Preschool Student Handbook

Find the Pre-K Student Handbook compiled by the Early Childhood Team.

Downloads

• Pre-K Student Handbook 2025-2026 (PDF)
• Pre-K Student Handbook Spanish (español) 2025-2026

Vision Statement

All Albuquerque Public Schools early childhood programs will provide exemplary developmentally appropriate practices in all inclusive environments. 

Mission Statement

The Early Childhood Team will support schools in implementing developmentally appropriate best practices, in high-quality Early Childhood Classrooms for children and their families.

Collaborative Partnership

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) with collaborative partners of YDI Head Start, City of Albuquerque Child Development Centers and other Pre-K providers are working to ensure that 3 and 4-year old students will have access to high quality Preschool services through a non-competitive process.

Other collaborative partners include: New Mexico Public Education Department, New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department, UNM Center for Development & Disability, and One Albuquerque Family & Community Services.

Table of Contents

1. What is Preschool
2. Eligibility and Enrollment
3. Health and Wellness
4. Attendance
5. Transportation for Pre-K
6. Program Expectations and Policies
7. Family Engagement Plan
8. Curriculum
9. Transition Plans
10. Professional Development
11. Quality Improvement Plans