Christina Montoya

Owner/Director

I hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and am currently working toward a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I have over three years of experience working in childcare and bring a strong understanding of child development, family support, and social-emotional learning. I am dedicated to supporting each child’s growth through compassionate care, positive guidance, and high-quality early learning experiences.

Melissa Kettle

Owner/Director

I hold an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Administration and have been working in childcare since 2020. I am currently continuing my education by working toward my Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. I am passionate about creating a safe, nurturing environment where children feel supported, valued, and excited to learn.

Community Resources

Universal Childcare

At Tiny Hands Learning Center, we believe every family deserves access to high-quality early childhood education. New Mexico offers a Free Child Care Assistance Program that helps eligible families cover the cost of care, making quality Pre-K more accessible for working parents and caregivers.

Through this program, many families may qualify for little to no out-of-pocket child care costs, depending on household size, income, and employment or school status. Funding is provided by the State of New Mexico and is designed to support children’s early learning while easing financial stress for families.

If you are interested in applying for free child care, you can learn more and submit an application through the official New Mexico Child Care Assistance portal using the link below. Our team is also happy to help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.

https://eligibility.ececd.nm.gov/eligibility/public/application/applicationInfo.page?dswid=-9380

Please note: While Tiny Hands Learning Center plans to accept child care assistance, eligibility and approval are determined by the State of New Mexico.

Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) – USDA

• National program that reimburses healthy meals and snacks at childcare centers.

• Family resource on nutrition standards and meal patterns.
  👉 https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp

• Tiny Hands Learning Center proudly participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), providing nutritious, balanced meals and snacks to support healthy growth and learning.

PBS Parents & PBS Kids

Parenting tips and educational activities.
👉 https://www.pbs.org/parents

NM Family Engagement Center

• Offers parenting information, tools, workshops, and tips for building learning at home.
  👉 https://www.nmececd.org/family-engagement

Reach Out and Read (NM)

• Encourages early literacy: pediatricians give books during check-ups.
  👉 https://reachoutandread.org

New Mexico Early Childhood Mental Health Supports

• Support for families and young children’s social-emotional development.
  👉 https://www.nmececd.org/ecmh