Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Smart Start Learning Center provides quality early childhood education for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. We proudly serve NM PreK families and are part of New Mexico’s Universal Child Care program, creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Training bilingual children from a young age.
Guided in Spanish & English by passionate teachers
Our teachers guide all lesson plans in both Spanish and English, providing children with a unique bilingual learning experience that promotes cognitive development, improved memory, and enhanced problem-solving skills. Exposure to two languages from an early age strengthens executive functions like attention and multitasking while fostering a deeper understanding of language.
This dual-language approach helps children develop fluency in both Spanish and English, while also encouraging stronger social skills, increased cultural awareness, and empathy as they interact in diverse environments.
Long-term, bilingual education contributes to academic success and literacy, with children often outperforming their monolingual peers. While some challenges, such as temporary language delays, can arise, our consistent, immersive approach ensures that children are well-prepared for future academic and social success.
“Children exposed to two languages outperform monolingual peers.”
The New Mexico ECECD works to ensure high-quality early childhood education and care by supporting families, providers, and communities from prenatal to age five.
Smart Start Learning Center is a proud authorized NM PreK partner with the State of New Mexico, providing high-quality early childhood education experiences for eligible preschool children. Through NM PreK, we support children’s school readiness by promoting learning, development, social skills, and confidence in a nurturing environment.
Smart Start Learning Center is proud to be part of New Mexico’s Scratch Cooking Program, recognized by the State of New Mexico for our commitment to providing fresh, nutritious meals prepared with quality ingredients that support children’s health, growth, and learning.
Smart Start Learning Center is proud to participate in New Mexico’s Universal Child Care program, which helps expand access to affordable, high-quality child care for families across the state. This program supports children and families by making early childhood education more accessible and providing opportunities for children to learn, grow, and thrive.
The heart of our mission is our people.
At Smart Start, we know that exceptional child care starts with an exceptional team. Our teachers are the heart of our mission, bringing passion, expertise, and dedication to every child’s early learning experience. By fostering strong relationships and creating a warm, engaging classroom environment, our educators play a vital role in shaping young minds and preparing them for the future.
We are committed to investing in our teachers by providing continuous professional development, a supportive work environment, and the resources they need to succeed. When teachers feel valued and empowered, they inspire children to reach their full potential. By prioritizing the well-being of both our students and staff, we create a culture of care, learning, and excellence—because when teachers thrive, children flourish.
Academics + Life Skills = Balanced Growth
At Smart Start, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to provide a strong academic foundation while fostering key life skills such as independence, decision-making, cooperation, creativity, and problem-solving in young children. We follow the Early Childhood Education and Care Development (ECECD) standards, ensuring that our program aligns with the best practices in early childhood education. Working alongside focus accrediting organizations, we continually refine and strengthen our curriculum to meet the highest educational standards. Our teachers use effective strategies for adult-child interactions, ensuring that each lesson is engaging and personalized to meet the individual needs of every child. By setting up a stimulating environment and adapting lesson plans, we encourage both academic growth and emotional development, providing a high-quality, well-rounded educational experience for all learners.
Our curriculum is aligned with FOCUS standards, covering:
Your little one chomps down on incredibly tasty, home-cooked, nut-free meals daily. With a state-approved food program, your child receives the proper nutrition they need to fully develop and fuel their growing mind. The best part? Everything is included in tuition.
The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)’s Family Nutrition Bureau offers two free USDA Child Nutrition Programs to help ensure children receive healthy meals: the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). CACFP provides nutritious meals and snacks to children in licensed child care centers, family child care homes, Head Start programs, and after-school programs, helping young children develop healthy eating habits.
