The History of Jardin
In the summer of 1994 Sister Beth Daddio and Sister Anna Waldschmitt spoke with homeless providers in the Las Cruces area about the unmet needs of the homeless population in this area. Repeatedly these providers spoke to the need of young homeless families for immediate, safe childcare for their young children. Community leaders worked together and by December of 1995, Jardin de los Niños opened its doors at the Peace Lutheran Church on Missouri Ave.
When the center opened only two classrooms were provided, one for preschoolers and one for infants and toddlers. In February of 1996 a van was purchased for the transporting of children whose families had no other access to transportation.
As time passed we added two additional classrooms. Playgrounds were built and equipped. From the beginning, Jardin de los Niños has sought to work with parents. By 1997 instituted a comprehensive family support program.
We moved into our new building at 999 W. Amador on the Community of Hope Campus in 2001.
When the center opened only two classrooms were provided, one for preschoolers and one for infants and toddlers. In February of 1996 a van was purchased for the transporting of children whose families had no other access to transportation.
As time passed we added two additional classrooms. Playgrounds were built and equipped. From the beginning, Jardin de los Niños has sought to work with parents. By 1997 instituted a comprehensive family support program.
We moved into our new building at 999 W. Amador on the Community of Hope Campus in 2001.
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