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1,153 Daycare Centers in New Mexico

Browse 1,153 daycare centers across New Mexico. Find licensed daycare centers, compare options by city, and choose the best childcare for your family.

Choosing Daycare Centers in New Mexico

Finding the right daycare center for your child is crucial. Understanding the landscape of childcare services in New Mexico can make the decision-making process smoother.

New Mexico has about 1,153 daycares providing essential child services for families in the state.

Compare the average fees charged by daycare centers in New Mexico. Consider your budget while ensuring that the chosen daycare offers the necessary services and quality care.

Daycare Breakdown in New Mexico

There are 1,153 daycares in New Mexico: 165 headstart facilities, 168 before/after school centers, 42 religious facility daycares, and 778 childcare and preschool centers.

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Family Learning Center INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Family Learning Center Inc. in Espanola is generally well-regarded with a 4.3/5 rating. Parents praise the clean facility, friendly staff, and educational activities, though one parent raised concerns about sanitizer enforcement and language barriers with after-school staff.

clean facilityfriendly staffgreat preschool program
Address
436 Paseo De Onate St., Espanola, NM
Phone
(505) 614-4412
Noah'S Ark Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Noah's Ark Children's Academy receives perfect 5/5 ratings from all parents surveyed. Parents consistently praise the caring, dedicated staff who help children thrive academically and socially, while creating a safe, welcoming environment where children are excited to attend.

Caring and dedicated staffclean facilitywelcoming atmosphere with staff greetings
Address
4001 Montgomery Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 888-8852
Youth Services
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
Aerobee East Blvd, Building Building 1318, White Sands Missile Range, NM
Phone
(575) 678-7859
Sunshine Kids
Church Daycare
4.3

Sunshine Kids receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising teacher compassion, patience, and communication. However, one parent raised serious concerns about bullying, lack of incident reporting, illness protocols, and staff professionalism.

caring and compassionate teacherspatient with new studentsresponsive communication with parents
Address
33 El Cerro Road, Los Lunas, NM
Phone
(505) 565-1812
Sunflower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Sunflower Learning Center receives mixed reviews. Families with enrolled children praise the family-owned atmosphere, teaching quality, and trustworthiness of staff. However, prospective parents report difficulty reaching the center by phone, and current parents cite concerns about staff supervision and incident documentation.

Family-ownedstaff treat children wellgood teaching skills
Address
2912 Corona Dr. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 835-5031
Echo Aztec Pre-School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3
Address
322 N Main Street, Aztec, NM
Phone
(505) 334-6135
Parkside Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Parkside Child Development Center for its engaged and caring staff, educational curriculum, and strong communication. Children show enthusiasm for attending, and parents report feeling confident their kids are safe and thriving. The facility maintains clean classrooms, provides quality meals, and treats children with genuine affection.

Staff engagement and knowledge of childreneducational curriculumclean facilities
Address
3248 A Isleta Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 873-3426
Learning Tree Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Learning Tree Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who highlight the caring, welcoming staff and strong communication throughout the day. Parents report their children are happy, well-fed, and comfortable in a clean facility with engaging activities appropriate to each age group. The daycare appears effective at helping children adjust and thrive, including those with special needs.

Caring and loving staffexcellent communication with parentsclean facility
Address
3615 Candelaria Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 888-1668
Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club - Camino Jacobo
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club for its friendly and caring staff. The facility is described as affordable with excellent programs, and parents feel confident entrusting their children to the center. Multiple reviewers highlight it as a great place for children's care and development.

Friendly staffaffordable programstrustworthy care
Address
52 Camino De Jacobo, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
(505) 471-6341
Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club - Valle Vista
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Parents consistently praise Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club - Valle Vista for its friendly and caring staff. The facility is noted for offering affordable programs and creating a welcoming environment where children thrive. Multiple reviewers shared positive personal experiences, including having attended the center themselves as children.

friendly staffaffordable programsgreat environment for children
Address
8 Las Lomas Dr, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
(505) 204-0303
Ms. Kelli'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Ms. Kelli's House is a highly-regarded small daycare center in Albuquerque where parents consistently praise the caring staff, safe environment, and educational focus. Children reportedly transition well, enjoy learning, and parents appreciate the personalized attention and clear communication. The center operates separate age-appropriate buildings close together, making it convenient for families with multiple young children.

caring and attentive staffsafe environ
Address
4615 Greene Ave. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nmprek-P Grady Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
4.3
Address
100 Franklin St, Grady, NM
Phone
(575) 357-2192
Country Bumpkin Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Country Bumpkin Day Care receives consistently high praise from parents, with all recent reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and attentive staff, particularly owner Autumn, and note their children are happy, safe, and eager to return.

Caring and attentive staffchild happiness and enthusiasmclean and organized facility
Address
3180 Northern Blvd, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
(505) 377-1923
Ms. Kelli'S House Too!
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.3

Ms. Kelli's House Too is a highly-regarded small daycare center in Albuquerque where parents report their children thrive academically and emotionally. Staff members are described as caring, attentive, and committed to child development, with parents consistently noting smooth transitions, strong communication, and a safe, home-like environment. The center's multi-building setup for different age groups and reasonable pricing are additional advantages cited by families.

