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778 Child Daycare & Preschools in New Mexico

Browse 778 child daycare & preschools 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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First United Methodist Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
1800 Red Rock Drive, Gallup, NM
Phone
(505) 870-3317
Ydi, Chico & Gen. Bradley Head Sta
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights long-term involvement and active planning of field trips, while another praises the school's commitment despite neighborhood concerns. A separate complaint from a nearby resident details a conflict regarding a service dog's presence on the property.

long-term family involvementparent council engagementorganized field trips
Address
150 General Bradley N. E., Albuquerque, NM
Phone
(505) 299-3262
Nmprek-P Silver Scholars Academy Preschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
4
Address
2810 N. Swan St, Silver City, NM
Phone
(575) 956-2140
Cibola House School
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the school's nature-based activities and small class size, while another criticizes the lack of communication, inconsistent scheduling, and non-certified staff.

nature-based learningsmall group sizespersonalized attention
Address
12234 Highway 14 North, Cedar Crest, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Nmprek-C Safe Site Youth Development INC
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

One parent highlights the helpful and knowledgeable staff at the parenting class, while another notes positive support from a specific worker. However, a separate complaint cites frustrating communication issues due to unanswered calls.

knowledgeable staffhelpful parenting classesgood in-home support
Address
1800 Main St Ne, Los Lunas, NM
Phone
(505) 565-8023
Little Amigos Child Development Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
4

Little Amigos Child Development Center receives consistently high praise from parents, who highlight the kind, professional, and caring staff. Parents report their children thrive in the energetic, inspiring learning environment and appreciate the secure facility, personalized attention, and clear communication about daily activities. The center is noted for successfully helping shy children with separation anxiety adjust quickly.

Kind and friendly staffprofessional environmentsafe and secure facility
Address
130 W Madrid Ave, Las Cruces, NM
Phone
(575) 222-1474
Kids Academy Child Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents consistently praise Kids Academy Child Learning Center as a warm, family-oriented facility with caring and professional staff. All reviews are 5-star ratings highlighting the loving environment, quality meals, educational activities, and strong leadership from owners Tim and Julie. Parents report feeling confident their children are safe and thriving.

Caring and attentive stafffamily-oriented environmentstrong security system
Address
11500 Menaul Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Shooting Stars Cdc
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Shooting Stars CDC receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong leadership under director Rosemarie. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety violations, including a child left unattended outside, lack of running water during CYFD penalty, staff misconduct, and false promises about a pre-K graduation ceremony.

caring and communicative staffsafe environmentstrong leadersh
Address
611 Taylor Rd., Los Lunas, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Steps Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Feedback for Little Steps Learning Center is divided, with one parent highlighting the amazing teachers, while others report severe issues with staff professionalism and care quality. Specific complaints include teachers speaking negatively about parents in front of others and an inability to handle a one-year-old child effectively.

Amazing teachers
Address
111 E Reed St, Roswell, NM
Phone
(575) 623-6402
Building Blocks Learning Center #2
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Building Blocks Learning Center #2 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from most parents, who praise the caring staff, safe environment, and strong relationships with the director Rose/Rosemarie. However, one detailed negative review alleges serious safety concerns including a CYFD penalty for lack of running water, a child left unattended on the playground, and dishonesty regarding a pre-K graduation ceremony.

caring and engaging staffsafe environmentdirector treats children like her own
Address
611 Taylor Rd Ne, Los Lunas, NM
Phone
(505) 916-0418
Peralta'S Playhouse INC.
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents praise the safe, learning-focused environment and caring teachers who help with developmental milestones like potty training. However, multiple reviewers express serious safety concerns about the driving habits of staff operating company vehicles, citing reckless driving behaviors including brake checking, failure to use turn signals, and distracted driving.

Safe environmentquality educationchildren enjoy attending
Address
90 Molina Rd, Peralta, NM
Phone
(505) 869-4939
Nmprek-C Count Your Blessings
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.9

Parents highlight the staff's patience, dedication, and knowledge, noting that the facility offers a clean, fun environment with ample outdoor space and effective communication. However, one parent reports a serious safety concern regarding frequent biting incidents and claims the center expelled their child rather than addressing the issue.

Patient and dedicated teachersknowledgeable staffclean and fun environment
Address
900 Howard Cavasos Blvd, Moriarty, NM
Phone
(505) 832-4545
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

One parent highlights the school's nurturing environment, smooth transitions, and strong communication, noting significant growth in their child's social and academic skills. In contrast, another review alleges unsafe play practices involving roughhousing and unlicensed staff, alongside claims of poor management and retaliatory expulsion attempts.

warm staff welcomesmooth transition processindividualized attention
Address
220 Junction Road, Ruidoso, NM
Phone
NOT AVAILABLE
Little Forest Playschool
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

One parent reports that their grandson enjoys the facility, highlighting the caring staff, cleanliness, and expansive outdoor playground. Conversely, a neighbor criticizes the school for noise pollution, alleged teacher misconduct including cursing and phone use, and claims of bullying and inadequate supervision.

caring and loving staffclean environmentlarge outdoor playground
Address
3880 Villa Street, Los Alamos, NM
Phone
(505) 662-5895
Inspire - Bilingual Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents highlight engaging outdoor activities and responsive administration, while others report serious safety concerns including vaping by staff, unclean facilities, and inconsistent supervision. The facility offers structured excursions and a welcoming registration process, yet some families experienced issues with playground hazards and perceived exclusion of visitors.

engaging outdoor activities like hiking and raftingresponsive and helpful administrationfun field trips to local landmarks
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
Inspire Bilingual Early Learning Center
Child Daycare & Preschools
3.8

Parents highlight engaging outdoor activities and dedicated staff, though one account alleges serious safety and behavioral management issues. The facility is praised for its immersive local experiences, while another reviewer cites unclean conditions and lack of structure as major concerns.

engaging outdoor activitiesknowledgeable staffstrong communication
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

One parent reports a highly negative one-week experience, citing safety failures such as allowing an unverified adult to pick up their child and permitting physical altercations between students. The reviewer also highlights restrictive policies, including a ban on packed lunches and a refusal to allow facility tours due to pandemic restrictions.

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
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

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Frequently asked questions

There are 778 child daycare & preschools 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.