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About Us

Our Story

Western Heights was founded in 1968 by Wallace and Norma Franklin.  In 1962, Wallace and Norma opened Western Heights Church down on Bridge near Five Points.  They grew out of that location and relocated to our current location in 1965.  The child care center was opened in 1968 to meet the need of the community around them, when they noticed so many children were being left alone during the day.  Out of their love for the children of this community our learning center grew and flourished! 

2016 graduation

1962

Western Heights Church was founded by Rev. Wallace and Norma Franklin off of Bridge street in the south valley of Albuquerque, NM.

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1965 move to current location

1965

Relocated to current location. Pastor Franklin and the men of the church built the building where our child care center currently operates.

1968

Child care center opened.

1968 child care center opened
1970- elementary school classes begin

1970

Elementary School classes began.

1975

Kindergarten extension was built (now NMPrek room)

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1985 new church building was constructed

1985

New Church Building was constructed by Pastor Franklin and the men of the church.

1996

Three room portable was purchased

three room portal was purchased

2004

Steeple installed on the church

2011

Child care center nationally accredited.

2014

Two new portables finished.

2016

Reestablished as our own official non-profit organization!

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