Dixon, NM

Sunshine Kids Preschool is a highly-regarded local childcare center serving the Dixon community with a comprehensive early childhood education program. The center focuses on a play-based learning approach that incorporates literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Their certified teachers create individualized learning plans for each child, with small class sizes ensuring personalized attention. The facility features secure indoor learning environments and a spacious outdoor play area with natural elements. They emphasize cultural diversity and community involvement, incorporating local traditions and bilingual education elements. Safety protocols include secured entry systems, regular emergency drills, and comprehensive staff background checks.

Located in nearby Española, Little Sprouts Learning Center serves families throughout Rio Arriba County including Dixon. The center offers a research-based curriculum that blends Montessori principles with New Mexico's early learning standards. Their infant program features primary caregiver assignments and individualized feeding/sleeping schedules, while the preschool program emphasizes kindergarten readiness through structured academic activities. The facility includes age-appropriate playgrounds, dedicated art and music rooms, and a commercial kitchen providing nutritious meals. Staff members hold early childhood education degrees and receive ongoing professional development. The center maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios and has received multiple quality recognition awards from the state.

Española Valley Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood education services to families in Dixon and surrounding communities through Northern New Mexico College. The program offers a holistic approach that includes education, health, nutrition, and family support services. Their research-based curriculum focuses on school readiness through literacy development, cognitive skills, and social competence. The center features certified early childhood educators, on-site health screenings, dental services, and family advocacy support. They maintain inclusive classrooms with specialized services for children with disabilities and offer transportation options for qualifying families. The program emphasizes parent involvement through regular workshops and classroom volunteering opportunities, creating a strong community partnership approach to early education.