My daughters went to Our Montessori School and I credit their time there with setting a foundation…read morefor the great successes they achieved academically. My oldest daughter, Dasia went on to graduate with honors from Brooklyn Technical High School and Amherst College. She got her Masters from Wake Forest and will be pursuing her PHD. My daughter Alasia went to Midwood HS and graduated at 20 with her Bachelors in Bioengineering from Michigan State University. She just completed her Masters at NYU. They went when they were very young and even though they don't remember things like going to their first protest (w/ the students of UNM protesting the Invasion of Iraq in '03) or to Disneyland, they both remember Our Montessori and the wonderful teachers, especially Ms. Belinda and Mr. Chris. They remember the school down to details like the fishtank, the classrooms decorated with planets and red bicycles. When I told Alasia I spoke with Ms. Roxanne, she asked "Wow, does she remember us?" I told her yes and her face lit up. I would recommend this school to every parent. The staff is attentive, genuinely love teaching and are dedicated to the mission of Montessori. In NYC, I would have never been able to afford to send my daughters to a school like this. Ms. Roxanne's explanation of why she chose to structure Our Montessori as it is in order to make it accessible to all children regardless of socioeconomic background was heartwarming and inspirational. I went on to work in special education in NYC and I hope to design a Montessori program exactly like Our Montessori in honor of the great work they've done. I wholeheartedly recommend this school and look forward to reading all of the alumni stories of achievement to come!

This school is absolutely Amazing. I pulled my daughter out because I started working at a daycare…read moreand I wanted to take her with me. She's been begging me to go back ever since. I'm moving her back next month.

We have had such a wonderful experience here. Everyone is so kind and the atmosphere has been so…read morewarm. That goes such a long way with my daughter and my family. We came from La Puerta De Los Ninos (which is awful) and are so glad we made the switch.

Can't say enough about Serendipity. They were recommended by multiple people in the area, and have…read morejust been exceptional in every regard. Our 3.5yr old has been attending Serendipity since he was 2 and its been wonderful. The teachers are extremely caring, knowledgeable and experienced. They've honestly taught me so much about dealing with a toddler. Just a great vibe about the whole place. Great communication between parents, teachers and management. I don't know what we'd do without them! HIGHLY recommend!!

Sunset Mesa did not have online learning during the pandemic in 2020 and we removed our child. It…read moreseems as though they didn't want to adjust their tuition. We re-enrolled our kids, hoping Sunset Mesa's policies would change for the upcoming year. One week before school starts we receive an email that masks will be optional indoors for unvaccinated elementary students. A parent asked Alan Mask what it would take for him to reconsider his decision and he said that it would take more parents complaining, which goes to show that Sunset Mesa is weighing their bottom line against your child's well being. Delta variant cases are increasing as we speak, but Sunset Mesa wants your money! Sunset Mesa is a business, and your child's well being comes second!

Since it's so hard to find good review for Albuquerque preschools, I decided to help. If you're…read morelooking for a good preschool for your kids, Sunset Mesa is an awesome choice. Why do I like Sunset Mesa? Mainly, unlike other preschools in the area, Sunset Mesa tries hard to be an actual school. Instead of me paying to have someone keep my daughter distracted with Sesame Street and sugary drinks, they try hard to teach her something. Since starting at Sunset, I've noticed that both her reading level and math skills have improved dramatically. My daughter also really enjoys the other students since the teachers keep fighting and bullying out of the classroom. The childrens' parent seen to be mostly Sandia employees or military. Also, a child has to be at least two and potty trained before the school will admit him or her. The price is steep compared to other places in Albuquerque. To me, the place is worth the money. Preschool is definitely somewhere a person gets what they pay for.

My daughter is 7 months old and LOVES it! She's always super smiley after we pick her up and the…read morestaff love her!

Do not take your babies over here. The "teachers" that work here only have patience for certain…read morekids and parents. Honestly I don't have to say much just ask around....

I can't say enough good things about the Peppermint school! Both of my kids go to this school, and…read morewe love it. The teachers are caring, loving, and funny, my kids love them so much! They go to school happy every single day, they are learning so many songs and poems, they do projects and activities, music and yoga, take a look at their Facebook page to see how smiling the kids are there. We went to a very famous different daycare in the past, it was fancier for sure, but we had such a horrible experience with the teachers' turnover and the relational coldness. We were unsure about moving to this small school, but we could not have made a better decision, the atmosphere is warm and happy, it is like a second family for all of us. I can't recommend this school enough!

Both my kids currently attend Peppermint Stick Pre-school. This school is everything my husband and…read moreI could hope for in a pre-school. The staff is phenomenal and the program is well balanced with age appropriate play and education. The teachers are engaged, warm, and caring. My children are learning so much, and they talk about their teachers and what they do in school very often at home. Thank you to the Peppermint, we feel very fortunate to be a part of this school. I can't recommend this school highly enough!

