Eagle Nest, NM

Little Sprouts Learning Center is Eagle Nest's premier early childhood education facility, offering a comprehensive developmental curriculum for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The center features a play-based learning approach with structured academic components, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. Certified early childhood educators maintain low student-teacher ratios, and the facility includes secure indoor learning environments and expansive outdoor play areas. The center is known for its nutritious meal program using locally sourced ingredients and its strong community partnerships with local schools and organizations.

Located just 8 miles from Eagle Nest, Angel Fire Montessori School serves the broader Moreno Valley region with authentic Montessori education for children 18 months to 6 years. The school features AMI-certified Montessori guides, carefully prepared environments with authentic Montessori materials, and a child-directed learning approach that fosters independence and intrinsic motivation. The curriculum includes practical life skills, sensorial development, language arts, mathematics, cultural studies, and peace education. The facility includes beautiful outdoor classrooms, gardening programs, and nature exploration areas that leverage the natural mountain environment.

Serving families throughout northeastern New Mexico, including Eagle Nest residents, Raton Early Learning Academy provides high-quality early childhood education with a focus on school readiness and whole-child development. The academy employs state-certified early childhood educators and maintains excellent staff-to-child ratios. Their comprehensive curriculum includes STEM activities, literacy development, creative arts, and physical education. The facility features secure, age-appropriate classrooms, modern safety systems, and large outdoor play areas. The center is particularly noted for its strong parent communication system and flexible scheduling options for working families.