First Friends Play Studio
Opening Soon in Albuquerque, NM
A small-group early childhood play community rooted in rhythm, respect, creativity, and joyful beginnings.
Only 6 spaces available.
A gentle place to play, grow, and belong.
First Friends offers a calm, relationship-centered alternative to large daycare settings. Children are welcomed into a beautiful home-studio environment where they can play deeply, build confidence, and form meaningful first friendships.
With a small group of children, each child is known, supported, and seen.
Programs
Drop-Off Developmental Studio
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
A gentle morning rhythm of free play, snack, outdoor time, stories, self-directed movement, and relationship.
Parent + Child Classes
Choose one weekly class:
Monday or Wednesday
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Children explore freely while caregivers are supported in understanding development, behavior, and the rhythms of early childhood.
Rooted in relationship. Guided by respect.
Inspired by respectful caregiving, imaginative play, and child development, First Friends honors childhood as a sacred season of wonder, movement, beauty, and connection.
Children need time to play, adults they can trust, and spaces that invite curiosity.
Why families choose First Friends
Small group care
Only 6 children at a time.
Play-based learning
Children learn through movement, imagination, friendship, and exploration.
Beautiful home-studio environment
Warm, calm, and thoughtfully prepared.
Relationship-centered
Children are known and respected.
Community for families
Parent-child classes and community events create connection beyond drop-off.
Join the Priority Enrollment List
First Friends is opening with limited space. Families on the Priority Enrollment List will receive first access to tours, founding family rates, class registration, and opening updates.
Come see if First Friends feels like a warm and nourishing beginning for you and your child.
We would love to welcome your family as the studio comes to life.
