NEW MEXICO PREK AT THE SUNNYSIDE ACADEMY
NOW ENROLLING FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR
The Sunnyside Academy is now accepting applications for our tuition free New Mexico PreK program for eligible 3 and 4 year old children.
Our Early PreK and PreK classrooms provide intentional, developmentally appropriate learning designed to support independence, social emotional development, communication, early academics, and school readiness.
Applications are accepted throughout the school year. When classrooms are full, families may still apply to join our ongoing waitlist. If a space becomes available during the school year, families on the waitlist may be contacted to fill the opening.
EARLY PREK & PREK
Children can begin their PreK experience with us as early as age 3, allowing eligible children the opportunity to grow within our program for up to two years before transitioning to kindergarten.
3 YEAR OLD PREK
For children who are 3 years old on or before September 1 of the applicable school year.
MIXED AGE PREK
For eligible 3 and 4 year old children. Our mixed age classrooms allow children to learn and grow alongside peers while receiving developmentally appropriate experiences based on their individual needs and stage of development.
A DAY AT SUNNYSIDE PREK
Our full day New Mexico PreK program provides children with a consistent daily routine that balances intentional learning, purposeful play, meals, outdoor experiences, social development, and opportunities for rest.
Monday through Friday
Instructional Hours: 7:40 AM - 3:00 PM
Children must be picked up by 3:00 PM
✓ Breakfast, lunch and snack included
✓ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✓ Purposeful play and hands on learning
✓ Daily outdoor experiences
✓ Rest and quiet time
✓ Small classroom ratios
✓ Individualized learning and developmental support
WHAT CHILDREN LEARN
PreK is about much more than preparing children academically. Our classrooms support the development of the whole child through experiences designed to build:
Independence & Confidence
Learning to manage routines, make choices, solve problems, and take increasing responsibility.
Social Emotional Skills
Building relationships, communicating needs, managing emotions, cooperating with others, and learning as part of a classroom community.
Early Academic Skills
Developing early literacy, language, math, science, and critical thinking skills through developmentally appropriate experiences.
School Readiness
Building the routines, communication skills, independence, curiosity, and confidence children will carry with them into their next educational setting.
WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW
Consistent attendance is an important part of New Mexico PreK. Families enrolling in the program should be prepared to maintain regular attendance and participate in required program activities and documentation.
Children must maintain at least 85% attendance.
Families should also be prepared to provide required health and enrollment documentation and participate in program requirements such as family engagement activities and home visits.
READY TO APPLY?
Whether we currently have an available space or are maintaining a waitlist, families are encouraged to submit an application. Applications remain important throughout the school year because openings can occur as family circumstances and enrollment change.
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