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To view Las Cruces family resource information, select the appropriate category from the menu below:
The information in this article is distilled from the NAEYC website, www.naeyc.org. For more comprehensive information, please visit their website.The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) is an organization with a mission to improve the educational value of available child care facilities. Founded in 1926, NAEYC now has almost 100,000 members, and a worldwide network which interfaces daily with other organizations concerned with the quality of learning presented through child care facilities today. The following is a list of suggestions by NAEYC for things to look for when choosing high quality child care.
- Happy, relaxed children.
- A good caregiver to child ratio. All age groups should have
at least two teachers.
- Expected child behavior appropriate to the child’s age.
- Equal stress on all areas of child development.
- Regular meetings by the staff to plan and evaluate activities
and programs.
- An open, welcome attitude towards parents or guardians at
anytime to observe, discuss policies, make suggestions
and/or participate.
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| RECOMMENDED LAS CRUCES CHILDCARE PROVIDERS |
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Alpha School
1205 E. Madrid Ave.
Las Cruces, NM 88001
Alpha School 575-527-2203
Alpha Babies 575-527-1313
Alpha Tots 575-527-4119
www.alphaschoolinc.com |
| Alpha School is a nationally accredited program that offers three stages: Alpha Babies, Alpha Tots, and Alpha school. Their environment allows each child have the freedom to grow and expand fully. |
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Kid's Castle
3948 E Lohman Ave. Ste 1
Las Cruces NM 88011
575-522-5581
575-522-5582
www.kids-castle.org |
| Kids Castle Child Development Center provides a quality early childhood education to children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The facility offers daycare and curriculum targeted to each child. |
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Gym Magic
2341 Entrada Del Sol
Las Cruces, NM 88001
575-523-1616
www.gymmagic.com |
| Gym Magic started out as a gymnastic school, but developed into a year-round multi-sport program. Offering gymnastics, swim, dance, cheer, preschool, summer / holiday camps, and fitness programs. |
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| NAEYC ACCREDITED CHILD CARE IN LAS CRUCES |
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children has accredited the following Las Cruces Childcare Facilities:
- Alpha School for Young Children
- Jardin de los Niños
- The Learning Tree Preschool
- Little Playmates
For more information regarding the NAEYC and NAEYC accredited child care programs, please contact your state affiliate.
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NEW MEXICO AFFILIATE OF THE
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE
EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN
Bobbie Bailey
Executive Coordinator
95112 Ville Del Rey N.E.
Albuquerque, NM 87111-1651
505-823-1351
505-823-0975 (fax)
drbailey2@aol.com
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NEW MEXICO DEPARTMENT OF
CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES
The New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department provides an array of prevention, intervention, rehabilitative and after-care services to New Mexico children and their families. CYFD protects abused and neglected children, rehabilitates delinquent and incarcerated youth and provides child care subsidies, promotes and supports quality child care and administers statewide domestic violence programs.
Office of Child Development
P.O. Drawer 5160
Santa Fe, NM 87502-5160
505-827-7946
505-476-0460 (fax)
www.newmexicokids.org
Las Cruces Child Care
Services Bureau
760 Motel Blvd Suite C
Las Cruces, NM 88005
575-373-6603
575-373-6648
www.cyfd.org |
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