Kirtland Early Childhood Center

Head Start is a federally funded program to promote academic readiness by helping children through their social and cognitive development by employing educational, health, nutritional, social and other services. Children must turn 3 years old prior to August 31st/September 1st of the academic year and the maximum age is 5 years old. To enroll, visit our website.

Established in 1995, Esperanza Elementary School provides a variety of educational and extracurricular programs for students in kindergarten through grade five. The school has an enrollment of more than 600 students. It administers and Title I program for students. Esperanza Elementary School offers bilingual education program for Spanish- and Navajo-speaking students. The school maintains a library that houses a collection of over 15,000 titles, including videos, computer software, books and professional materials. It offers art, music, and physical and special education programs. In addition, the school encourages parental involvement in children s education and conducts parent-teacher conferences. It is governed by Farmington Municipal Schools, which operates elementary, middle and high schools. Esperanza Elementary School is located in Farmington, N.M.