Cross of Hope Preschool

Our Teachers

Trisha McClain, Director Trisha holds a Master’s of Education Degree and has been working in the field of early childhood education for 23 years. Her favorite thing about being in this field is experiencing the world through the eyes of the children, and supporting them in their spiritual, academic, and social-emotional development.

Amber Griffith, Administrative Assistant Amber is an enthusiastic mom of one who is in the process of earning her CDA. Amber enjoys exploring our beautiful state while ballooning with her pilot husband and young son.

Lori Braunhardt, Lead Preschool Teacher

Rhonda Cantu, Educational Assistant

Ann Martin, Lead Preschool Teacher

Krissy Castillo, Educational Assistant Ms. Krissy has two young children and spends her days loving on our youngest students.

Philosophy

At Cross of Hope Preschool, we believe the early years are a precious time for growth, discovery, and joy! Our preschool is a place where children are known, nurtured, and encouraged to explore the world around them through play, meaningful relationships, and engaging learning experiences. Our dedicated teachers create warm, safe classrooms that support each child’s social, emotional, academic, and spiritual development.

We value strong partnerships with families and believe that working together helps children thrive. We are honored to partner with you during this important season of your child’s life.

Location

Cross of Hope Preschool is a part of Cross of Hope Lutheran Church that resides in the Taylor Ranch Neighborhood. Conveniently located at Golf Course and Montano, we are an essential part of Albuquerque’s Westside.

About our program

At Cross of Hope Preschool in Albuquerque, children thrive in a positive, Christ-centered learning environment. With a unique focus on hands-on experiences, each child receives individualized care and instruction, with plenty of opportunities for parents to be involved. It’s a place where little ones can grow, explore, and have fun learning about our world in a truly nurturing setting.

Admissions

We are committed to making our preschool program accessible and affordable for families. New Mexico now offers a universal childcare assistance program, which means preschool tuition at Cross of Hope can potentially be covered by the state for many families. In fact, all families with preschool-aged children are eligible to apply for this support.

This initiative may reduce or even eliminate your out-of-pocket preschool tuition costs (as state reimbursement becomes fully available). It’s a wonderful development that allows children to receive a high-quality Christian preschool education without financial barriers. We’re happy to help families navigate this program so as many children as possible can benefit from our preschool.

Tuition cost will vary depending on the class offering that your child enrolls in.