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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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All Angels Episcopal
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

All Angels Episcopal is highly rated as a welcoming and inclusive Christian community that actively serves the local area. Parents praise the spiritual atmosphere, thoughtful clergy, and diverse programming including services, community outreach, and a pre-school.

Welcoming and inclusive communitybeautiful architecture and designrelevant sermons and skilled clergy
Address
601 Montano Rd Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Western Heights Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Western Heights Learning Center receives universal 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring staff, family-like atmosphere, and strong academic outcomes. Parents consistently highlight the small class sizes, individualized attention, and Christian values as key strengths. Many families have attended for multiple years and recommend the center highly.

Caring and welcoming staffsmall student-to-teacher ratiosstrong academic performance
Address
6415 Sage Rd. Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 247-2079 EXT 100
East Gate Kids
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

East Gate Kids is a highly-rated center-based daycare in Albuquerque with consistently excellent reviews. Parents praise the caring, trained staff, clean facilities, engaging play-based curriculum, and strong communication. The center is noted for accommodating children with special needs and offering quality programs at reasonable prices.

Caring and passionate staffclean facilitiesplay-based curriculum
Address
12120 Copper Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St Luke'S Lutheran Weekday
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

St. Luke's Lutheran Weekday in Albuquerque receives consistently high praise, with parents highlighting the pre-K Head Start program as among the best in the area. The facility is noted for its welcoming community, beautiful building, and supportive staff members.

Excellent pre-K Head Start programhelpful and caring staffwelcoming community
Address
9100 Menaul Blvd, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Congregation Albert Pr-Sch
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Congregation Albert's preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with particular emphasis on the quality of teachers and educational program. The facility is described as welcoming, friendly, and well-organized, with a positive community atmosphere that extends to events and activities.

Great teachershigh-quality preschool programwelcoming atmosphere
Address
3800 Louisana Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Jewish Community Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

The Jewish Community Center in Albuquerque is highly regarded as a comprehensive family facility offering childcare, fitness classes, pools, and swim programs alongside community events. Parents consistently praise the friendly staff, clean facilities, and welcoming atmosphere for families of all backgrounds. The Family Enrichment Center's childcare and early learning programs receive particular recognition for preparing children well for kindergarten.

Friendly and helpful staffclean facilitiescomprehensive amenities (gym
Address
5520 Wyoming Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Faith Tabernacles Tendercare Ps&Dc
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Faith Tabernacles Tendercare receives predominantly positive reviews from parents and community members who have personal connections to the church. Most reviewers praise the staff and describe it as an enjoyable, welcoming environment. One reviewer gave a lower rating, describing it as just average.

Caring staffwelcoming communityenjoyable experience
Address
3831 Flora Vista Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Precious Moments
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Precious Moments receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and clean, welcoming environment. Parents report their children are happy, feel loved, and are thriving academically and socially, with staff going above and beyond for children with special needs. The center maintains strong parent communication and fosters a sense of community through activities and holiday events.

Caring and attentive staffclean and well-maintained facilitystrong parent communication
Address
7522 2nd St. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 344-1686
Cross Of Hope Lutheran Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Cross of Hope Lutheran Preschool receives consistently high praise from parents, with reviewers highlighting exceptional staff, strong faith-based curriculum, and positive child development. Parents appreciate the caring teachers, school directors, small class sizes, and welcoming community environment.

Passionate and loving teachersfaith-based curriculumchild development and growth
Address
6104 Taylor Ranch Dr. N.W., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Prince Of Peace Lutheran School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
12121 North Hwy 14, Cedar Crest, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Congregational Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of this church community. Reviews highlight the compassionate, affirming environment and the quality programming including music, children's church, and preschool services. The congregation is described as loving, caring, and spiritually grounded.

welcoming and inclusive communitycompassionate and affirming environmentquality music and choir programs
Address
2801 Lomas Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Eight Northern Indians Pueblo Council -Nambe Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7
Address
16 A Np-102 East Rd, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
(505) 747-1593
La Esperanza Child Development Center LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

La Esperanza receives consistently high praise from parents who appreciate the compassionate, caring staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the center's bilingual Spanish instruction, faith-based curriculum, and ability to care for infants from 6 weeks old, with multiple families reporting long-term enrollment and strong child development outcomes.

Compassionate and patient staffsafe and welcoming environmentbilingual Spanish education
Address
5740 Night Whisper Rd Nw, Ste 200, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 896-6764
Los Solecitos Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Los Solecitos Academy receives unanimous praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and dedicated staff, happy children, Spanish language instruction, fresh meals, and flexible scheduling under owner Karla's leadership.

Friendly and kind staffchildren are happy and eager to attendSpanish language instruction
Address
2700 Isleta Blvd. Sw, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 873-6090
Kids Korner Preschool And Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Kids Korner Preschool and Daycare in Los Lunas receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and experienced staff, strong educational curriculum, and safe, welcoming environment where children thrive and enjoy attending daily.

Caring and compassionate staffexperienced teachersstrong academic learning outcomes
Address
207 Courthouse Road, Los Lunas, NM
Phone
(505) 565-2373
Bright Minds Infant And Children'S Academy
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Parents consistently praise Bright Minds for exceptional staff care, cleanliness, and child development. Children show significant growth in speech, academics, and social skills, with most arriving anxious but quickly becoming comfortable and excited to attend. The center maintains low ratios, communicates regularly with parents, and provides a family-like environment.

