Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Carlsbad, NM

Carlsbad, New Mexico is served by 18 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

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Care type in CarlsbadProviders
Child Care Centers7View directory
Family Child Care Homes10View directory
Group Child Care Homes0—
Preschools1View directory
Head Start Programs2View directory
School-Age Programs0—
Child Care Providers0—

Child Care Centers in Carlsbad

7 licensed child care centerss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Center Aladdin's Castle Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center Boys & Girls Club Of Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center Carc, Inc. Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center Cottonwood Elementary-after-school Program Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center Desert Willow-after-school Program Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center The Sunnyside Daycare Carlsbad, NM 88220 Child Care Center Trinity Learning Center Carlsbad, NM 88220

Family Child Care Homes in Carlsbad

10 licensed family child care homess are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Angela Escareno Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Angelica Gonzalez Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Delia Porras Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Delma Velasquez Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Dulcinea's Child Care Program Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Elisa Madrid Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Janet Gaede Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Little Haven Schoolhouse Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Makayla Perea Carlsbad, NM 88220 Family Child Care Home Teresa Calanche Carlsbad, NM 88220

Preschools in Carlsbad

1 licensed preschools is listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Hillcrest Preschool Center Carlsbad, NM 88220

Head Start Programs in Carlsbad

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Carlsbad. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Carlsbad Carlsbad, NM 88220 Capacity 51 Head Start Program YDI Carlsbad Head Start Carlsbad, NM 88220
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ZIP codes in Carlsbad

ZIP 88220Care providers

How to pick care in Carlsbad

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Carlsbad, NM, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Carlsbad, NM have?
Based on current licensing data, Carlsbad is home to 18 state-licensed providers: 7 child care centers, 10 family child care homes, and 1 preschools.
How do Carlsbad facilities score on average quality ratings?
State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Carlsbad to view ratings where available.
Is child care in Carlsbad licensed?
Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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