Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Albuquerque, NM
Compare 271 child daycare & preschools in Albuquerque. Average rating: 4.37/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.
Albuquerque, New Mexico at a glance
- Programs
- 271
- Avg rating
- 4.37/5
- Parent reviews
- 2,345
- Top rated (4.5+)
- 100
Albuquerque has 271 licensed child daycare & preschools with 2,345 parent reviews averaging 4.37/5.100 are top-rated with 4.5+ stars — 54% of rated programs, well above average.The highest-rated options cluster around 87122 (avg 4.72 stars), while 87110 has the largest selection (31 programs).Start with our top-10 ranked list below or filter by philosophy.
Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Albuquerque
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — daycares with more reviews rank higher than those with a high rating but few reviews. Last updated: March 2026.
- 1Children Of Faith Preschool4.78 score5(18)
10000 Spain N.E., Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 106 children
Children of Faith Preschool in Albuquerque receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and director Jennifer. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially in a clean, well-equipped facility with small class sizes.
Caring and attentive staffexperienced teachersstrong director leadershipsmall class sizes - 2Hoffmantown Kids Express4.75 score5(15)
8888 Harper Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 228 children
Hoffmantown Kids Express receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional teachers, strong academic curriculum, and Christian foundation. Parents consistently report that their children love attending, develop strong foundational skills, and arrive at kindergarten well-prepared. The program is noted for its small class sizes, engaging community events, and caring leadership.
Caring and dedicated teachersstrong academic preparationsmall class sizesChristian/spiritual foundation - 3Noah'S Ark East Childrens Center4.72 score4.9(20)
4525 Morris N.E., Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 73 children
Noah's Ark East Children's Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and welcoming staff, clean facility, strong kindergarten preparation, and their children's happiness and improved social skills. The center's video monitoring, parental involvement opportunities, and thoughtful approach to separation anxiety are also frequently mentioned as key strengths.
Caring and welcoming staffClean facilityKindergarten preparationVideo monitoring for safety - 4Children'S Choice Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
6501 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Choice Academy for its warm, caring, and safe environment with highly attentive staff. Children show genuine enthusiasm for school and developmental progress. Multiple parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the teachers' care.
Loving and caring teacherssafe environmentage-appropriate activities and learning plansexcellent communication with parents - 5Children'S Promise Centers4.72 score4.9(20)
12855 Eastridge Ave. Nw, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 97 children
Parents consistently praise Children's Promise Centers for its clean facility, caring and dedicated staff, and strong communication through daily app updates. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers (Ms. Crystal, Selena, Nora, Missy, and others) for their patience, compassion, and commitment to child development. Parents report feeling reassured and comfortable leaving their children in this center's care.
Clean facilityfriendly and patient teachershealthy food optionsdaily app updates - 6Happy Feet Child Care4.68 score4.9(15)
1133 Dakota St. Se, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Happy Feet Child Care receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, warm demeanor, and attention to individual child needs, along with excellent parent communication and age-appropriate educational activities.
Warm and caring staffprofessional teachersexcellent parent communicationphoto updates - 7Albuquerque Pre-School Co4.64 score5(9)
606 Candelaria N.W., Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 39 children
Albuquerque Preschool Co-op is a highly-regarded play-based preschool with engaged, caring teachers and a strong community focus. Parents praise the curriculum variety, emphasis on child development, and hands-on parent involvement through required volunteer participation. Multiple families report significant developmental gains and describe the school as exceeding their expectations.
Play-based curriculumengaged and caring teachersstrong emphasis on artSpanish lessons - 8Eastern Hills Baptist Pre4.64 score4.8(20)
3100 Morris Ne, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children
Reviews praise Eastern Hills Baptist Pre-K for its welcoming staff, warm community atmosphere, and strong leadership. Parents consistently highlight the caring nature of the pastor and staff, as well as the church's biblical teaching and fellowship opportunities. The facility is noted for its beautiful building and excellent acoustics.
