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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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Nmprek-C Count Your Blessings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9
Address
900 Howard Cavasos Blvd, Moriarty, NM
Phone
(505) 832-4545
Ramah Navajo Pine Hill Head Start Center
Headstart Programs
3.9
Address
Bia Rte 125, Pinehill, NM
Phone
(505) 775-3355 EXT 2407
Joyas Del Futuro - Bridge
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Joyas del Futuro - Bridge has mostly positive reviews praising staff friendliness and kindness. However, one parent reported serious concerns about child discipline practices, including abrupt dismissals without proper notice and unwillingness to work with families whose children have behavioral issues.

friendly and welcoming staffkind servicenice environment
Address
805 Bridge Blvd. Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 877-8045
Abilities! Inclusive Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents consistently praise ABILITIES! INCLUSIVE PRESCHOOL for its caring, qualified staff and nurturing environment. Children show significant developmental progress in academics, social skills, and emotional management. The facility is described as clean, well-organized, with engaging activities and excellent parent communication.

Caring and dedicated staffindividual attention to each childclean and safe facility
Address
1080 15th Street Se, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Children'S House Child Develop
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

The Children's House Child Develop receives mixed reviews, with most parents praising the staff's attentiveness, care quality, and developmental support for children of various needs. However, some parents report serious concerns about supervision, safety practices, and staff behavior.

Attentive staff who notice health issues earlyexcellent support for children with special needsstrong developmental progress
Address
2598 Medical Drive, Alamogordo, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Flower Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Little Flower Learning Center receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring, bilingual staff, supportive approach to child development, and strong communication between teachers and families. Multiple parents report their children transitioned from struggling at other daycares to thriving at Little Flower.

Caring and consistent stafflow teacher-to-child ratiosbilingual teachers
Address
5204 Zuni Rd Se, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Imagination Station
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
220 Junction Road, Ruidoso, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Forest Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
3880 Villa Street, Los Alamos, NM
Phone
(505) 662-5895
Discovery Jungle Preschool
Church Daycare
3.8

Discovery Jungle Preschool in Rio Rancho receives consistently positive feedback from parents. All 10 reviews are 5-star ratings praising the facility's caring staff, small class sizes, and developmental focus. Parents highlight staff consistency, special needs accommodation, and their children's enthusiasm for attending.

Consistent and kind staffstrong parent-staff relationshipssmall class sizes creating family-like environment
Address
841 Saratoga Dr Ne, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
(505) 620-5174
Inspire - Bilingual Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
120 Camino De La Placita, Taos, NM
Phone
(575) 758-1881
Chins Children'S House
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

CHINS Children's House receives mixed reviews with most parents praising the caring staff, developmental support, and welcoming environment, though some parents report serious concerns about supervision, safety practices, and staff conduct. The center has earned particular recognition for supporting children with special needs and developmental delays.

Caring and attentive staffprofessional directorsstrong developmental progress for children
Address
2598 Medical Dr, Alamogordo, NM
Phone
(575) 434-3218
Abc Preschool - Rio Rancho
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

ABC Preschool in Rio Rancho receives consistently excellent feedback from parents, with all 10 recent reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents praise the caring and qualified staff, director Rebecca's responsiveness, individualized attention to children, and the facility's clean and welcoming environment. Children show notable progress in academics, social skills, and emotional development.

Caring and compassionate staffresponsive directorclean facility
Address
1080 15th St. Se, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
(505) 999-1459
Nmprek-P Mesd Early Childhood Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Most parents praise the center's attentive staff, strong communication, warm atmosphere, and effective preparation of children for kindergarten. However, one parent raised serious concerns about the district's handling of racial issues and lack of inclusive curriculum for children of color.

attentive and communicative staffwarm and inviting atmospherehelps children develop independence
Address
2422 E Highway 333, Moriarty, NM
Phone
(505) 832-5814
Krayola Kids Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
2613 W. Main, Artesia, NM
Phone
(575) 748-3104
Happy Days Christian Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Happy Days Christian Day Care receives mostly positive reviews praising staff warmth, attentiveness, and child engagement, with parents reporting high satisfaction and long-term enrollment. However, two negative reviews cite poor communication and concerns about the owner not reflecting stated Christian values.

Caring and loving staffespecially Mrs. Aileenattentive teachers
Address
2001 Golf Course Rd, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nmprek-P Bloomfield Early Childhood Center
Before or After School Daycare
3.8

NMPREK-P Bloomfield Early Childhood Center receives mixed reviews with ratings ranging from 1-5 stars. Parents praise the helpful and supportive staff and quality academic instruction, but raise concerns about communication breakdowns, staff conduct, and allegations of discriminatory treatment at the front desk.

Helpful and supportive staffstrong academic supportnice establishment
Address
310 La Jara St, Bloomfield, NM
Phone
(505) 634-3883
Inspire Bilingual Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8
Address
1509 Paseo De Pueblo Sur, Taos, NM
Phone
(575) 758-1881
Santa Fe Community College
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Note: These reviews are for Santa Fe Community College, not a daycare center. Reviews praise the college's affordable tuition, quality instruction in various programs (arts, engineering, paramedics, agriculture), and helpful staff. However, some students report slow administration, strict transfer policies, and limited social diversity in student body.

Affordable tuitionwell-equipped facilitiesknowledgeable and caring instructors
Address
6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Learners Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4601 Mission Bend, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Tres Manos Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Tres Manos receives mixed reviews with strong praise for staff-child relationships and diversity, but serious concerns about aggressive staff behavior toward young children. Multiple parents report witnessing yelling and harsh discipline during outdoor activities and transitions.

Staff build strong relationships with childrendiverse environmentfriendly staff members
Address
823 Buena Vista S.E., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Ydi, Heights Head Start
Headstart Programs
3.7
Address
2520 Virginia Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 212-7318
Play To Learn
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Play to Learn receives overwhelmingly positive feedback with most parents praising the staff, director, and curriculum. The facility is described as clean, safe, and professional with caring employees. However, a small number of reviews raise concerns about inconsistent staff quality and safety issues.

Professional and caring staffstrong leadership/directorclean and safe facility
Address
10820 Menaul N.E., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eastern Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

Eastern Child Development Center receives overwhelmingly positive reviews praising staff warmth, child development support, and bilingual education, though one detailed negative review documents serious safety, hygiene, and communication concerns including inadequate supervision, poor sanitation, and failure to address a child's special needs.

Attentive and caring staffwarm environmentbilingual teachers and instruction
Address
5100 Eastern S.E., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Lil' Squirrels Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
7411 Hancock Ct. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Learners Child Development
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
22 Algodones, Peralta, NM
Phone
(505) 866-7272
Nmsu School For Young Children
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
4101 Sam Steele, Las Cruces, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eastern N.M. University
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7

This is not a daycare center but a university. Reviews praise the institution as an affordable regional university with knowledgeable faculty, particularly in STEM, education, science, and anthropology programs. However, some reviewers noted issues with advising services and financial aid departments.

Affordable tuitionknowledgeable and qualified facultystrong STEM programs
Address
1500 S Ave K Station 25, Portales, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Kidz INC. Of Carlsbad
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
201 N Mesa, Carlsbad, NM
Phone
(575) 885-0253
Marians Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1206 Camino Del Pueblo, Bernalillo, NM
Phone
(505) 832-7939
Wild 'Bout Kids Child Care Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.7
Address
1900 S Avenue I, Portales, NM
Phone
(575) 359-1922

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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.