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4 Before or After School Daycare in Belen, New Mexico

Browse all 4 before or after school daycare in Belen, New Mexico. Compare options and find the right childcare 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

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Daycare types in Belen

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

Before or After School Daycare in Belen, New Mexico

There are 4 before or after school daycare in Belen, New Mexico, making up 29% 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.

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 Before or After School Daycare in Belen

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Nmprek-P Rio Grande Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15 Eastside School Rd, Belen, NM
Phone
(505) 966-2200
Rgec @ Central Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
600 W. Picard Ave, Belen, NM
Phone
(505) 234-0821
Rgec @ Dennis Chavez Elementary - Belen
Before or After School Daycare
Address
19670 Hwy 314, Belen, NM
Phone
(505) 873-6035
Rgec @ Rio Grande Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
15 Eastside School Rd, Belen, NM
Phone
(505) 234-0826

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Frequently asked questions

There are 4 before or after school 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.
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.