Welcoming and kind staffwarm and loving environmentcaring pastor and leadershipstrong biblical teaching - 9Precious Moments Child Care4.64 score4.8(20)
6711 Churchill Sw, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 89 children
Precious Moments Child Care in Albuquerque receives consistently high praise from parents. Reviews highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facilities, strong communication, and ability to meet children's individual needs including those with sensory processing disorder and autism. Parents report their children are happy, learning, and thriving at the center.
Caring and attentive staffprofessional teachersexcellent communicationclean facilities - 10Milestone Montessori Preschool LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
8022 Chico Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: -999 children
Milestone Montessori Preschool receives outstanding feedback from parents who praise the caring, professional staff led by owners Laura and Ivan. Parents consistently report excellent communication, safety practices, fresh daily meals, and strong child development outcomes. The facility is described as family-oriented with competitive rates and willingness to accommodate individual family needs.
Professional and caring staffstrong communication with parentssafety prioritizationfresh daily meals
Rating Distribution
Based on 186 daycares with Google ratings in Albuquerque
What Parents Value Most
Top qualities mentioned across 2,345 reviews, analyzed by AI
Daycare Types Compared
Average ratings by facility type in Albuquerque, based on parent reviews
Best Rated Neighborhoods
Albuquerque zip codes ranked by average daycare rating
| Zip Code | Daycares | Avg. Rating | Top Rated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87122 | 8 | 4.72 | 3 | |
| 87111 | 25 | 4.62 | 8 | |
| 87102 | 16 | 4.55 | 7 | |
| 87107 | 30 | 4.52 | 9 | |
| 87120 | 25 | 4.48 | 6 | |
| 87110 | 31 | 4.46 | 8 | |
| 87106 | 22 | 4.44 | 9 | |
| 87123 | 15 | 4.41 | 5 | |
| 87109 | 16 | 4.4 | 6 | |
| 87114 | 19 | 4.37 | 6 |
Facility Sizes
Capacity distribution of daycares in Albuquerque (12–256 children)
Small
up to 30 children
32
Medium
31–75 children
94
Large
76–150 children
68
Very Large
150+ children
28
Top Rated
Highest rated daycares in Albuquerque based on parent reviews
Children Of Faith Preschool
10000 Spain N.E., Albuquerque, NM
Children of Faith Preschool in Albuquerque receives unanimous 5-star reviews from parents who praise the caring, experienced staff and director Jennifer. Parents consistently report their children are happy, engaged, and thriving academically and socially in a clean, well-equipped facility with small class sizes.
Hoffmantown Kids Express
8888 Harper Drive Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Hoffmantown Kids Express receives perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the exceptional teachers, strong academic curriculum, and Christian foundation. Parents consistently report that their children love attending, develop strong foundational skills, and arrive at kindergarten well-prepared. The program is noted for its small class sizes, engaging community events, and caring leadership.
Noah'S Ark East Childrens Center
4525 Morris N.E., Albuquerque, NM
Noah's Ark East Children's Center receives universal praise from parents, with all reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents consistently highlight the caring and welcoming staff, clean facility, strong kindergarten preparation, and their children's happiness and improved social skills. The center's video monitoring, parental involvement opportunities, and thoughtful approach to separation anxiety are also frequently mentioned as key strengths.
Children'S Choice Preschool
6501 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Parents consistently praise Children's Choice Academy for its warm, caring, and safe environment with highly attentive staff. Children show genuine enthusiasm for school and developmental progress. Multiple parents report feeling confident and at peace leaving their children in the teachers' care.
Children'S Promise Centers
12855 Eastridge Ave. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
Parents consistently praise Children's Promise Centers for its clean facility, caring and dedicated staff, and strong communication through daily app updates. Multiple reviews highlight specific teachers (Ms. Crystal, Selena, Nora, Missy, and others) for their patience, compassion, and commitment to child development. Parents report feeling reassured and comfortable leaving their children in this center's care.
Happy Feet Child Care
1133 Dakota St. Se, Albuquerque, NM
Happy Feet Child Care receives consistently perfect 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, professional staff and nurturing environment. Parents highlight the teachers' dedication, warm demeanor, and attention to individual child needs, along with excellent parent communication and age-appropriate educational activities.
