38 Preschools in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Find the best preschools in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Browse 38 options, compare ratings, and choose the right program for your child.
Best Preschools in Albuquerque
Ranked using a weighted score that combines Google rating with the number of parent reviews — preschools 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 · 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 - 2Children'S Choice Preschool4.72 score4.9(20)
6501 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM · 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 - 3Albuquerque Pre-School Co4.64 score5(9)
606 Candelaria N.W., Albuquerque, NM · 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 - 4Milestone Montessori Preschool LLC4.64 score4.8(20)
8022 Chico Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM · 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 - 5St. Luke Preschool4.64 score4.8(20)
9100 Menaul Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: -999 children
St. Luke Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and play-based curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the school's strong security measures, small class sizes, and clean, well-organized facility as key strengths that create a nurturing environment where children thrive.
Compassionate and attentive staffplay-based learning approachsmall student-to-teacher ratiostrong security measures (building codes/access control) - 6Faith Kids Preschool And Christian Childcare Center4.63 score4.8(18)
4601 Avocet Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: -999 children
Faith Kids Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and clean facility, strong academic and faith-based curriculum, and the genuine love teachers show for each child.
Loving and caring staffstrong teacher-child relationshipsclean and safe facilityChristian curriculum and faith foundation - 7Sandia Presbyterian Preschool4.58 score5(7)
10704 Paseo Del Norte N.E., Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: 35 children
Sandia Presbyterian Preschool receives perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and excellent communication from the school.
Caring and welcoming staffnurturing environmenteffective curriculumstrong social-emotional focus - 8Congregational Preschool4.54 score4.7(17)
2801 Lomas Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: 70 children
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 programschildren's church programming - 9St John'S Umc Pre School Plus4.5 score5(5)
2626 Arizona, Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: 79 children
St. John's UMC Pre School Plus receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight quality instruction, strong child development outcomes, and a nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Parents specifically praise teachers like Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Angie for their mentorship and care.
Great teacher qualityobservable child developmentcaring staffhappy children - 10Shepherd Of The Valley Preschool4.5 score5(5)
1801 Montano Rd. N. W., Albuquerque, NM · Capacity: 25 children
Parents consistently praise Shepherd of the Valley Preschool for its dedicated staff, excellent teaching quality, and thoughtful approach to child development. Reviewers highlight the program's personalized attention and supportive learning environment, with one noting extensive preschool experience to validate their assessment.
Dedicated and friendly staffexcellent program qualitysmall and personalized classesintentional approach to nurturing children
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Preschools in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque has 38 preschool programs designed to prepare children ages 3-5 for kindergarten. These programs focus on early literacy, social skills, and structured learning in a nurturing environment.
When choosing a preschool in Albuquerque, consider visiting facilities in person, checking their licensing status, and asking about staff-to-child ratios, daily routines, and safety policies.
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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.
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- 606 Candelaria N.W., Albuquerque, NM
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St. John's UMC Pre School Plus receives consistently positive feedback from parents. Reviews highlight quality instruction, strong child development outcomes, and a nurturing environment where children are happy and engaged. Parents specifically praise teachers like Mrs. Johnson and Ms. Angie for their mentorship and care.
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- 2626 Arizona, Albuquerque, NM
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- 9500 Constitution Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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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.
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- 10000 Spain N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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Parents consistently praise Shepherd of the Valley Preschool for its dedicated staff, excellent teaching quality, and thoughtful approach to child development. Reviewers highlight the program's personalized attention and supportive learning environment, with one noting extensive preschool experience to validate their assessment.
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- 1801 Montano Rd. N. W., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 9315 Candelaria N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- 8216 Central Se, Albuquerque, NM
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- 4701 Montano N.W., Albuquerque, NM
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Sandia Presbyterian Preschool receives perfect ratings from parents who praise the caring, passionate staff and nurturing environment. Parents report their children have thrived academically and socially, with strong preparation for kindergarten and excellent communication from the school.
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- 10704 Paseo Del Norte N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 7550 Eubank N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- 6721 Palomas N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- 4301 Atrisco Dr. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 508-5569
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.
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- 6501 Lomas Blvd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 300-4741
Reviews for Family Cooperative Preschool are not available. The Google rating of 4.8/5 reflects zero verified parent reviews. The ratings shown appear to be for a church facility rather than the daycare center.
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- 7171 Tennyson Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
Paradise Hills Community Preschool receives mostly positive feedback, with parents praising the teachers, director Ms. Angie, and strong sense of community involvement. One parent noted good aspects but withdrew their child due to concerns about communication regarding developmental screening and classroom behavior management practices.
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- 5976 Avenida La Barranca N.W., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
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- 8022 Chico Rd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 266-6954
St. Luke Preschool receives unanimous 5-star ratings from parents who praise the caring, attentive staff and play-based curriculum. Parents consistently highlight the school's strong security measures, small class sizes, and clean, well-organized facility as key strengths that create a nurturing environment where children thrive.
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- 9100 Menaul Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 292-8812
Faith Kids Preschool receives universal praise from parents, with all 10 reviews giving 5-star ratings. Parents consistently highlight the caring, dedicated staff, safe and clean facility, strong academic and faith-based curriculum, and the genuine love teachers show for each child.
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- 4601 Avocet Road Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 890-8885
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.
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- 6104 Taylor Ranch Dr. N.W., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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.
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- 2801 Lomas Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
St. Timothy's Weekday Preschool is described as a welcoming, faith-based community center that emphasizes God's love and inclusivity. Parents praise the friendly and non-judgmental staff, as well as the center's community outreach programs including meal distribution and assistance with clothing and pet food.
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- 211 Jefferson Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
No parent reviews about the daycare are available. The reviews provided are for Calvary Church's religious services and teaching, not for Calvary Preschool's childcare services.
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- 4001 Osuna Rd. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 338-0183
Note: The reviews provided appear to be for Risen Savior Catholic Church, not their preschool program. Reviews praise the church's welcoming atmosphere, inspiring homilies, diverse congregation, and community events. One negative interaction with office staff was reported.
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- 7701 Wyoming Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 4700 Paradise Hills Blvd. Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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Teddy Bear Pre-School receives consistently high praise from parents, with all 10 reviews rating it 5/5 stars. Parents highlight the caring and professional staff, clean facility, educational programs, and home-cooked meals. Several parents specifically credit the center with helping their children overcome trauma from previous negative daycare experiences.
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- 5820 2nd Street Nw, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 314 Lead Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 247-2404
ABC Preschool receives consistently positive feedback from parents, with all reviews rating the center 5/5 stars. Parents praise the attentive and caring staff, strong communication, cleanliness, and leadership of Director Reyna. Children are reported to be happy, well-cared for, and parents feel confident leaving their kids in the center's hands.
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- 801 98th Street Sw, Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 7411 Hancock Ct. Ne, Albuquerque, NM
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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.
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- 1100 Indian School Rd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM
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- NOT AVAILABLE
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- 1101 Lopez Dr. S.W., Albuquerque, NM
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- (505) 877-7060
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