Head Start
Welcome to Pueblo of Isleta Head Start & Child Care Center
VISION
Developing school readiness through
quality education nurturing the traditional and cultural values
of our Isleta Head Start children, families, and community.
quality education nurturing the traditional and cultural values
of our Isleta Head Start children, families, and community.
MISSION
To develop the whole child in all comprehensive areas reflecting the traditional Isleta culture and language. A safe, positive, healthy, and family-centered environment is supported with:
- A highly competent staff.
- Parental enrichment and enhancement of their child’s education.
- A structured developmentally appropriate learning environment.
- Strengthened community collaborations.
- Sustained stakeholder communications.
Contact Us:
Main Number:
505-869-9796
Fax Number:
505-869-7578
Mailing Address:
PO Box 579
Isleta, NM 87022
Physical Address:
2 Sagebrush Street
Isleta, NM 87022
Hours:
Child Care:
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Early Head Start & Head Start:
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Office Hours:
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Programs
Head Start 3-5 year olds
A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are equipped with hands-on, age appropriate materials and qualified teachers. Transportation services are available for those who live at least a ¾ mile from the Head Start & Child Care building and within the Isleta Reservation boundaries, with the exception of those who reside East of NM 314.
Early Head Start – Prenatal to 3 years
(3 options to choose from)
- Home Based for Pregnant Mothers: Home visits from a Home Visitor who brings information and materials about pregnancy & child development.
- Home Based for Parent & Child Birth to 3 years: Weekly 90-minute home visits from a Home Visitor who provides information and materials about parenting and child development. Bi-weekly Socialization activities in a group setting (i.e. fun walks, field trips, child development, & more).
- Classrooms ages 3 months to 3 years: A 6-hour, 5 day-a-week program. Classrooms are equipped with hands on, age appropriate materials and qualified teachers. There are no transportation services available for this option.
Events & News
Head Start Feast Day 2024
Policies, Procedures, & Reporting
Head Start Transportation Policies
Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection,
Enrollment, & Attendance (ERSA) Policies