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Child Daycare & Preschools in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque offers a diverse landscape of 271 childcare and preschool facilities, ranging from faith-based centers to independent cooperatives. Parents consistently highlight clean environments, safe settings, and attentive staff as the defining features of these programs. The directory highlights standout neighborhoods like 87113, where facilities maintain exceptional standards, alongside top-rated options such as ALBUQUERQUE PRE-SCHOOL CO.
Based on Google reviews, daycares in Albuquerque have an average rating of 4.37 out of 5 across 186 rated facilities, with 54% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Church Daycare facilities lead with an average of 4.59 stars. Our analysis covers 2,345 parent reviews. Parents in Albuquerque most frequently praise daycares for clean facility, safe environment, and caring and attentive staff.
When choosing a daycare in Albuquerque, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
All Child Daycare & Preschools in Albuquerque
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- 400 Edith Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 3505 Pennsylvania Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- 440 Jefferson St. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- 8615 Via Del Oro Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 920-3832
La Petite Academy Inc 7282 in Albuquerque receives exclusively positive feedback from parents. Parents consistently praise the caring, patient staff, safe environment, and strong communication. Children are reported to be happy, engaged, and well-prepared for school transitions.
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- 7840 Constitution Avenue Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 298-0123
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- 7500 Copper Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 767-6500
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- 6440 Western Trail Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 767-6500
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- 2450 Juan Tabo Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 298-7734
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- 3211 Monte Vista Blvd, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 363-7492
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- 12417 Constitution Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 433-3173
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- 201 University Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 881-4787
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- 12800 Copper Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 715-3542
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- 2311 Barcelona Rd Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 463-7026
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- 2311 Barcelona Rd Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 877-0400 EXT 52037
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- 2700 Mountain Road Northwest, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 506-2706
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- 8800 Eucariz Ave Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 715-3591
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, friendly staff and positive learning environment. Multiple reviewers highlight excellent communication through daily notifications, photos, videos, and live camera feeds. The facility is commended for its attentive director (Candice) and dedicated teachers who build strong relationships with children.
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- 6000 Fortuna Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 831-2018
Parents consistently praise La Petite Academy for its caring, welcoming staff and clean facilities. They highlight excellent communication through daily updates and live camera access, as well as strong leadership that makes children feel safe and valued. Multiple parents report their children are happy to attend and show significant growth.
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- 7615 Anaheim Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 828-1888
Southwest Child Care in Albuquerque receives consistently positive feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring, responsive staff, smooth transitions for children, and strong academic and social development. Multiple families report their children were well-prepared for kindergarten and remained excited to attend.
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- 4802 Wyoming N. E., Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 296-3121
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- 7609 4th St Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 873-6035
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- 2660 Eastman Ave Se, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 508-3295 EXT 315
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- 1440 Gatewood Rd. Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1700 Sunshine Terrace S.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 767-6500
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- 1546 Vigil Pl Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 489-6095
Southwest Child Care in Albuquerque receives consistently excellent feedback from parents across all reviews. Parents praise the caring and invested staff, safe facility, and positive developmental outcomes for children. The center is described as family-oriented with strong leadership and community commitment.
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- 2626 Texas Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 293-2626
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- 8015 Mountain Rd Pl Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 888-7688
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- 955 San Pedro Dr Se, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 873-6035
Kiddie Academy of North Albuquerque receives consistently positive feedback from parents who praise the knowledgeable and caring staff, strong curriculum, and genuine attention to child development. Parents report their children are happy, well-prepared for school transitions, and benefit from structured routines and learning activities. The center is noted for excellent communication, security measures, and staff responsiveness to parent concerns.
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- 7010 Alameda Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 359-0000
A few parents express strong satisfaction with the center, highlighting staff members like Etheline and the welcoming atmosphere. However, one review cites significant frustration regarding delayed referrals for early intervention services, resulting in a three-month gap in care for their child.
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- 1111 Menaul Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 255-5501
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- 3740 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 554-3849
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