Calico Butterfly Preschool is a child daycare & preschools daycare located at 1100 Indian School Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico NM. Find contact info, location details, and similar daycares nearby.
What Parents Say
Calico Butterfly Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational activities, playground improvements, and director Marisol's leadership and responsiveness. However, three one-star reviews from former parents and an ex-employee allege serious concerns under a different director named Linda, including poor supervision, neglect, unsanitary conditions, and mistreatment of both staff and children.
Both of our kids go to Calico Butterfly and we are so appreciative of their kindness and care. They are well organized, communicative, and always have fun, age appropriate and educational activities for the infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The outdoor play area is very nice with new structures and shade from mature trees. The program constantly makes efforts to improve and is always open to feedback. We love and trust Calico!
Our family has had a great experience with Calico Preschool. The director Marisol is very kind, organized, and caring. She is easy to communicate with. The facility is nice itself. They have made many improvements to the playground since we've started going. The playground has plenty of shade and grass to play in! All the teachers know my son by his name. They are so good with him. I know my son has done great here. He has made friends, he comes home and can demonstrate things he's learned at school. We can trust that he is in good hands at this school and feel he is safe.
Love this school. All of the staff are so compassionate and caring, and put great effort into making sure my daughter is safe, happy, and learning.
We love Calico! Both of my kids have attended since infancy (so for about 4 years now.) The director, Marisol, is truly amazing. She does an excellent job of creating a safe and encouraging environment for all of the children to blossom. She took over right before Covid hit and has faced many challenges with grace. Under her leadership, there have been hearing and vision screenings, updates to toys and furniture in the classrooms, and a brand new playground. She has worked very hard to improve the quality of the school. She listens to parents attentively and takes feedback into consideration. She fights for her teachers, encouraging raises to be approved by the board for them. All of the teachers my kids have had have been truly amazing. My eldest asks if he can go to school every weekend, that is how much he loves going and seeing his teacher and friends. Ms. Lucy and Ms. Emma are true gems in the program, but all of the teachers have provided great care. Whenever friends ask about daycare and preschool, I always recommend Calico!
Fortunately, Marisol must have changed up the place. Let me just say I had a difficult time returning to work full time, BUT Marisol reassured me they would help me and my baby in the transition and they sure did. My son has Magdalena as a teacher and she is hands on and I know my child is safe but also learning at school. Marisol and the staff are aware of age appropriate activities and are very professional But also make you feel right at home. This isn’t a daycare it’s a preschool for early learning with educated staff. If skeptical just call for a tour, you won’t be disappointed.