I was hired and then got put in the hiring process. I tried reaching out over the span of a few…read moreweeks with NO RESPONSE. Don't try to work here, you'll waste your time. Employers are unprofessional enough to ghost you

If you are at all affiliated with the University of New Mexico, (and I have a friend who audits one…read moreonline course a semester just to gain access to this place) this is a facility that is unlikely to be matched for a couple reasons. First of all, they have an unfair advantage in facilities. There's not a lot of day cares that can afford such an institution with about 9 age-segregated buildings a giant court yard, 6 age-segregated playgrounds, and a full office staff without state subsidies and student fee. So take advantage. There is a primary teacher and about two assistant teachers per room and the kid to teacher ratio is well below state standards. The facility is very organized and they have a long term development plan which goes from infancy through the Pre-K program (which thankfully got some of it's funding cuts returned.) Kids leave this place with extremely good communication skills and are able to verbally resolve conflicts and express feelings and needs maturely by the age of four. They also seem to be very well prepared academically for public kindergarten. The prices are on the high side of moderate but not out of the vicinity of other top daycares around town especially with the student discount. There is a significant waiting list of about 6-12 months so I recommend putting your new-born on this waiting list and several others even if you don't intend to start daycare for another year or so. My five year old started here when she was about 1 and a half on a drop in schedule and moved into a half day by two and eventually a full day. She always had a good time and never once complained about not liking it there. She had several wonderful teachers that still know her and me by name. They still offer before and after school care for kindergarten but we've decided to try other places. My two year old went there for about a year and loves her teacher and I think the feeling is mutual.

Let me start by saying my son did not attend Annunciation, but was a student of Mrs Susan Deely…read morewhile in San Diego. Mrs Deely is now in a leadership position at this school. God help your school. She left NDA, but not soon enough. The staff and parents were thrilled when she left! But she still had a hand in trying to destroy the lives of some students, by "black balling" them from Cathedral Catholic high school where her husband was principal. He was a stand up guy, but sadly was influenced by her negativity. As a result, the Catholic education for some students ended in 8th grade. Of note, one tactic she used to destroy my son, was when she posted on the overhead projector an email where she gave specifics about his poor performance in school, and of course added her subjective negative comments to the mix. This was in the middle of class for all students to see. Who knows why she did this? This is clearly a violation of the teaching standards. I reported it, but nothing was done. Additionally, she failed to communicate any concerns about his performance to me until May of the school yr. She would not meet with use either. We had to go to the vice principal to address any and all issues. Unprofessional to say the least. My son had to go to the local public school as a result of her vindictive actions. I am sure she left CA thinking he would fail miserably, but just the opposite. He is an amazing young man who thrived. He went on to graduate, spent 4 yrs at a highly sought after west coast university and is living his best life. He enjoys friendships all over the county (and even had 2 recent gf's entered into the Ms America contest this yr). Needless to say, he is not socially awkward like Mrs Deely is. He has it all, the personality, education, focused, career, and surrounded by great people. He will rule the world! He is making a difference in the lives of others. And, no thanks to Susan Deely. My hope is that she has changed and is now able lead a more generous and accepting life that is expected from us Catholics and Catholic educators!

One of the best decisions my parents and I ever could've made was transferring here my last year of…read moremiddle school. After a bullying problem at one of the other Catholic schools in town, this was a breath of fresh air. Students and staff were very welcoming and was such an easy transition (for an awkward 13 year old girl that is). I learned a lot academically and personally that year. I became better at math and science, and my math teacher (Mrs. Stratmoen) had actually inspired me to pursue math further. A little more expensive than some of the other Catholic schools in town, but well worth it

We couldn't have asked for a better first year of preschool. Going to school was always the…read morehighlight of my son's week. And today, the last day of school, he refused to leave. He knew it was the last day and didn't want to leave Ms Emma and Ms Ann. I had to bribe him to leave! I loved the fact that KUCI actually has a curriculum (all play and activity based) and they always have events going on to stimulate the children like petting zoos, growing butterflies, science fairs and more! The teachers and staff are loving and patient, and this school definitely attracts good families.

Wonderful preschool! My kids have attended for 3 yrs and have had a great experience!read more

While stationed in Albuquerque, my daughter attended the St. John's United Methodist Church…read morePreschool Plus program for a year. She was three years old at the time. The school is located past the Coronado Mall in a beautifully kept church. The church is clean and the classrooms are medium-large and welcoming with cubbies and wonderful activity centers as well as toys. The bulletin boards and walls are kept neat with projects posted and daily and weekly activity records listed. School starts promptly and ends promptly; the school does offer before and after care, and if a child needs either care once in a while and there is room, the school allows it and the care is rather inexpensive. School starts at 9:30 p.m. and ends at 1:00 p.m. It is a nut-free school and lunches must be packed. Snacks are brought in by the parents and rotated depending on the teacher. Our teacher had us rotate by week and I enjoyed trying out new healthy recipes on the kids who, for the most part, seemed to enjoy them. The curriculum for the three year old class was outstanding. Although my daughter did not come home with papers everyday, thankfully, she always told me about what she learned and how much she loved school. At this age, a lot of the teaching involves play, but St. John's also included the whole alphabet in the curriculum and thoroughly went through it. I was also impressed that they involved the kids in the 2008 presidential election process. My daughter's teacher was very experienced and I felt that she gave my daughter great attention. The teacher-to-student ratio is also quite low which helps as well. As a Christian institution, it also supplied the Christian values we wanted our daughter to learn about even though I and some other families who attended were not Christian. Keep in mind when factoring in price into education that St. John's has ASCI accreditation and although it may at first seem costly, it is well worth it. The current preschool in Ohio, where my youngest daughter is attending and my eldest attended, costs about the same and is on par with educational value.

Amazing school!!!!! Amazing staff!!!!! My son loves it here. I'm sad this is his last year there…read more Some of the staff has become like family to us. Another plus is that it's a smaller school, and they are Nationally Accredited. They go above and beyond to make their families at home.