The FUTURE is

Gold Star Bright

Children Thrive In Culturally-Sensitive
Care That Now Spans Over 2 Decades
The FUTURE is

Gold Star Bright

Children Thrive In Culturally-Sensitive
Care That Now Spans Over 2 Decades
THE FUTURE IS

Gold Star Bright

Children Thrive In Culturally-Sensitive
Care That Now Spans Over 2 Decades

Preschool & Child Care Center Serving Farmington, NM

Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence!

Join us as we honor 25 incredible years of learning, growth, and community. Here's to the past, present, and the golden future ahead!

Enrollment Is Open For FREE PRE-K

Give Your Child A Head Start For School
At No Cost!

Get Ready to Be Amazed

The Moment You Walk Through The Door!

Farm-To-Preschool Gardens Inspire Healthier Lifestyles

Farm-To-Preschool Gardens Inspire Healthier Lifestyles

Being a Farm-to-Preschool pilot site means fresh food grown onsite and in partnership with local farmers. Your child gets hands-on fruit and vegetable gardening experience and brings home produce and recipe cards, so the whole family benefits from the program.

At No Extra Cost to Your Family — An Award-Winning Menu Kids Love

At Gold Star Academy, Chef Ryan proudly prepares healthy, delicious meals each day in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchen. By partnering with local farmers and incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables grown right onsite, we create home-cooked meals that are both nutritious and full of flavor. Our award-winning menu not only meets — but often exceeds — state nutritional standards, helping children grow, learn, and thrive with every bite.

At No Extra Cost to Your Family — An Award-Winning Menu Kids Love
Playgrounds & Open Spaces For Safe Outdoor Adventures

Safe Outdoor Adventures & Spaces to Explore

Our spacious, age-appropriate playgrounds give children the perfect place to play, explore, and grow every single day. Designed with safety and fun in mind, each outdoor area is thoughtfully equipped to support developing gross motor skills, encourage active play, and inspire imagination. From specially designed infant and toddler spaces to exciting play areas for older children, every child has room to move, learn, and enjoy the outdoors in a safe and engaging environment at Gold Star Academy.

An Owner Who Truly Knows & Cares About Families

Barbara is deeply passionate about supporting children and families across New Mexico. As President of the New Mexico Child Care and Education Association and the Early Childhood Sector Leader for the 100% San Juan County Coalition, she works tirelessly — including attending legislative sessions in Santa Fe — advocating for children, families, and high-quality early childhood education. Her dedication helps ensure families at Gold Star Academy receive exceptional care and learning experiences every day.

An Owner Who Truly Knows & Cares About Families
Trained, Dedicated, & Diverse Teachers Guide Small Classes

Trained, Dedicated, & Diverse Teachers Guide Small Classes

Your child’s teachers reflect rich diversity, including Native American and Hispanic heritage. These qualified, passionate, highly-educated leaders give your child the exceptional education they deserve with skill, experience, and empathy. 

We Believe In Small Class Sizes:

CLASS NEW MEXICO AGSA
Infants
6:1
4:1
2-year-olds
10:1
6:1
3-year-olds
12:1
8:1
4-year-olds
14:1
10:1
School Age (5 – 12)
15:1
12:1

Class

  • Infants
  • 2-year-olds
  • 3-year-olds
  • 4-year-olds
  • School Age (5 - 12)

New Mexico

  • 6:1
  • 10:1
  • 12:1
  • 14:1
  • 15:1

AGSA

  • 4:1
  • 6:1
  • 8:1
  • 10:1
  • 12:1

Personal Support Helps Kids Prepare For School

Participation in NM FOCUS and NM Pre-K gives your child’s teacher the freedom to create and tailor the curriculum based on observation, needs, and individual development. Your little one gets personal support to head to kindergarten fully prepared.

Personal Support Helps Kids Prepare For School

Exciting Field Trips & Special Visitors

From visits with local police officers and firefighters to fun adventures at places like Townsend Farms, children enjoy exciting experiences that bring learning to life. Our engaging field trips and special in-house visitors help children connect with their community, explore the world around them, and create lasting memories through hands-on learning and discovery at Gold Star Academy.

Daily Communications With Convenient, Handy Parent App

Your easy-to-use Procare® app puts your child’s day at your fingertips. Teachers send you adorable photos and videos, classroom activity updates, and memos to keep you connected to your little one’s day and give you peace of mind.

Daily Communications With Convenient, Handy Parent App

We Support Families
Who Qualify For Subsidy

FAQs

At Gila, Auburn, Huntzinger, and Crouch Mesa, our hours are 6:30 am – 6:00 pm
At Elm, we’re open 6:30 am – 5:45 pm

The health and safety of our children, families, and staff are always a top priority at Gold Star Academy. Our team follows strict daily cleaning and sanitization procedures to maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment throughout our schools.

Classrooms, bathrooms, common areas, toys, learning materials, and all high-touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized multiple times throughout the day using childcare-approved cleaning products. Staff members closely follow state licensing regulations and health guidelines to help reduce the spread of germs and illness.

In addition to daily deep cleaning routines, we emphasize proper handwashing practices, maintain organized and hygienic classroom environments, and regularly sanitize shared spaces and equipment. Our goal is to provide families with peace of mind knowing their children are learning and growing in a clean, safe, and well-cared-for environment every day.

At Gold Star Academy, creating a safe and secure environment for every child is one of our highest priorities. Our schools are designed with multiple layers of safety and security measures to help provide families with peace of mind each day.

All centers feature restricted-access entrances that require uniquely assigned codes to help ensure only authorized individuals may enter the building. Security cameras are utilized throughout the facility for internal monitoring, and our playgrounds are fully enclosed with secure fencing designed to provide safe outdoor play spaces for every age group.

In addition, all staff members are thoroughly screened and trained in emergency procedures, including CPR and First Aid certification. Our team regularly practices safety protocols and maintains close supervision of children at all times. We also follow strict check-in and check-out procedures to ensure every child is safely accounted for throughout the day.

From secure facilities to highly trained staff, we are committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing, and protected environment where children can learn, play, and thrive with confidence.

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How Old Is Your Child?

Infants

6 weeks - 11 months

Toddlers

12 - 23 Months

Twos

24 - 35 months

NM PreK

3 & 4 Year Olds

Before & After School

5 - 12 Years​

Summer Camp

5 - 12 Years​