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Philosophy
The NMSU SFYC is based on a philosophy of child-centered learning. The school is inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophies of education and the Developmental Interaction Approach. The Reggio Emilia approach to teaching young children puts the natural development of children as well as the close relationships that they share with their environment at the center of our philosophy. Our practice is rooted in the belief that an effective program is possible only through partnership and collaboration between teachers, families, and children. We strive to create a beautiful, comfortable, and aesthetically pleasing environment where children, teachers, and families are given the guidance and freedom to fulfill their potential.
Our teachers are learning facilitators who create environments that expose children to the many learning possibilities that arise through their interests. We work closely with each child’s family to establish a relationship that gives the child a secure base from which to explore and learn. Each of our classrooms is organized into interest areas that reflect elements of the child’s world and provide a vehicle for exploring integrated concepts.
Location
Located on the NMSU Main Campus at the corner of Williams Drive and Sam Steel Way!
About our program
The NMSU School for Young Children (NMSU SFYC) serves children ages 2-5 from student, faculty, staff, and community families. We are a nine-month program that runs while NMSU is in session. Our four classrooms are:
The Turtles-a full day program serving 2-3 1/2 year-olds
The Bobcats-a full day Early PreK Program for 3-4 year-olds
The Roadrunners- a full day Pre-K program for 4-5 year-olds
The Wolves-a full day Pre-K program for 4-5 year-olds
Amistad- a full day Advanced Pre-K for 4-5 year-olds
Admissions
To get on the waitlist for the NMSU School for Young Children Program, please copy and paste the link below or scan the QR code in the photos tab to access the waitlist survey.
For English Form: https://forms.office.com/r/bg312QZXmg
For Spanish Form: https://forms.office.com/r/G9CjqsSstx