Pando Little School is more than just a preschool.
We are a community of individuals dedicated to excellence in early childhood education.
Our primary work is with the children and families enrolled in our full-time preschool program where we tinker, play, explore, and love.
In addition to our work in the classroom, we collaborate with educators, organizations, elementary schools, and individuals across the state who care deeply about improving early childhood education in New Mexico Pando's philosophy is simple: Children are valued community members, capable of constructing their own understanding of the world.
Our classroom is a collaborative, interdisciplinary space that empowers children to engage their imagination, draw meaning from their own experiences, and participate in their community.
Our school's child-led curriculum generates opportunities for children to tinker, express themselves, and research their interests in a project-based environment.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Yearly Tuition: $7,200
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2017
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
We tend to get a little messy
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$1,045/month
Admissions Director
Melissa Scott
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Gardening, Neighborhood Walks
Arts and Music Programs:
Mixed Media Art, Music Class, Yoga
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Through others, we become ourselves.' - Lev Vygotsky
- At Pando, children:
- Feel safe, loved, and successful
- Before anything else, children must feel safe, loved, and successful. Teachers at Pando come to love and appreciate each child in their care. Through this relationship, teachers and children develop a nuanced understanding of one another, enabling teachers to create an individualized experience for every child.
- Investigate their interests
- Humans learn best when they inquire about something that has piqued their curiosity. Through careful listening and keen observation, we determine children's interests and use those interests as a jumping-off point for our classroom's dynamic curriculum.
- Learn in community
- We regard each child as inextricably entwined with their family, culture, peer group, and community. This web of relationships in which each of us lives is a resource we constantly strive to engage for the betterment of your child.
- Participate democratically
- Democratic processes are central to our day-to-day classroom functioning. Children participate in the planning and running of our daily classroom meetings, are encouraged to strive for consensus, master the mechanics of voting, engage in respectful dialogue, and learn to both lead,follow, and compromise.
- Engage issues of social justice
- We respect and support children's efforts to understand our complex society.We do this by cultivating in children the ability to empathize and adopt differing perspectives.When children bring ethical, emotionally fraught concerns into the classroom, we create a space where these topics can be explored.
- Connect with nature
- Time spent outside is time well spent. Children at Pando are given ample opportunities to play outside in natural environments. Gardening, composting, cloud-gazing, and stopping to smell the roses are all part of our curriculum.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pando Little School cost?
Pando Little School's tuition is approximately $7,200 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Pando Little School?
The application deadline for Pando Little School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Pando Little School located?
Pando Little School is located in the Southeast Heights neighborhood of Albuquerque, NM.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pando Little School is Axiom Christian Classical School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Serendipity Day School (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Serendipity Day School
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS-PK | 76 students 1.1 miles 124 Richmond Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 255-7336
1.1
NS-PK
76
St. Charles Borromeo Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 106 students 1.5 miles 1801 Hazeldine Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 767-1065
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 767-1065
1.5
PK-8
106
Grades: PK-8 | 189 students 1.6 miles 6201 Ross Ave Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
Albuquerque, NM 87108
(505) 256-1563
1.6
PK-8
189
Our Lady Of Fatima Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-8 | 227 students 1.7 miles 4020 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 255-6391
1.7
PK-8
227
Grades: K-12 | 129 students 1.8 miles 1404 Lead Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 347-9068
1.8
K-12
129
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