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1 Before or After School Daycare in Los Alamos, New Mexico

Browse all 1 before or after school daycare in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Compare options and find the right childcare for your family.

Top 10 Best Rated Daycares in Los Alamos

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.

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    The Ark Child Development
    3.52 score
    3.3(11)

    715 Diamond Dr, Los Alamos, NM · Child Daycare & Preschools · Capacity: 100 children

    The Ark Child Development has highly polarized reviews. Positive reviewers praise the staff's friendliness, facility cleanliness, security measures, and child development outcomes. However, negative reviewers report serious concerns including inadequate supervision, neglectful care practices, physical abuse incidents, and unprofessional staff conduct.

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Before or After School Daycare in Los Alamos, New Mexico

There are 1 before or after school daycare in Los Alamos, New Mexico, making up 11% of the 9 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 Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos

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Nmprek-P Pinon Elementary
Before or After School Daycare
Address
90 Grand Canyon Dr, Los Alamos, NM
Phone
(505) 663-2680

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Frequently asked questions

There are 1 before or after school daycares in Los Alamos, New Mexico, out of 9 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 Los Alamos, 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
Los Alamos offers several types of childcare facilities:
  • Child Daycare & Preschools — 8 facilities
  • Before or After School Daycare — 1 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 Los Alamos for current pricing.
Yes, daycare centers in Los Alamos 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.