Our story

Rooted in community. Built around children.

Founded on a simple belief: every child deserves to feel loved, safe, and free to grow at their own pace.

A place where your child is family.

Our founder set out to create the kind of warm, attentive care she knew every child deserved — a real neighborhood center where every child is loved like their own.

Today, that commitment lives in every room. Our teachers greet each child by name, celebrate every milestone, and make sure every family feels like they truly belong.

Family-owned Community-rooted Educator-led
Founder portrait
Early days photo

The values behind every day.

01

Belonging first

Every child and family is welcomed exactly as they are.

02

Wonder over worksheets

Curiosity leads; learning follows naturally through play.

03

Slow, steady growth

We meet children where they are and grow at their pace.

04

Nature as teacher

Outdoor time and natural materials anchor every week.

05

Partnership with parents

We're an extension of home, in constant conversation.

06

Safe, always

Rigorous standards so you can breathe easy all day.

How we grew.

Founded

One family's promise

Precious Moments opens its doors with a simple belief: every child deserves to be loved like family.

Growing

Serving more families

Programs expand to care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K children across Albuquerque.

Today

Still growing together

Hundreds of families later, the warmth and the promise remain exactly the same.

Educators who feel like family.

Our teachers are dedicated, certified early-childhood educators who genuinely love what they do.

Owner & Executive Director

Sheremma DeSaussure

Owner & Executive Director

Loved by the families we serve.

Rated 4.8★ by 167 Albuquerque families on Google.

★★★★★

The teachers truly care about every child. My little one has grown so much in confidence and curiosity since starting here.

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A local parent
Albuquerque family
★★★★★

Warm, attentive, and genuinely loving. You can tell everyone here truly cares about the children and the families.

Parent photo
A local parent
Albuquerque family
★★★★★

We looked at several centers before choosing Precious Moments. The difference was immediately clear — it just feels like home.

Parent photo
A local parent
Albuquerque family

Want to feel the difference yourself?

The best way to know Precious Moments is to visit. We'd love to show you around.

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