Shonto, AZ

Little Sunbeams Childcare is a locally-owned and operated facility serving the Shonto community with culturally-responsive early childhood education. The center focuses on Navajo language and cultural integration while providing developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with Arizona Early Learning Standards. Staff members are certified in early childhood education and maintain low teacher-to-child ratios. The facility features secure indoor learning environments and safe outdoor play areas, with emphasis on holistic child development through traditional storytelling, arts, and hands-on learning activities. Nutrition programs incorporate local foods and traditional dietary practices.

Located approximately 30 miles from Shonto, Kayenta Early Childhood Center serves the broader Navajo Nation region with comprehensive early education programs. The center employs state-certified early childhood educators and specialists who implement research-based curriculum focusing on school readiness, literacy development, and social-emotional learning. Facilities include modern classrooms, developmental assessment areas, and secure outdoor learning environments. The program emphasizes family engagement and cultural preservation, offering parent education workshops and Navajo language integration. Transportation services are available for families in surrounding communities including Shonto.

Serving the broader northern Arizona region including Shonto families, this school-based preschool program provides high-quality early childhood education through play-based learning and structured academic preparation. The program features certified early childhood teachers with specialized training in developmental appropriate practices. Curriculum focuses on literacy foundations, mathematics readiness, and social skills development within a safe, nurturing environment. The facility includes age-appropriate learning centers, outdoor play spaces, and access to school resources. The program maintains strong partnerships with local communities and offers sliding scale tuition options for qualifying families.