Enrollment & Fees

WHAT TO KNOW & EXPECT

How to enroll

  1. Schedule a Personal Tour:

    • Take a tour of our facility to explore our classrooms, meet the staff, and get a feel for our environment. We’re happy to answer any questions during the visit.

  2. Submit Registration Packet

    • Complete the registration packet and provide the following documents:

      • Shot Record

      • Registration Fee ($40)

    • Deadline: All required documents must be submitted by September 1 to secure enrollment.

    Note: A child can be enrolled at any time during the year, and they can start the same day if all requirements are met!

Enrollment dates

  • Pre-K Program:
    Starts every year in early August. In 2025, the start date will be August 6.

  • Ladybug and Butterfly Rooms:
    Children can begin at any time during the year.

Tuition & fees

Pre-K Program

  • State-funded, so no tuition required.

  • Parents may have additional fees for before/after-school care or holiday care.

Part-time & Full-time Options

  • See further information under the Drop-In Care section.

Fee Breakdown

  • Registration Fee: $40

  • Supply Fee: None

  • Deposit: None required

Sibling Discounts:

  • One child, half-day (4.5 hours): $30

  • Each additional half-day child from the same family: $25

  • One child, full-day (more than 4.5 hours): $45

  • Each additional full-day child from the same family: $40.

Required forms

Enrollment Application
Required for all new students.

Emergency Contact Form
We need up-to-date contact info for your child’s safety.

Immunization or Medical Forms
Proof of immunizations or medical history is needed.

Parent Handbook & Policy Packet
This will be provided upon enrollment.

Additional Forms (provided upon enrollment):

  • Wellness Check Form

  • Allergy Form

  • Written Illness Policy

  • Food Program Form (for income verification)

FAQs

  • To ensure the health and safety of all children and staff, children showing signs of illness will not be admitted. Please keep your child home if they exhibit any of the following symptoms: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, pink eye, or a contagious rash. Children must be symptom-free for at least 24 hours before returning. If your child’s temperature is 100.3°F or higher during the day, you will be contacted and asked to pick them up within an hour. If your child has a reportable communicable disease (e.g., chicken pox, salmonella), please notify the director so other parents can be informed.

  • We emphasize positive behaviors through praise, respect, redirection, and reinforcement. Our goal is to help children problem-solve, negotiate, and work through conflicts in a respectful and caring environment. Timeouts are not used. Children may only be placed in supervised separation if their actions pose a safety threat. For more serious or persistent behavioral concerns, we will work with you to determine a plan of action. State regulations require us to send home an Accident or Injury Report on the same day of any incident.

  • Yes, we provide breakfast, lunch, and two snacks throughout the day.

  • Yes, nap time is provided for all children.

  • We follow the Albuquerque Public Schools weather closure policy. Parents will be notified via the BrightWheel app and local news sources.

  • We keep allergy records for each child and post them in the classroom for teacher reference. We also offer alternate food options for children with allergies.

  • We use the BrightWheel app for regular updates, as well as phone calls and in-person conversations. Incident reports are provided in writing on the same day of the incident and must be signed by a parent within 24 hours.

Your child’s journey starts here

Schedule a Tour