Our Preschool
Mission Statement: Our mission is to empower young children to understand and honor their feelings, laying a solid foundation for developing strong self-esteem. We strive to create an environment and program that not only teaches but also embodies empathy, compassion and respect.
Shambala, meaning "place of peace," is a place where harmony and well-being flourish, welcoming and honoring all who enter. Shambala House Preschool embodies this spirit, offering a nurturing environment where every child is welcomed, honored, and cherished.
Shambala House Preschool provides children with a sanctuary where they can freely express themselves, away from the complexities of the adult world. While we are not a religious institution, our activities are connected to the spirit—the spirit of the land and the human heart. Every day, we celebrate nature, inspire imaginative play, and engage in storytelling, songs, and interactive circle time.
Our Belief
“Michele is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend her! My daughter loved her and would come home from school always talking about ‘Ms. Michele’.” - JD, Santa Fe
“Michele is amazing! My daughter was very shy when she first started but now she goes running in. I am so grateful for Michele and how she has helped my little one grow so much… Michele really makes it feel like a community and not just a preschool. She is very attentive with all the children. I could not imagine going anywhere else!” - GS, Santa Fe
We teach from the Heart to the Heart.
Serving children and parents for ages 18 months - 5 years old
We at Shambala House Preschool believe that ongoing nurturing relationships and supportive, warm emotional interactions are the first and most important building block in proper brain development.
This is a continuous need throughout our lives but most imperative during the first 7 years of life. The emotional tone and nuanced interactions within relationships are essential to shaping our identities and influencing our learning.
We believe that it is ongoing nurturing relationships that facilitate a child’s ability to learn and think. We believe our society has lost the “village” needed to raise a child, and we are committed to re-creating that village through our preschool.