Caring and attentive staffstrong emotional and social development supporteducational activities and learning outcomes
Address
4623 Greene St. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 890-1811
Kid'S Kountry Club
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
401 South Walnut, Las Cruces, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Unm-Gallup Child Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

UNM-Gallup Child Care has a 4.2/5 rating. Reviews highlight the beautiful campus facilities, friendly and amazing staff, and excellent resources available. The facility features an impressive walking/running trail with scenic views and security on the property.

Beautiful campus and buildingsgreat staff and facultyfriendly environment
Address
200 College Road, Gallup, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Wesley Kids Childcare & Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
314 Lead Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 247-2404
West Side Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are mixed with mostly positive feedback highlighting friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. However, there is one very negative review with no explanation provided. Most reviewers praise the facility and people, though limited detail is given about actual daycare services.

friendly staffnice facilitywelcoming environment
Address
4701 Montano Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Rio Vista Ymca
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Reviews are mixed and appear to focus primarily on the church aspect rather than daycare services. Most positive reviews praise the pastoral staff and spiritual community, while one negative review raises serious allegations about financial misconduct.

Welcoming communityspiritual guidancefriendly staff
Address
8701 Golf Course Rd., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Abc Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

ABC Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, strong communication, cleanliness, and leadership of Director Reyna. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in the center's hands.

Caring and attentive staffClean facilityStrong parent communication
Address
801 98th Street Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Busy Bees Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Busy Bees Child Care Center receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, with praise for caring staff, attentive teachers, and a welcoming environment. However, two recent reviews raise serious concerns about the facility's handling of children with autism, alleging discrimination and unwillingness to accommodate special needs without additional paid services.

Attentive and caring staffapproachable leadership (Director Ms. Vanessa)children enjoy attending
Address
222 La Veta Dr. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Maddy-Tay'S Lll
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1200 W. Alameda, Roswell, NM
Phone
(575) 622-6576
Love The Children Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
106 N. 5th St, Bloomfield, NM
Phone
(505) 632-5683
Abq Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

ABQ Children's Academy receives consistently high praise from parents who describe it as a family-oriented educational program with caring staff and engaged children. Parents highlight the school's focus on both academic learning and child development, with children reportedly excited about attending and showing visible growth.

Caring and dedicated staffDirector Kirsten praised for leadershipfamily-oriented atmosphere
Address
9924 Menaul Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 296-8656
Busy Bees Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

Busy Bees Child Care Center receives mostly positive feedback from parents who praise the caring staff, attentive care, and welcoming environment. However, two reviews raise serious concerns about discriminatory treatment of a child with autism, with staff allegedly requesting removal without proper accommodations.

Caring and attentive staffapproachable director (Ms. Vanessa)children enjoy attending
Address
300 Panorama Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 266-0225
Cabq Singing Arrow Child Devpmt. Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

This appears to be a community center rather than a daycare facility. Reviews consistently praise the modern, clean facility with state-of-the-art equipment, friendly and professional staff, and diverse programming including fitness classes, arts programs, and community events.

Clean and well-maintained facilitymodern equipmentfriendly and professional staff
Address
13001 Singing Arrow Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 767-6500
Love The Children Learning Center - Aztec
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
1901 W Aztec Blvd, Aztec, NM
Phone
(505) 793-5439
Love The Children Learning Center -Big Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2
Address
357 N 1st St, Ste A, Bloomfield, NM
Phone
(505) 632-5882
San Jose Child Care INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.2

San Jose Child Care Inc. receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and loving staff, strong educational preparation for kindergarten, and safe, clean facility environment. Many families have used the daycare for multiple children over several years.

Caring and attentive stafflove and nurturing environmentkindergarten preparation
Address
421 W. Fox Street, Carlsbad, NM
Phone
(575) 628-1346
Luna Community College Ccc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.1

Reviews are mixed and mostly focus on the college campus rather than the childcare center specifically. Parents praise the small class sizes and cleanliness, but one reviewer warns against certain academic departments due to lengthy graduation timelines.

Small class sizeteacher assistants availableclean facilities
Address
366 Luna Dr., Las Vegas, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1,153 all daycares across New Mexico. Browse by city to find options near you.
All licensed daycare facilities in New Mexico are listed in our directory. You can also verify a facility's license status through New Mexico's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities must meet state standards for safety, health, staff-to-child ratios, and staff qualifications.
When comparing daycare options in New Mexico, consider:
  • Licensing status and inspection history
  • Staff-to-child ratios (New Mexico sets minimum requirements by age group)
  • Staff qualifications and training
  • Safety measures and facility cleanliness
  • Parent reviews and Google ratings
  • Curriculum and daily schedule
  • Location, hours, and cost
Daycare costs in New Mexico vary by location, child's age, and facility type. Full-time center-based care typically ranges from $150 to $400+ per week. Infant care is generally more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Urban areas tend to have higher costs than rural areas.