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Early Education at DECC
Duranes Early Childhood Center (DECC) is a specialty pre-K school run by Albuquerque Public Schools, located at 2436 Zickert Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104. The facility focuses on early learning and developmental programs for young children aged 3 to 4.
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Family Services & Resources
Duranes Early Childhood Center is a community school, which means we provide families with access to helpful services and resources right here at our school.
We can connect families with resources for:
- Food assistance
- Clothing
- Rent and housing assistance
- Legal support
- And other family needs
For more information or to request support, please contact our School Community Coordinator. Someone from our team will get in touch with you and help connect you with available resources.
Attendance Matters at Duranes Early Childhood
Regular school attendance helps children build positive habits, stay engaged with friends and teachers, and succeed academically.
Showing up every day supports a child's routine, learning, and connection to their school community.
Please take a moment to review our school attendance policy.
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