Deanna Montano-Fuentes, Center Director
Ages: 6 weeks to 12 years
Open:
Elementary Schools Bussed To:
Chamiza, Marie M. Hughes, Tierra Antigua
Our center is accredited by NAEYC.
Welcome to Taylor Ranch KinderCare
Welcome to Taylor Ranch KinderCare in Albuquerque, New Mexico! Located off Montaño road, we treat every child like royalty in the "Duke City." We strongly believe in overall development and strive to improve your child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities. Our staff always works hard to instill lifelong confidence in children. At KinderCare, we get to know every one of our families as individuals. Our families consider us an extension of their own circle. Everyone belongs in our circle!
Our classrooms are places to thrive!
In our safe and healthy classrooms, your child will be engaged in learning experiences that meet them where they are, both socially and academically. With fun daily activities, passionate teachers, and great friends, a lifetime of confidence starts here. Contact the center director to learn more about our child care options and schedule a tour!
Meet Deanna Montano-Fuentes, Our Center Director
At KinderCare Since: 2017
Education: Child Development Associate, Certifications in Child Psychology and Health, Safety and Public Wellness
Favorite Children's Book: Corduroy
Meet Deanna Montano-Fuentes! She is the Center Director at Taylor Ranch KinderCare in Albuquerque, NM. Deanna attended Teachstone where she earned a Child Development Associate, as well as certifications in Child Psychology and Health, Safety and Public Wellness. She has been with KinderCare for six years, and before that she was an assistant director. Her favorite quote is, "The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up." - Dumbo. Outside of work, Deanna enjoys hiking, reading, going to the movies, visiting new places, volunteering in her community, and spending time with her family.
AMERICA’S MOST ACCREDITED
We’re so proud!
Nationally only 10% of daycares are accredited - nearly 100% of our learning centers are. That’s a big difference, and that means KinderCare kids are getting the very best. Here’s why.
SCHOOL-READY
What Learning Looks Like
Our talented early-childhood teachers set kids down the path toward becoming lifelong learners in a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Taylor Ranch KinderCare Programs
Infant Programs (6 weeks–1 year)
Leaving your baby in someone else’s care is a big step. Everyone at our centers—most importantly, our naturally gifted infant teachers—will work with you to make sure the transition goes smoothly. When you step into our infant classroom, you’ll see how much we want your infant to feel safe, loved, and ready to explore their world.
Toddler Programs (1–2 Years)
Everything in our toddler classroom is designed for little explorers. That’s because a lot is going on at this age. When your child is wandering all over the place, that means they’re learning and discovering new things every day. We’ll help them explore their interests (and find new ones!) as they play and learn.
Discovery Preschool Programs (2–3 Years)
This age is filled with so much wonder and curiosity. That’s why we offer a ton of books and toys and bring artwork down to kids eye level. Children in discovery preschool also begin to learn how we all work together in a classroom. Simple math and science, pretend play, and group play help them get used to a more structured school setting.
Preschool Programs (3–4 Years)
This age is all about expression, when kids really start to form their own ideas about what they want to play and how they want to create. Every day in our preschool classroom, your child will explore science experiments, create artwork, and play pretend—all the skills needed for their big next step: kindergarten!
Prekindergarten Programs (4–5 Years)
When you walk into one of our pre-K classrooms, you’ll see artwork and writing displayed around the room. Labels are everywhere to help kids connect letters with words. You’ll also see pictures on the walls that reflect the families in our community. Your child will also deepen their knowledge in language, math, science, Spanish, and social skills.
Before- and After-School Programs (5–12 Years)
You can count on us to provide reliable care for your school-ager while you’re at work, with safe transportation from our center to your child’s school and back! Whether your child wants to start a drama club, build a volcano, or create a comic book, they will have a place to follow their dreams. Your child will start and end the day with a whole lot of fun!
School Break Programs (preschool, prekindergarten, and school-age)
Winter break, spring break, summer break—when school’s out (but you still need to work), you can count on KinderCare to provide a safe and supportive learning environment that’s focused on fun. We welcome children ages 5–12 during school break times and make sure they have a sensational, screen-free experience they won’t forget.
Participating Child Care Aware Center
KinderCare partners with Child Care Aware® of America to offer fee assistance for Active Duty military families and flexible support to fit their needs when care at a Child Development Center on the installation is not available.
Learning Adventures - Enrichment Program
Cooking Academy™ (3 – 12 Years)
In Cooking Academy, kids learn new recipes from cultures around the world and develop a healthy relationship with food. They’ll whip up everything from Southwest rainbow lettuce wraps to pumpkin muffins, building their skills in STEM, communication, and more along the way. And yes—little chefs get to eat their culinary creations!
Music Explorers™ (2 – 4 Years)
KinderCare families are already giving a standing ovation to our newest Learning Adventures program: Music Explorers! Kids will learn to sing, move, listen, play instruments, and even create their own tunes. Our original curriculum blends math, science, social studies, literacy, and mindfulness (think yoga!) for a uniquely KinderCare way of learning the foundations of music.
Phonics Adventures® (2 – 4 Years)
Learning how to read is a whole lot of fun at KinderCare! We help kids grow to love books and words (and get ready for kindergarten) in our Phonics Adventures program. From discovering the basics of vowels to practicing poetry, kids learn all about letters and sounds in small-group lessons made just for their age group. (Bonus: Kids who attend our phonics program are more prepared than their peers for school—and we have the data to prove it.)
