Contact Us
CENTRAL OFFICE
Head Start Program
4321 Fulcrum Way NE, Suite B
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Mon-Fri 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
505-771-5389 Phone
505-867-3514 Fax
EMAIL US
Cochiti Head Start Staff
Audrey Suina
Head Start Teacher
Cochiti Pueblo
Arlinda Cate
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Cochiti Pueblo
Jon Calabaza
Head Start Cook
Vacant
Bus Driver/Maintenance
Zia Head Start Staff
Elsie Coriz-Sandoval
Head Start Teacher
Zia Pueblo
Joselyn Lujan
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Zia Pueblo
LeAnn Saiz
Head Start Teacher Assistant
Zia Pueblo
Felicity Waquie
Head Start Cook
Zia Pueblo
Byron Shije
Bus Driver/Maintenance
CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATION
LaVonne Cate
Program Director
505-771-5385
Kevin Tenorio-Interim
Family/Nutrition/Health Services Coordinator
505-771-5366
Vacant
Education/Disabilities Coordinator
Cochiti Pueblo Head Start
272 Cochiti Street
Cochiti Pueblo, NM 87072
505-465-2454
Zia Pueblo Head Start
1000 Borrego Canyon Road
Zia Pueblo, NM 87053
505-867-3353 x513
Head Start
Invested in the needs of children and their families in an educational and community setting
by providing high quality comprehensive early childhood education services.
Every Child Deserves
a HEAD START
Investing in Future Generations
LaVonne Tortalita, Director
The Five Sandoval Head Start Program aims to strengthen the development of children from ages 3 to 5 through a comprehensive approach. We nurture the development of each child and their family with important focus on developing their strengths and needs. We strive to empower and enhance our children to become independent and self-confident, as well as be inquisitive learners by supporting them with effective educational, social, nutritional and health related services.
What We Offer Our Childen
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A safe and supportive environment
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Encouragement and development of creativity
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Nurturing and building of a positive self-esteem
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A holisic approach to learning through play
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Age-appropriate, culturally sound and educationally enriching activites
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Nutritious breakfast and lunch
What We Offer Our Parents
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Preschool at no cost
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Regular activity involvement opportunities
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Parent committee membership
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Policy council leadership
What We Offer Our Communities
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Collaboration efforts with community partnerships