Montezuma Creek, UT

Blanding Early Childhood Center is a highly-regarded preschool program operated by San Juan School District, serving the Montezuma Creek area through district-wide services. The center focuses on comprehensive early childhood development with certified early childhood educators and a research-based curriculum that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills. They offer developmental screenings and individualized learning plans, with special attention to cultural relevance for Navajo children. The facility features age-appropriate learning centers, safe indoor and outdoor play areas, and maintains excellent teacher-to-student ratios. Their strong parent communication and community involvement make them a trusted choice for families throughout San Juan County.

Located directly in Montezuma Creek at Whitehorse High School, this preschool program serves the local community with certified early childhood educators and a structured developmental curriculum. The program operates as both an educational service for young children and a training ground for high school students interested in early childhood careers. They focus on school readiness skills including letter recognition, counting, social interaction, and fine motor development. The facility maintains high safety standards with secure access and age-appropriate learning materials. Their unique location within the high school campus provides additional resources and community connection, making them an integral part of the Montezuma Creek educational ecosystem.

Monticello Head Start provides comprehensive early childhood services to families throughout San Juan County, including transportation services for Montezuma Creek residents. As part of the federally-funded Head Start program, they offer high-quality early education with certified teachers and a research-based curriculum focused on school readiness. Their services include health screenings, nutritional meals, family support services, and parent education. The center maintains excellent teacher-to-child ratios and all staff meet rigorous qualification standards. Their holistic approach addresses children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development needs, with particular strength in serving low-income and at-risk families while maintaining high educational standards for all children.