Spanish
Spanish Adventures provides young learners with a foundation for later success with the Spanish language. Music, games, children's Spanish literature, and other tools give children multiple opportunities to hear, practice, and see Spanish language to develop vocabulary and conversation skills. Curriculum includes lessons on greetings, numbers, colors, animals, family, body parts, and pets, as well as how to engage conversationally during common scenarios at home, a restaurant, or at the zoo.
Our Teachers
We're the only company in early childhood education to select teachers based on natural talent. Being a great educator isn't enough though. KinderCare teachers are also amazing listeners, nurturers, boo-boo fixers, and smile-makers. Put more simply, we love our teachers and your child will, too.
Meet just a few of our amazing KinderCare teachers!
A KINDERCARE TEACHER WITH
An Artist's Heart
"My classroom is full of art!” says Mary Annthipie-Bane, an award-winning early childhood educator at KinderCare. Art and creative expression, she says, help children discover who they really are.
We put our best-in-class teachers in a best-in-class workplace. We're so proud to have been named one of Gallup's 37 winners of the Great Workplace Award. When you put great teachers in an engaging center, your children will experience an amazing place to learn and grow.
Family Stories
Don't take our word for it. Hear what our families have to say about our amazing center!
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My son started at KinderCare when he was two years old. Prior to KinderCare he was at a home daycare. Taylor Ranch KinderCare really helped him catch up to where he should be as far as speech and large- and small-motor skills. They also really helped him master his potty training. I am thankful that he has had great teachers all the way through his journey at KinderCare. He is now almost seven and going into first grade. He is in the School Age before- and after-school program, which really helps me out because with my work schedule, I would not be able to take him to and from school. The fact that they bus him to and from his school back to KinderCare has really helped me so much.
”Cory - KinderCare Parent
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When my son first started at KinderCare, he was only three months old and I was very nervous to leave him. When I met his teacher, my worries subsided. I love his teacher and the way she is with the infants. She talks to them and comforts them. I definitely feel confident in leaving him for the day because I know the love and care that he needs will be given to him by his teacher.
”Anonymous - KinderCare Parent
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I have raised three boys in my years of service at KinderCare. My oldest son is 17 and excelled in the KinderCare program by reading at four years old. I have two other boys who are nine and two. My nine-year-old son took the Learning Adventures Reading program because he wasn’t progressing the way he should. Through the reading program at KinderCare, his confidence was boosted and he is now reading one grade above where he should be. My two-year-old is defiantly two, but he loves his class and his teachers! He also loves the Learning Adventures Music program. I am so grateful to the KinderCare curriculum and special staff members that have served me and my family for 15 years!
”Reveille H. - KinderCare Parent
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I had a parent inquire about us in October, that are moving from Long Beach, CA. The mother said that they would be living here between January and February. They were finally able to come down here to look for housing and a center. The mother was so happy when they drove up to the center, because her son saw the building and was yelling school school! They came in and the little boy started to ask where his friends were. They mother said after the tour, that he went to a KinderCare in Long Beach, and that because he saw the sign and the red roof, he was ready to come in. She said that she felt very comfortable leaving him here, because we stayed in contact with her and that she knew all her son would have to get use to were the new teachers and children, and because the curriculum and schedules were the same, it would be the perfect fit!
”Aubrey Assistant Director - KinderCare Parent
Who Are KinderCare Families?
They hail from hundreds of cities across the country from countless backgrounds, and proudly represent every walk in life. What our families have in common, though, is the want to give their children the best start in life. We are so proud to be their partner in parenting.
Hear from just a few of our amazing KinderCare families.
A Globe-Trotting Family Finds A
Home in Houston
Four young children, four different passports, two languages, two full-time jobs…oh, and a few triathlons thrown in for good measure. Meet the globe-trotting Colettas—a family on the go.
Frequently Asked Questions
What accreditations does KinderCare have?
We are your trusted caregiver. Our centers are state-licensed and regularly inspected to make sure everything meets or exceeds standards, including child-to-teacher ratios and safe facilities. Our centers aren’t just licensed—most are accredited, too! Find out more.
Do you offer part-time schedules at Taylor Ranch KinderCare?
Everybody’s schedule is different. We’re happy to offer quality, affordable part-time and full-time childcare. Drop-in care may also be available. Reach out to your Center Director to learn more.
How does naptime work at Taylor Ranch KinderCare?
Our teachers meet every child’s needs during naptime. Our teachers know how to get babies to nap. In fact, they are pros at getting children of any age to nap. Visit our article on "10 Ways We Help Kids Get a Great Daycare Nap" to learn more.
Do you support alternative diets?
We strive to be as inclusive as possible. To that point, we provide a vegetarian option at mealtime, take care to not serve common allergens and can adapt menus based on your child’s food sensitivities. If your child has additional needs, we’ll work with you to figure out a plan.
Are meals included in tuition? Can I choose to send my child with lunch?
We provide nutritious meals and snacks developed by a registered dietician to meet the needs of rapidly growing bodies and minds. If your child has special dietary requirements and you would prefer to bring in their lunch, please make arrangements with the center director.
Does my child need to be potty-trained?
Every child begins toilet learning at a different age. Until your child shows an interest in toilet learning, we’ll provide diaper changes on an as-needed basis. When your child shows an interest, we'll discuss how to work together to encourage toilet learning.