778 Child Daycare & Preschools in New Mexico

One parent highlights the owner Shirley's extensive teaching experience and attention to detail, noting that many of their friends have enrolled their children and speak highly of the program. Another review simply labels the preschool as excellent.

Parents describe the program as a high-quality educational environment where children learn effectively while having fun, supported by highly qualified staff. However, one parent reports negative experiences regarding strict supervision and punitive measures for non-participation.

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.

One parent highlights the convenience of after-school pickup and reports that their children enjoy the center, while another parent describes a serious safety incident involving facial injuries and dismissive staff behavior on a child's first day.

One parent praises the school for its wonderful teachers who care deeply for students, while another describes it as the best place for kids. In contrast, a third reviewer reports serious concerns regarding hygiene practices, food quality, and staff behavior.

One parent highlights the convenience of after-school pickup and staff friendliness, while another reports a serious safety concern involving facial injuries and unprofessional staff response on a child's first day.

One parent highlights the convenience of school pickup and friendly staff, while another reports a serious incident involving facial injuries and dismissive staff behavior.

One parent describes an exceptional experience for their autistic child, highlighting the staff's patience, compassion, and ability to foster social, emotional, and academic growth. In contrast, another review alleges that a teacher was unprofessional and hostile.

Parents highlight the school's caring and loving staff, noting that children receive high-level reading preparation and benefit from strong safety measures. Reviewers describe the environment as a great preschool with friendly staff who genuinely enjoy working with kids.

Calico Butterfly Preschool has highly polarized reviews. Most parents (7 five-star reviews) praise the caring staff, educational activities, playground improvements, and director Marisol's leadership and responsiveness. However, three one-star reviews from former parents and an ex-employee allege serious concerns under a different director named Linda, including poor supervision, neglect, unsanitary conditions, and mistreatment of both staff and children.

Darling Tribes receives mixed reviews with strong praise for academics and curriculum from satisfied parents, but serious concerns raised about child safety, staff supervision, behavior management, and emotional support for younger children. Multiple parents reported incidents including unsupervised children leaving the building, inadequate response to bullying/injuries, and poor engagement with toddlers.

Learn and Play (also known as Jeanie's Child Development Center) receives overwhelmingly positive feedback from long-term families who praise the caring staff, flexible hours, and play-based learning approach. However, one recent negative review describes an interaction with the owner as dismissive and unprofessional regarding a child's health concern.

Little Blessings has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the caring staff, bilingual education, and personalized attention to children. Negative reviewers report serious concerns including neglect, discrimination against special needs children, poor communication, and inadequate supervision.

Discovery Child Development Center III receives mixed reviews with a significant divide in parent experiences. Most reviews praise the welcoming atmosphere, staff professionalism, and children's development and engagement. However, several parents report concerns about director leadership, staff conduct, and handling of incidents.

Toyland Daycare has extremely polarized reviews. Some parents praise the facility, staff, and educational activities, while others report serious safety and welfare concerns including inadequate supervision, staff yelling, unexplained injuries (bites, scratches, head wound), and alleged neglect.

One parent reports severe safety and operational issues at the Taylor Ranch location, including a failure to accommodate a child's severe peanut allergy and inconsistent food portions. The reviewer also criticizes the staff for discriminatory behavior towards female parents and a shift from educational activities to excessive punitive measures.

Small Wonders receives mixed reviews ranging from 1-5 stars. Positive reviews praise the caring staff, high cleanliness standards, and 5-star accreditation, while negative reviews cite bullying issues, lack of teacher intervention, poor customer service, and concerns about declining quality under new management.

Caja de Juguete Child Development Center receives highly polarized reviews. Three parents praise the staff, learning programs, and communication, while four parents report serious concerns including inadequate feeding, unexplained injuries, unresponsive management, high staff turnover, and billing issues.

My Kiddos Child Care Center receives mixed reviews. Most parents praise the staff's responsiveness, cleanliness, security measures, and attentive care over many years. However, several parents report serious concerns including a safety incident with injuries, inconsistent availability information, and unprofessional staff interactions.

One parent highlights the facility's recreational offerings, such as swimming and rock climbing, and praises Director Felicia for her professionalism. Another reviewer notes it is a fun environment for water activities. A third comment clarifies that this location offers only daycare services and does not include workout facilities.

Jaslynn's Daycare has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the facility setup, meals provided, staff kindness, and educational activities. However, multiple negative reviews report serious safety and welfare concerns including inadequate supervision, staff yelling at children, injuries from falls, and unexplained bruises and bite marks on children.

Cradles and Crayons Chaparral has mixed reviews with significant concerns about safety and communication. English-speaking families report feeling unwelcome due to the Spanish-dominant environment, while some families appreciate the bilingual staff. Multiple parents cite injuries, inadequate supervision, poor safety practices, and staff professionalism issues.

Parents report a welcoming, family-oriented atmosphere with affordable pricing and small class sizes, though some describe significant concerns regarding staff behavior and facility management. Specific complaints highlight a teacher who allegedly yells at and rushes young children, alongside issues with unqualified staff, poor communication, missing belongings, and recurring rashes on students. One reviewer criticizes the director for defending problematic employees and calls for leadership changes to better protect children's well-being.

Feedback for Mont Vista Day Nursery is sharply divided, with satisfied parents highlighting the family-oriented environment and attentive staff, while others report severe issues regarding staff competence and safety. One parent describes the facility as toxic, citing allegations of abuse, neglect, and unclean conditions, contrasting with positive experiences of long-term attendance and organizational strength.

Parents consistently praise Kidz Academy for its clean facilities, warm and welcoming staff, and quality educational programs including bilingual instruction and developmental activities. Children show measurable progress in academics, speech, and social skills, with parents noting improved health and behavior since enrollment.