Early Childhood Education

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Two Preschool student showing their art pieces.

Accessible, Warm and Welcoming!
At NMSD, we believe there are no limits to what a child can learn if communication is a priority. Our early childhood programs, ranging from 18 months through kindergarten, are fully accessible, warm, and welcoming environments, ensuring that all students develop the skills they need - cognitively, socially, linguistically, and emotionally - to thrive.

About our Services and Teachers
Services are tailored through an Individual Educational Program (IEP) or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP), in conjunction with each student's home school and unique needs.

All of NMSD's statewide programs offer access to a variety of experienced teachers and support staff.

Regional Preschools

Santa Fe

Teacher and ECE student working with colorful shapes

Santa Fe ECE students are nurtured and encouraged to be creative, curious, flexible, and independent learners.
~ Principal

Albuquerque

Preschool student washing strawberries

Albuquerque's ECE Program is a place where students' language and learning thrive.
~ Supervisor & Educational Leader

Farmington

Preschool student looking through the top of a tower he built with LEGOS

Farmington ECE students' language blooms in the supportive environments that are planned and created around the children’s play.
~ ECE Teacher

Las Cruces

Preschool student with a white dog who is visiting the classroom

Las Cruces ECE students are encouraged and supported to be active and engaged participants in their learning.
~ ECE Teacher

Mother, father and child

NMSD is an amazing community helping us to raise Avalon to her fullest potential. The support provided gives us peace of mind on our journey.

Drew & Erica Olguin Lovelace  

   Parents of Santa Fe ECE Student

Parent and child

“I am deeply grateful to the New Mexico School for the Deaf for embracing us like family. Your unwavering care and love for my son have given me peace of mind, knowing he is in a nurturing and supportive environment. Thank you for partnering with me in making important decisions about his needs, ensuring he thrives in every way. Your commitment to celebrating diversity and fostering a true sense of belonging means the world to us.”

Tatiana Falcón Rodríguez  

   Mother of Albuquerque ECE Student

Mother, son and daughter

NMSD is an amazing program and has helped my son and our family further understand the needs of my child and how we can successfully help my kiddo progress in ASL/spoken language development!

Lacey Wiggins  

   Mother of Farmington ECE Student

Mother, son and father

NMSD has become family to us! The teachers have gone above and beyond to support Alden and our whole family. They are always looking out for ways to help! Alden has absolutely flourished in the NMSD preschool program. It has been life-changing for Alden and had a positive impact on our whole family!

Anyssa & Cody Green  

   Parents of Las Cruces ECE Student