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

Estancia, New Mexico is served by 3 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Estancia	Providers
Child Care Centers	1	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	2	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Estancia

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Estancia. 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 Lower Elementary Estancia, NM 87016

Family Child Care Homes in Estancia

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Estancia. 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 Alice Lucero Estancia, NM 87016 Family Child Care Home Jo Otero Estancia, NM 87016

Head Start Programs in Estancia

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Estancia. 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 Estancia Head Start Estancia, NM 87016 Capacity 8 Head Start Program Presbyterian Medical Services - Estancia Head Start and Early Head Start Estancia, NM 87016

ZIP codes in Estancia

ZIP 87016Care providers

How to pick care in Estancia

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

Where you can, visit each option in Estancia, NM, watch how caregivers interact with children, ask how daily updates and pickups are handled, and get costs and schedules confirmed in writing. Steady, engaged caregivers count for as much as any published record.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Estancia, NM have?

Based on current licensing data, Estancia is home to 3 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Estancia facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Estancia to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Estancia 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.

Required disclosures

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