Empowering young minds, one child at a time.
Welcome to Southwest Child Care Early Learning Centers, a licensed, 5-star center, nationally-accredited program with three convenient Albuquerque locations to serve your child care needs. Our mission is to nurture a love of learning in all forms at all ages by providing children, families, and teachers with a constant source of support in a loving, safe, and educational environment where every child is welcome, wanted, and worthwhile.
Our Core Values
Our approach is centered around providing a warm, nurturing, and responsive environment that fosters intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and language development. We believe that meaningful relationships play a critical role in a child's development, including the development of a positive self-concept. Our highly trained staff strives to develop positive relationships with each child and his or her family. We provide classrooms and curriculum that promote imagination, creativity, and exploration, encouraging children to learn and develop through play and other hands-on experiences.
Our Programs
We offer a range of programs designed to meet the unique needs of children at different stages of development. Our programs include Infants & Toddlers, Two-Year-Olds, Pre-School, New Mexico Pre-K, Before & After-care, and School Break Programs. Each program is tailored to provide a safe, engaging, and educational environment that promotes learning, growth, and development.
Our Locations
We have three convenient locations in Albuquerque, NM: Wyoming Location, Uptown Location, and Lomas Location. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of dedicated staff committed to providing exceptional child care.
Our Commitment
At Southwest Child Care Early Learning Centers, we are committed to providing high-quality child care services that exceed the expectations of our families. We strive to create a sense of community and partnership with our families, working together to provide the best possible care and education for our children.
Overall Experience
The reviewers have shared their overwhelmingly positive experiences with Southwest Child Care. The majority of the reviewers have praised the daycare's caring and attentive staff, clean and safe facilities, and effective communication with parents.
Staff and Environment
The staff at Southwest Child Care have been commended for their kindness, responsiveness, and attention to detail. Reviewers have mentioned that the staff are always willing to provide daily reports and updates about their child's day. The facilities have been described as clean, safe, and well-maintained, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes children feel excited to go to school.
Education and Development
Reviewers have praised the daycare's educational programs, including the state-funded early PreK program, which has helped their children develop important skills such as ABCs, counting, and social skills. The staff have been credited with teaching children important life skills such as coping with emotions, sharing, and kindness.
Communication and Safety
Parents have appreciated the daycare's open communication and transparency, including daily reports and updates about their child's activities. The facilities have been described as secure, with monitored grounds and a focus on safety during the pandemic.
Negative Experience
One reviewer had a negative experience with the daycare, citing rudeness from the staff, poor cleanliness, and a lack of attention to children's needs. However, this review appears to be an isolated incident.