Mel Aragon Head Start (EMERG OPEN)

Quick Facts

Capacity

40 children

Age range (listing information)

Infant, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 years old

May not reflect the ages served today. Please confirm with the provider.

Type of Care

Part-Time, School-Year Care

Transportation

Transportation Not Provided

Languages

English, Spanish; Bilingual

Subsidized Program

Participates

Quality Rating

5 Star

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Free and funded programs

Head Start (free for eligible families)

Federal Head Start program data, as of Oct 2026.

Head Start program details on HeadStartPrograms.org

Taking part in a program does not mean a place is open. Call the provider to ask about current availability.

Contact Information

📞 (505) 877-2750

5317 2nd St SW

Albuquerque, NM 87104

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✓ Licensed Licensed Child Care Center

Active License

License Number

4000880

License Issued

Nov 1, 2025

Issued By

New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department

Accreditation

NAEYC Accredited

District Office

Child Care Licensing - Central Region

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I am so glad that I entered my daughter into this YDI. The staff are all wonderful and my daughter has learned so much from them. I could not ask for a better school to start my daughter off in her educational journy

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About the Provider

Head Start centers provide a nurturing safe environment for preschoolers. 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.

Additional Information: Quality Rating: FOCUS 5 Star;

Hours of Operation

Monday7:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM - 03:00 PM
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Status	Inspector

2026-03-12	Annual

2025-11-03	Follow-up

2025-09-26	Semi-annual

2025-02-26	Annual

2024-08-06	Follow-up

2024-07-23	Semi-annual

2024-03-14	Follow-up

2024-02-12	Annual

2019-04-02	Follow-up	2:54 PM - 3:00 PM	Helen Waldorf

2019-02-25	Annual	9:30 AM - 11:45 AM	Helen Waldorf

2018-10-19	Semi-Annual	11:25 AM - 11:45 AM	Lucille Mizner

2018-02-13	Annual	00:00 AM	Lucille Mizner

2017-12-08	Semi-Annual	00:00 AM	Lucille Mizner

2017-04-10	Follow-up	00:00 AM	Lucille Mizner

2017-03-10	Annual	00:00 AM	Lucille Mizner

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