At East Gate Kids we recognize a child's individuality while honoring the kind of upbringing a parent desires.
When we, as parents, choose to pursue a career or desire a better life for ourselves and our children, choosing a childcare provider is an important step in our child's life.
We provide a safe, nurturing environment with positive staff and child interactions.
We center our curriculum on meeting the child's developmental needs through assessments, observations and age appropriate learning through play.
The children will experience hands on play while being equipped with skills needed to get ready for school.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked NM School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
East Gate Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
180 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 49%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To make a lovable school, industrious, inventive, livable, documentable and communicable, a place of research, learning, re-cognition and reflection, where children, teachers and families feel well- is our point of arrival.
- At East Gate Kids we recognize a child's individuality while honoring the kind of upbringing a parent desires. When we, as parents, chose to pursue a career or desire a better life for ourselves and our children, choosing a childcare provider is an important step in our child's life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Gate Kids's ranking?
East Gate Kids ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for East Gate Kids?
The application deadline for East Gate Kids is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is East Gate Kids located?
East Gate Kids is located in the La Cuesta neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
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