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Best Child Daycare & Preschools in Belen, NM

Compare 7 child daycare & preschools in Belen. Average rating: 4.15/5 stars. See top 10 ranked daycares, compare by type, and find the right childcare for your family.

Belen, New Mexico at a glance

Programs
7
Avg rating
4.15/5
Parent reviews
24
Top rated (4.5+)
0

Belen has 7 licensed child daycare & preschools with 24 parent reviews averaging 4.15/5.The largest concentration is in 87002 with 14 programs.Browse all options below to find the right fit for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Belen

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.

  1. 1
    Building Blocks Learning Center
    4.23 score
    4.4(7)

    301 W. Reinken, Belen, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 115 children

    Building Blocks Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, friendly director, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inappropriate handling of infants and an unresponsive staff when addressing health issues.

    Caring and attentive stafffriendly and accessible directorgood curriculum and learning programswelcoming atmosphere
  2. 2
    Midwest Nmcap Eastside Head Start
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    15 Eastside School Rd., Belen, NM · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 19 children

    Most reviews praise the staff as friendly, helpful, and genuinely concerned about children's safety and education. Parents appreciate the center's willingness to assist families in need. However, some parents report significant challenges with the enrollment process, poor communication, excessive documentation requirements, and lack of posted hours.

    Friendly and caring staffsupportive of families in needconcerned about child safety and educationhelpful and responsive
  3. 3
    Midwest Nmcap Jaramillo Head Start
    4.06 score
    4.1(7)

    900 Esperanza, Belen, NM · Headstart Programs · Capacity: 19 children

    This Head Start program receives mostly positive feedback from parents who appreciate the supportive staff and helpful services, particularly for families in need. However, some parents report frustration with communication delays, excessive documentation requirements, and unclear operating hours.

    Friendly and caring staffhelpful and supportive serviceprioritizes child safety and educationassists families in difficult circumstances

Rating Distribution

Based on 4 daycares with Google ratings in Belen

4.5 - 5.0
0
4.0 - 4.4
4
3.0 - 3.9
0
Below 3
0

Daycare Types Compared

Average ratings by facility type in Belen, based on parent reviews

Child Daycare & Preschools

4.2avg rating
7 daycares · 2 rated

Before or After School Daycare

No ratings yet
4 daycares

Headstart Programs

4.1avg rating
2 daycares · 2 rated

Church Daycare

No ratings yet
1 daycares

Best Rated Neighborhoods

Belen zip codes ranked by average daycare rating

Zip CodeDaycaresAvg. RatingTop Rated
8700214
4.15
0

Facility Sizes

Capacity distribution of daycares in Belen (12–115 children)

Small

up to 30 children

4

Medium

31–75 children

4

Large

76–150 children

2

Very Large

150+ children

0

Top Rated

Highest rated daycares in Belen based on parent reviews

Building Blocks Learning Center

4.4(7)

301 W. Reinken, Belen, NM

Building Blocks Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, friendly director, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inappropriate handling of infants and an unresponsive staff when addressing health issues.

Caring and attentive stafffriendly and accessible directorgood curriculum and learning programs

The Wright Choice Daycare

4(2)

901 West Vivian Drive, Belen, NM

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Daycare types in Belen

Child Daycare & Preschools 7Headstart Programs 2Church Daycare 1Before or After School Daycare 4

Child Daycare & Preschools in Belen, New Mexico

There are 7 child daycare & preschools in Belen, New Mexico, making up 50% of the 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Below you'll find a complete directory to help you compare and choose the right daycare for your child.

Based on Google reviews, daycares in Belen have an average rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities, with 0% scoring 4.5 stars or higher. Child Daycare & Preschools facilities lead with an average of 4.2 stars. Our analysis covers 24 parent reviews.

When choosing a daycare in Belen, 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 Belen

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Building Blocks Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4.4

Building Blocks Learning Center receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the staff's care, friendly director, and welcoming atmosphere. However, one parent reported serious safety concerns including inappropriate handling of infants and an unresponsive staff when addressing health issues.

Caring and attentive stafffriendly and accessible directorgood curriculum and learning programs
Address
301 W. Reinken, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
The Wright Choice Daycare
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
901 West Vivian Drive, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Belen Cons Schools
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1619 W. Delgado, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Midwest Nmcap Dennis Chavez Head S
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19670 Highway 314, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Watch Me Grow Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
75 Manzano Expressway, Belen, NM
Phone
(505) 864-6095 EXT 3
Noahs Ark Day Care
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
19241 N. Hwy 314, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
B N T Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
Address
1006 South Main Street, Belen, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE

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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 child daycare & preschools daycares in Belen, New Mexico, out of 14 total childcare facilities in the city. Browse our directory to compare options and find the right fit for your child.
Based on parent reviews, daycares in Belen have an average Google rating of 4.15 out of 5 across 4 rated facilities.
When choosing a daycare in Belen, consider visiting facilities in person and checking:
  • Licensing status with New Mexico's regulatory agency
  • Staff-to-child ratios (requirements vary by age group in New Mexico)
  • Safety measures and cleanliness
  • Daily routines and educational curriculum
  • Parent reviews and ratings
  • Location and hours that fit your schedule
Belen offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 7 facilities
  • Headstart Programs — 2 facilities
  • Church Daycare — 1 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 4 facilities
Each type serves different needs — center-based facilities typically offer structured programs, while head start programs are federally funded for low-income families.
Daycare costs in New Mexico typically range from $200 to $400 per week for full-time care, depending on the child's age, facility type, and location within the state. Infant care tends to be more expensive due to lower staff-to-child ratio requirements. Contact individual facilities in Belen for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Belen must be licensed by New Mexico's childcare licensing agency. Licensed facilities are required to meet standards for safety, health, staff qualifications, and staff-to-child ratios. You can verify a facility's license status through your state's licensing database.