible 3-5 year olds, serving over 1,500 children per year.
- Scholarships
- 3–5 years (preschool)
- Full day
- Part day
Who can join
- •Household income at or below 300% of federal poverty level (e.g., $99,000 for a family of 4)
- •Children ages 3-4, or 5-year-olds not yet in kindergarten
- •Pima County residency
Documents they usually ask for
- ☐Proof of household income
- ☐Child's birth certificate
- ☐Scholarship application through provider
How to apply, step by step
- 1Call Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) at 800-308-9000
- 2CCR&R staff help identify a provider with PEEPs scholarships and confirm eligibility
- 3Complete scholarship application through the chosen childcare provider
Questions to ask them
- •Do you have an opening for my child's age right now?
- •What are your opening and closing times?
- •What is the total weekly or monthly cost?
- •Is there a staff member who speaks Spanish every day?
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