Truchas, NM

This federally-funded Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services to low-income families throughout Rio Arriba County, including Truchas. The center employs certified early childhood educators and follows the Creative Curriculum system, focusing on school readiness through literacy, math, science, and social-emotional development. All teachers hold early childhood credentials and the program maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios. The facility includes modern classrooms, outdoor play areas, and provides nutritious meals and health screenings. Strong parent involvement is emphasized through regular family nights and educational workshops.

Highly-regarded independent childcare center serving the Española Valley and surrounding mountain communities including Truchas. The center emphasizes nature-based learning and outdoor education, with a curriculum that incorporates environmental awareness, gardening, and hands-on exploration. All lead teachers hold early childhood degrees and the center maintains exceptional staff retention. Features include secure facilities with keypad entry, modern safety protocols, organic meal options, and developmentally-appropriate learning environments. The program focuses on whole-child development through play-based learning, Spanish language exposure, and cultural activities reflecting Northern New Mexico traditions.

AMI-recognized Montessori school serving families throughout Northern New Mexico, including commuters from Truchas. The school offers authentic Montessori education with AMI-trained guides and carefully prepared environments featuring traditional Montessori materials. The curriculum emphasizes independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on exploration across practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cultural studies. The school maintains small class sizes with low student-teacher ratios and features beautiful outdoor classrooms, gardens, and natural play spaces. Strong community focus with family events and parent education workshops. Many families commute from mountain communities for the high-quality Montessori programming.