YDI State Pre-K Program

Pedro Baca Center 1700 Centro Familiar SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 452-2214
South Valley TVI Center 5816 Isleta Blvd. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105 873-0905

In partnership with the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department, YDI offers a high quality preschool program for 80 four year old children who are residing in the Rio Grande school district. Forty children are served in two half day (morning and afternoon) classes at the Pedro Baca Center and forty children are served in two half day classes at the South Valley TVI Center.

YDI’s Pre-K program is modeled after the Head Start Performance Standards, which include the Head Start Child Outcomes Framework which addresses knowledge, skills, and behaviors that are important for all children when they enter kindergarten. Comprehensive services include a multicultural educational program that is tailored to children’s individual needs, fosters their self-esteem, and develops cognitive, language, motor, and social skills; medical and dental screenings and follow-up treatment, along with classroom lessons that emphasize a variety of preventative health practices; nutritious meals and snacks eaten in family style settings; evaluation, diagnosis, and special services, in a nurturing mainstreamed classroom environment for children with special needs; and regular field trips where children can enjoy and explore the world around them.

There are ongoing opportunities for parent involvement in the classroom and activities for them to do with their children at home. Parent training opportunities include Child Development Associate (CDA) training and a variety of parenting workshops offered throughout the year. Staff and families develop a partnership agreement that identifies family strengths and goals and they work together to assist family members to achieve their goals.