ADMISSION POLICIES
Enrollment
To enroll, please complete our online registration through our partner, ProCare by clicking the “Register Now” button below. After submitting the form, you will be prompted to pay a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of $250. This fee secures your child’s enrollment and covers the required parent background check for co-op participation, as well as initial classroom and curriculum supplies.
As a thank you to our community helpers, we offer 5% off monthly tuition for active firefighters, police officers, teachers, healthcare workers, and active military families.
Schedule a tour and come check out our newly renovated classrooms!
We accept full-time ECECD Universal Child Care Contracts! Apply online at https://www.nmececd.org/child-care-assistance.
To inquire about our available schedule of days, or if you have any questions, please give us a call at (505) 578-3925.
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Important Information:
Before registering, please download and read the Family Handbook and Emergency Action Plan.
Download ELP’s Family Handbook 2026-2027 | Download ELP's Emergency Action Evacuation Plan 2025-2026
Immunizations
In order to attend the Early Learning Preschool, all immunizations must be current and complete. A copy of your child's immunization record must be provided with the completed registration form. The following are the state-mandated required immunizations:
(5) DTaP
(3) Polio vaccines
(3) Hepatitis B
(1) Hepatitis A
(1) MMR (2 required for students age 4)
(3) HIB
(1) Varicella (chicken pox) or reliable history of illness (2 required for students age 4)
PCV (4)
Ages
In order to attend Early Learning Preschool, a child must be completely toilet trained (pull-ups are not allowed) and three (3) years old for the Preschool class or four (4) years old for the Pre-K class as of September 1st of the year to attend classes beginning in August. Exceptions to this rule will be on a case-by-case basis as approved by the Board of Directors.
Cancellation of Enrollment by Parent/Guardian
We require a two week written notice prior to cancellation of your child's enrollment in ELP, whether or not the child attends school during that two week period. No refund will be issued for mid-month withdrawals.
