Western Heights was founded in 1968 by Wallace and Norma Franklin. In 1962, Wallace and Norma opened Western Heights Church down on Bridge near Five Points. They grew out of that location and relocated to our current location in 1965. The child care center was opened in 1968 to meet the need of the community around them, when they noticed so many children were being left alone during the day.
Out of their love for the children of this community our learning center grew and flourished! Western Heights Church was founded by Rev. Wallace and Norma Franklin off of Bridge street in the south valley of Albuquerque, NM. Relocated to current location. Pastor Franklin and the men of the church built the building where our child care center currently operates.
Out of their love for the children of this community our learning center grew and flourished! Western Heights Church was founded by Rev. Wallace and Norma Franklin off of Bridge street in the south valley of Albuquerque, NM. Relocated to current location. Pastor Franklin and the men of the church built the building where our child care center currently operates.
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Your investment in Western Heights Learning Center enables us to provide services to families who need it most during their child's most critical time of growth and development. Make a donation in the amount of your choice or look through the options below to find specific ways to help children and families in need.
I love Western Heights learning center the teachers are amazing and friendly I love that my granddaughter is learning so much in school and learning so much about God. Thank you everyone at Western Heights. Love you guys! Thank you for continuing to love the kids there and doing what your grandma and grandpa started years and years ago.
Western Heights participates in the USDA's Child and Adult Food Care Program. Prepared in a commercial kitchen, our meals are nutritious and include breakfast, lunch and snack. Our cooks take great care in preparing food for our children and are very involved in making sure the menus are healthy and delicious.
Western Heights uses learning through play to encourage cognitive, physical, spiritual, social, emotional, creative and language development in our classrooms. We use an academically solid, biblically sound curriculum called Bob Jones Press in our K4 class that has been developed over almost 50 years.
Our NMPreK & Early NMPreK classroom is full of energy and playful learning. With many years' experience, our teachers in the classroom are trained to provide an environment that is rich in learning. Curriculum is built upon the interests of the children and molded to grow as their curiosity grows. New Mexico PreK is a state funded program that is free to our families.
Reviews (10)
Nathan Corley
Jan 30, 2020
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I love this place! Just by being on the property, you start to feel and understand the heartbeat of it. You know the director and co-director have a heart for all of the students that attend here. I have seen so much growth in the center since I have attended. I have had the honor of meeting with the founder, Norma, and hearing her stories about the center and how they started always warms my heart! I know it has had some ups and downs, every place does. Every day, this place gets covered in prayer, and God has always seen them through. LOVE LOVE LOVE Western Heights!!
Vic Padilla
Nov 04, 2019
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Meghan Cheshire
Aug 13, 2019
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Juliana Garcia
Aug 13, 2019
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I love working here. I think its a great place to build godly relationships. The staff i work with are so supportive and encouraging every single day. Each teacher i encounter work hard to make the kids are learning well and thoroughly spending as much time building relationships with them. God certainly has a purpose for all of us here and its a great place to take your child if you want to invest your time in their education.
Valeria Salazar
Jul 14, 2019
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I have been a part of this school since my brother, who is now a senior in high school, was in 3rd grade. My family and I have formed great relationships with the teachers and staff. My children now go to Western Heights and It is because of this school that my son wants to be a pastor and help children in need when he grows up.
Major Tuttle
Jul 13, 2019
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LESS THAN 1 RATING:
As an educator I was invited to present very special animals on their science night. My program is free to schools but dependent on summary done by the administration-in the case Christa Peal, who had agreed beforehand to provide what we needed. She provided NOTHING. Upon numerous phone calls and emails I am still waiting 4 months after the program.
Totally UNPROFESSIONAL conduct. I will NEVER go to Western Heights Community School in NM with anything to provide anythog or for anything again. I am also advising the Herpetological Society of NM which was there with support
As an educator I was invited to present very special animals on their science night. My program is free to schools but dependent on summary done by the administration-in the case Christa Peal, who had agreed beforehand to provide what we needed. She provided NOTHING. Upon numerous phone calls and emails I am still waiting 4 months after the program.
Totally UNPROFESSIONAL conduct. I will NEVER go to Western Heights Community School in NM with anything to provide anythog or for anything again. I am also advising the Herpetological Society of NM which was there with support
Natalie Harris
Jun 30, 2019
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Vanessa Soto
Jun 03, 2019
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I absolutely love this school! Both of my sons attended since they were three years of age. My oldest is now 13 and my youngest is in 2nd grade. The staff and teachers are very welcoming and make us feel like we are a part of their family. We love helping at school functions and just being in such a positive environment. My youngest son absolutely loves school and is happy to go everyday. I could not have asked for a better school to have my children attend. This school really is a blessing to have in the valley❤️
Shani Serna
Dec 04, 2018
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I cannot say enough about this school! Both my children attended this school and years in between. Even with the years gap between when they both attended the caring nature of the staff remained the same. The curriculum was above average! They both learned so much and loved all the teachers we came in contact with. This is a Christian based school and it really shows, not only through their kindness but the heart for their community is profound! Recommend!!
S. L.-R.
Oct 31, 2017
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I can't say anything about the K-8, but my oldest attended the NM free pre k program and we fell in love with this place. When my second daughter needed preschool, I toured several facilities closer to my work, but nothing felt like it could live up to Western Heights. Even educators at the other preschools talk about how great people are at Western Heights. Don't be fooled by the location. I'd drive out of my way to go here, and I've known other parents who do so as well.
