At Joy Learning Center, we believe language is a bridge — not a barrier.

Our bilingual program gives children the opportunity to learn both English and Spanish in a natural, nurturing environment. Many of our little learners grow up hearing more than one language at home, and we celebrate that! We welcome and support Dual Language Learners — children who are learning a second language while continuing to build their first. Whether Spanish is spoken at home or introduced here at school, we help children develop strong language skills in both languages through play, conversation, and daily routines. By embracing bilingualism early on, we help children stay connected to their roots while giving them tools to thrive in a diverse world.

Requirements

Early Pre-k

Your child must be three years old prior to September 1st of the current school year.

Pre-k

Your child must be four years old prior to September 1st of the current school year, and no meet the Early PreK requirements. The following items need to be uploaded while completing the enrollment form for any of our NM PreK Programs (.pdf, .jpg or .png file format):

Physical Form - This is a record of your child's most recent well check.

Dental Form - This is a record of your child's most recent dental checkup.

Child’s birth certificate or hospital record

Child’s Immunization Records: IFSP/IEP (if applicable)

inmunization records webpage Apply here to NM prek

Enrollment Forms

Parent Handbook Dental Form physical Form NM prek Program Standards Pre-k Dresscode

Program Times

Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm

Before and After care

Before Care: Monday – Friday 6:00 am. -7:15 am. After Care: Monday – Friday 3:30 pm. -6:30 pm. **Service provided for an additional cost.** Please contact us to get more information.

The State of New Mexico PreK Initiative

New Mexico PreK is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico. The PreK program began in 2005 to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high quality early childhood education program before going to kindergarten.

The Purpose of New Mexico PreK

Increase access to voluntary high-quality pre-kindergarten programs Provide developmentally appropriate activities for New Mexico children Expand early childhood community capacity Support linguistically and culturally appropriate curriculum Focus on school readiness.