Caring and consistent staffexcellent communication with parentslow child-to-teacher ratios
Address
3744 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 299-1406
Carc INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7
Address
902 West Cherry Lane, Carlsbad, NM
Phone
(575) 234-0816
Smiling Faces
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Smiling Faces receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring and professional staff, safe environment, and strong learning outcomes. Parents highlight excellent communication between teachers and families, and commend the facility for putting children's needs first. Multiple parents express gratitude and trust in the daycare, with several planning to enroll additional children.

Caring and professional staffsafe environmentstrong learning and developmental progress
Address
520 West Elm Street, Farmington, NM
Phone
(505) 258-4049
First Baptist Church Of Rio Rancho Preschool
Church Daycare
4.7

Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with all 5-star ratings. Parents praise the welcoming atmosphere, Christian focus, and caring community. However, most reviews focus on the church itself rather than the preschool program specifically.

Welcoming and kind staffChristian/faith-based environmentstrong community involvement
Address
3906 19th Ave Se, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
(505) 206-7439
Pms Cottonwood Early Head Start
Headstart Programs
4.7
Address
5888 Hwy 64, Farmington, NM
Phone
(505) 632-3745
First Presbyterian Pre School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Note: Reviews appear to be for First Presbyterian Church rather than its preschool program. Reviewers consistently praise the welcoming atmosphere, beautiful historic building, and community events like free Friday concerts. The congregation is described as inclusive and service-oriented.

Welcoming and inclusive communitybeautiful historic architecture and locationfree weekly Friday concerts
Address
208 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM
Phone
(505) 982-8919 EXT 20
Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club - Zona Del Sol
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club - Zona del Sol receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from parents, with most praising the friendly and dedicated staff, particularly staff members Jasper Mares and Augustine. Parents report their children enjoy attending and have had consistently positive experiences over multiple years. One parent gave a negative rating without providing details.

Friendly staffstaff members going above and beyondgreat with children
Address
6600 Valentine Way, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
(505) 474-0385
Westbrook Baptist Church
Church Daycare
4.7

Westbrook Baptist Church is consistently praised for its welcoming and friendly atmosphere. Parents highlight the pastor's engaging sermons, caring staff, and supportive community environment. The church is noted for its youth and nursery programs and non-judgmental approach to visitors.

Friendly and welcoming staffengaging sermonswelcoming nursery
Address
1420 N. Thorton, Clovis, NM
Phone
(575) 762-2152
Corazoncitos Felices #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Corazoncitos Felices #2 receives consistently high praise from parents for its caring, attentive staff and strong communication practices. Parents highlight their children's happiness, academic progress, and emotional development in a clean, safe environment. The bilingual curriculum and individual attention to each child's needs are particularly valued.

Excellent staff communication with daily photos and updatescaring and patient teachersclean and organized facility
Address
4351 Coors Blvd Sw, Suite N-M, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 315-4658
Pando Little School LLC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.7

Pando Little School receives unanimous 5-star praise from parents who highlight the caring, experienced leadership of Melissa and Kristi, innovative child-centered approach combining nature-based and Reggio-Emilia methods, and warm home-like environment. Parents consistently report their children thrive, feel happy, and develop confidence and independence. The school is noted for its excellent staff-to-student ratio, hands-on activities, and strong communication with families

Address
3538 Anderson Ave. Se, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 585-1259
Grandmas Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Parents consistently praise Grandma's Daycare as a safe, clean, and welcoming environment with caring staff who treat children like family. Reviewers highlight the center's professionalism, healthy meals, flexible scheduling, and focus on both emotional and academic development. All 10 reviews gave 5-star ratings, with parents expressing strong confidence and satisfaction with their experience.

Safe and clean environmentwelcoming and caring staffprofessional credentials and training
Address
406 Bartot, Gallup, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Farmington Crossroads Community Ch
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews describe Farmington Crossroads Community Church as a welcoming Bible-centered religious facility with friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. Parents and visitors consistently praise the community feel, quality of services, and the hospitality of staff members like Bill Simpkins and Amber.

Welcoming and friendly staffBible-centered serviceswarm community atmosphere
Address
2600 North Sullivan, Farmington, NM
Phone
(505) 325-1837
Covenant School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.6

Covenant School in Rio Rancho receives consistently high praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the Christian-centered curriculum, strong academic preparation for kindergarten, exceptional staff communication, and caring environment where children thrive. Multiple parents report their children are well-adjusted, happy, and prepared for elementary school.

Christian values and faith-based curriculumexcellent teacher communicationstaff attentiveness and kindness
Address
1601 Barbara Loop Se, Rio Rancho, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Church Of The Holy Faith
Church Daycare
4.6

These reviews do not reflect daycare services. The ratings appear to be for Church of the Holy Faith as a religious facility and worship venue, not a childcare center. Reviews praise the church's services, atmosphere, and community.

Beautiful facilitywelcoming communitymeaningful services
Address
311 East Palace Avenue, Santa Fe, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
St Johns Methodist Tot Center
Church Daycare
4.6

Reviews praise St. Johns Methodist Tot Center for its welcoming community atmosphere and active involvement in local outreach programs. The facility is noted for providing excellent community space and services including a food distribution program, pumpkin patch, and various activities. Parents and visitors consistently highlight the friendly and inclusive nature of the congregation and staff.

Welcoming and friendly congregationcommunity outreach programsFood in Hand assistance program
Address
1200 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, 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.