We've been at Precious Moments for about a year now and we LOVE it. My son started out in the fours…read moreclass and is now in the NM pre-k program. He used to hate going to school and now (most days) he wakes up so excited to get to school to see his friends and teachers. Belle and Bernadette are great directors, very friendly and attentive to any concerns. The facility is always very clean and comfortable. This facility's response to COVID has been impressive. I feel very confident dropping my son off every day knowing that he's in good hands and kept very safe. I can't recommend this place enough.

Worst childcare, Director Bella has 0 customer service skills, no resolve for issues, and lacks…read morecommunication skills. My child was kicked out for a bogus reason because as a single parent I advocated for her well-being. Yes, my child would have accidents and no communication, no communication additional clothing was needed, she would have clothes and undies not hers, diapers that didn't fit, pull ups or no undies, or nothing at all plus red and irritated private parts. My child went to that facility since 6 weeks old and never had so many issues that weren't resolved until recently such as failure to be aware of her lactose allergy and served her whole milk in lieu of Lactaid on numerous occasions. I am appalled this center has not received more complaints and inspections for the lack of attention to detail for each child in their care and the lack of training management has. Also they bribe currently enrolled parents to place positive reviews in order to receive fee waivers, don't trust the reviews. Please review this website for reports on daycares: https://www.nmececd.org/child-care-services/child-care-licensed-and-registered-provider-inspection-surveys/

Like other reviewers pointed out, the director is curt and judgmental. Some of the workers are…read morevery contentious and gossipy. I would not recommend taking your children here. I know it's hard to find a good daycare, but these folks are not respectful towards families.

The director is an amazing person and is truly wonderful with children. Anyone who has made…read moreassumptions about her just don't know her well enough. She is one of the best people out there! She hires the best and works hard day and night for each individual child. This place cares!

Peppermint Stick is awesome! My nephew and my daughter attended and we felt that they were like an…read moreextended family. My wife and I were first time parents and they were also very helpful in answering our parenting questions. I've recommended Peppermint Stick to multiple parents and they have all been equally impressed. You will not be disappointed with Peppermint Stick!

I can't say enough good things about the Peppermint school! Both of my kids go to this school, and…read morewe love it. The teachers are caring, loving, and funny, my kids love them so much! They go to school happy every single day, they are learning so many songs and poems, they do projects and activities, music and yoga, take a look at their Facebook page to see how smiling the kids are there. We went to a very famous different daycare in the past, it was fancier for sure, but we had such a horrible experience with the teachers' turnover and the relational coldness. We were unsure about moving to this small school, but we could not have made a better decision, the atmosphere is warm and happy, it is like a second family for all of us. I can't recommend this school enough!

I was hired and then got put in the hiring process. I tried reaching out over the span of a few…read moreweeks with NO RESPONSE. Don't try to work here, you'll waste your time. Employers are unprofessional enough to ghost you

If you are at all affiliated with the University of New Mexico, (and I have a friend who audits one…read moreonline course a semester just to gain access to this place) this is a facility that is unlikely to be matched for a couple reasons. First of all, they have an unfair advantage in facilities. There's not a lot of day cares that can afford such an institution with about 9 age-segregated buildings a giant court yard, 6 age-segregated playgrounds, and a full office staff without state subsidies and student fee. So take advantage. There is a primary teacher and about two assistant teachers per room and the kid to teacher ratio is well below state standards. The facility is very organized and they have a long term development plan which goes from infancy through the Pre-K program (which thankfully got some of it's funding cuts returned.) Kids leave this place with extremely good communication skills and are able to verbally resolve conflicts and express feelings and needs maturely by the age of four. They also seem to be very well prepared academically for public kindergarten. The prices are on the high side of moderate but not out of the vicinity of other top daycares around town especially with the student discount. There is a significant waiting list of about 6-12 months so I recommend putting your new-born on this waiting list and several others even if you don't intend to start daycare for another year or so. My five year old started here when she was about 1 and a half on a drop in schedule and moved into a half day by two and eventually a full day. She always had a good time and never once complained about not liking it there. She had several wonderful teachers that still know her and me by name. They still offer before and after school care for kindergarten but we've decided to try other places. My two year old went there for about a year and loves her teacher and I think the feeling is mutual.