Calvary Baptist Preschool
1313 Apache Ave.
995.0680
Ages 6 weeks-5 years. Hours 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. A Christian school with low teacher-to-student ratio.
The Children’s School, A Preschool-Kindergarten Parent Cooperative
1804 Arroyo Chamiso
983.8924
Ages 4-5. Hours: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; extended care to 5:30 p.m.,Monday-Friday. A parent-cooperative school. Accredited kindergarten.
Constant Care Day School
805 Early St.
983.5903
Ages 6 weeks-6 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Nurturing children through play in a multicultural atmosphere.
Country School
5912 Jaguar Dr.(Near Capital High School)
438.2620
Ages 2-6 years. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. Emphasizing wholesome development in a safe and activity-filled mini-farm environment.
Garcia Street Club Child Care-Preschool-Kindergarten
569 Garcia St.
983.9512
Ages 3-6 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Accredited, developmentally-appropriate program using a variety of play experiences.
The Gentle Nudge-Preschool and Kindergarten
1341 Canyon Rd.
982.0879
Ages: 3 & 4 for preschool; 5 years for kindergarten. Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Piaget-styled learning environment.
Gentle Shepherd Preschool
209 E. Barcelona Rd.
983.9383
Ages 3-5 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, for 3 years; Monday, Wednesday & Friday for 4 and 5 years. Development learning in a Christian environment.
Griffin Street Preschool
208 Grant St.
982.8919
Ages 3-4 years. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday-Friday. Hands-on, open atmosphere to nurture the entire child. Run by First Presbyterian Church.
Head Start Santa Fe
1150 Canyon Rd.
954.4601Ext. 12
Ages: Newborn-5 years. Hours: Full, part-day and half-time available; call for details. Federally-funded, income-based program. A similar program, Early Head Start, allows mothers to register while they are pregnant. Another service is a program providing home visits to mothers. Eight locations throughout the region:
Head Start Chimayó
Head Start Santa Cruz
Head Start Salazar Elementary School
Head Start Tierra Contenta
Head Start Valle Vista Center
Head Start Nambé
Head Start La Comunidad de los Niños
Kids’ Choice Preschool Inc.
702 Columbia St.
992.6146
Ages 18 months-5 years. Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. A fun, safe, caring environment where kids can find a strong sense of self.
La Casa Feliz
1060 Cerrillos Rd.
982.4896
Ages 2-6 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Curriculum evolves as the children develop.
La Casita Pre-School & Kindergarten, A Parent Cooperative
438 Alamo Dr.
983.2803
Ages: 3-6 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m., Monday-Friday. Accredited program; State of New Mexico Gold License. Learning through play; family-focused. Morning preschool 2/3/5 days (extension possible); afternoon kindergarten.
Magical Child playschool
303-A Richards Ave.
473.0151
Ages 2-5 years. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Celebrating childhood: its magic delight, innocence and joy.
Monte Vista Montessori School Avenida Vista Grande-Eldorada Subdivision
366.3745
Ages: 2-Kindergarten. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. American Montessori Society-affiliated, preschool to kindergarten in a beautiful indoor/outdoor environment.
Montessori Children’s House
2638 Via Caballero del Norte
471.8611
Ages 2½-6 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Carefully structured environment in which the children have a great deal of freedom to decide what they want to do.
New Vistas Early Childhood Services
1121 Alto Street
988.3803
Ages 0-3 years. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Infants and toddlers who have, or are at risk for, a developmental delay.
Rainbow Land Child Day Care Center
822 Baca St.
983.9108
Ages 2-5 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Gentle place where children learn through a variety of play centers. Teachers with CDA degrees.
Rising Stars Learning Center
1425 Agua Fria
983.8366
Ages 2-5 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Learning center which emphasizes child’s independence, self-motivation and self-esteem. Activities include computer use, reading, writing and fine motor skills.
St. John’s UMC Tot Learning Center
1200 Old Pecos Trail
982.5244
Ages: 6 months-4 years. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Provides loving environment to help children acquire a sense of security, positive self-esteem and enthusiasm for learning.
St. John’s UMN Preschool-Barcelona St. entrance
1200 Old Pecos Trail
820.2304
Ages 3-5 years. Hours: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. Age-appropriate curriculum in an inviting environment with spacious play areas.
Small World Learning Preschool-Kindergarten Day Care
2520 Cactus & Yucca Sts.
471.2683Ages: 2-5 years. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Age-appropriate, individual instruction in a variety of areas.
Temple Beth Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten
205 E. Barcelona Rd.
982.6888
Ages: 3-Kindergarten. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Child-centered and playful learning; multicultural influence.
WEE Center, First Baptist Church
1605 Old Pecos Trail
988.9266
Ages 2-Kindergarten. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Christian principles in a creative environment.
WEE Spirit Waldorf Nursery
Call for address
471.8932
Ages: 3-5 years. Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Preserving the wonder of childhood through imagination, play, fantasy celebration of the seasons in a Waldorf setting.
WEE wonders Learning Center Eldorada Subdivision
7 Avenida Vista Grande
466.4610
Ages: 2+. Hours: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday. A place for Eldorado kids to grow and learn.
See additional preschools under Private Elementary Schools: Bright Beginnings Child Development Centers; capital Christian School; Desert Montessori School; La Mariposa Menagerie School; Little Earth School; Montessori Discovery School Inc.; and the Santa Fe Waldorf School. See also The New Mexico School for the Deaf under Private Secondary Schools.
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