Innovation &
Creativity!
Through Play-Based Learning &
literacy-focused enrichments
literacy-focused enrichments
Innovation &
Creativity!
Creativity!
Through Play-Based Learning
literacy-focused enrichment
literacy-focused enrichment
Innovation & Creativity!
Through Play-Based Learning
literacy-focused enrichment
literacy-focused enrichment
New Mexico Early Learning Academy serves children from 6 weeks to 5 years old across four locations in Albuquerque, Tijeras, and Edgewood.
COMING SOON: EDGEWOOD
We can't wait to welcome you to our new location
Opening on September 2nd
Come and check it out!
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Play-Based Learning Ignites Imaginations
A proven, play-based early learning curriculum builds your child’s foundations in literacy, math, science, and social studies, with a focus on learning through engaging activities that feel like play. Teachers observe and design creative lessons that bring learning to life.
There are some of the benefits of a play-based curriculum:
- Children’s communication skills grow through language and literacy-based stories and games.
- Fun math activities introduce and consolidate numbers, patterns, and early functions.
- Exciting STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) projects encourage children to think critically.
- Interactive explorations of social studies help them learn about the world around them.
- Fun dramatic play, dress-up, and open-ended role-playing games build imaginations, empathy, and social skills.
Language Classes For A Bilingual Advantage
Children gain a dual-language advantage starting as infants and toddlers with ASL (American Sign Language) to boost communication skills. Early Pre-K and Pre-K learn Spanish, building vocabulary and confidence with a goal of eventual 50/50 English and Spanish instruction.
Regular Music Enrichments Include A Visiting Instructor
Your child’s day always includes music and movement, but they also love regular visits from a fun-loving, guitar-playing visiting teacher. Your little one learns about rhythm and melody while singing and dancing along to engaging educational songs.
Enjoy The Peace Of Mind Of Daily Communication
Use the free Procare® parent app to stay connected to your child’s classroom. Teachers send you real-time photos, videos, activity updates, and other important information every day, and you reach out to them via two-way instant messaging.
Large Classrooms With Gross Motor Areas & Learning Centers
Your child’s classroom is so much more than tables and chairs. Indoor play structures aid gross motor development, no matter the weather. Learning centers stocked with manipulatives, blocks, and materials for dramatic play, science, and reading keep every child engaged.
Small Classes Mean They Receive Lots Of Attention
Our teacher-to-child ratios exceed state standards — 1:4 for infants (the state requires 1:6), 1:4 for toddlers (the state requires 1:6), and 1:6 for twos (the state requires 1:8).
What’s the benefit of low ratios in preschool? It means your child gets all the individual attention they need to grow, learn, and thrive in classes kept purposefully small. Teachers plan personalized lesson plans to meet your little learner’s needs and interests and address any potential gaps.
See How We Stack Up!
Class
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INFANT
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TODDLERS
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TWOs
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EARLY Pre-K
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PRE-K
NM Standard
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1:6
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1:6
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1:8
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1:10
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1:12
NMELA
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1:4
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1:4
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1:6
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1:8
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1:10
Daily Outdoor Play To Support Growing Bodies
Your child loves the large, turfed, age-level playgrounds, where they run and climb with friends as they build crucial large muscle groups and gross motor skills. They also help tend a garden full of healthy veggies like tomatoes and zucchini.
The Security Of Double-Restricted Access, Security Cameras, & More
Your child’s safety is a top priority at NMELA. They stay secure behind dual-restriction entrances into the building and classroom areas, and internal-use security cameras, fenced yards, and CPR-trained staff continually ensure their safety and well-being.
Expect Extra Support For Social-Emotional Growth
Teachers use the gentle, proven Conscious Discipline® philosophy to model appropriate behaviors, kindness, empathy, and respect, and help your child express and regulate their big feelings. Plus, onsite speech and behavior therapists offer all-day 1-on-1 services for children with referrals.
A Nutritious Food Program That’s Included In Tuition
You save time and money, and your child gets the healthy, delicious food they need to support their growth. A dedicated chef uses fresh ingredients, including veggies from the garden, to prepare nutritious, allergy-conscious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks every day.
Trust In High-Quality Care & Learning With NECPA National Accreditation 5-Star Rating
FAQs
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. NM Pre-K runs daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., so we also offer wrap-around care for those students.
How often do you clean the facilities?
A professional service cleans and sanitizes the center every day to ensure a spotless, germ-free learning environment.
Hear What Parents Have To Say...
How Old Is Your Child?
Infants
6 weeks - 12 months
Toddlers
12 - 24 months
Twos
24 - 36 months
Early Pre-K
3 - 4 years
Pre-K
4 - 5 years
Summer Camp
5 - 12 Years