SIPI Early Learning Center, located on the SIPI college campus, is an early childhood facility that is operated by YDI Head Start. The Head Start and Early Head Start program provides free Preschool services for children ages 6 weeks to 5-years-old. We work in collaboration with the SIPI Early Childhood to provide ECE students with an opportunity to complete practicum classes at the school.

Eligibility is based on family income at or below the poverty level according to the Poverty Guidelines published by the federal government. Children in foster care, homeless children, and children from families receiving public assistance (SNAP, TANF or SSI) are eligible regardless of income. Enrolled SIPI students receive priority

consideration.

There are limited slots available; if there is no availability ask the program to put your family on the waiting list or YDI can check other YDI sites for availability. We are accepting enrollment applications, we encourage you to put an application in as soon as possible, the school year starts annually in August and spaces will become fully enrolled prior to the start of the SIPI college term.

Classroom hours are 8 am - 3 pm, Monday – Friday. The school calendar does include some closure dates due to Holidays, Staff Trainings, etc.

The Head Start program aims to support children and families in many ways including, but not limited to, the following:

• We support learning through play, creative expression, and guided activities.
• We build strong relationships as the foundation of early learning.
• We promote language and literacy development, early math and science concepts, and positive attitudes toward learning.
• We promote physical development both indoors and outdoors.
• We serve breakfast and lunch, as well as healthy snacks.
• We provide screenings for hearing, vision, and behavioral screening.
• We help families find assistance in challenging times.
• We help families identify and reach goals around employment, training, and parenting.
• We build on children's strengths and individualize experiences to meet their needs.
• We collaborate with community agencies when further assessment is needed.

Please call our center to schedule an appointment to complete an application. Thank you for your interest in our program and are excited to welcome new families into our program.

Contact:

SIPI YDI Early Childhood Learning Center

9169 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87120

Phone: 505-922-6524

Email: Vibeka Mitchell | [email protected]

Fax: 505-346-7734