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

Raton, New Mexico is served by 8 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Raton	Providers
Child Care Centers	2	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	6	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	0	—
Head Start Programs	1	View directory
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	0	—

Child Care Centers in Raton

2 licensed child care centerss are listed in Raton. 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 Longfellow Elementary Raton, NM 87740 Child Care Center Willow Springs Academy Raton, NM 87740

Family Child Care Homes in Raton

6 licensed family child care homess are listed in Raton. 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 Alicia Raton, NM 87740 Family Child Care Home Anna Lucero Raton, NM 87740 Family Child Care Home Bright Beginnings Daycare Raton, NM 87740 Family Child Care Home Edna Sandoval Raton, NM 87740 Family Child Care Home Jo Alderette Raton, NM 87740 Family Child Care Home Melinda Bernal Raton, NM 87740

Head Start Programs in Raton

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Raton. 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 Raton Head Start Raton, NM 87740

ZIP codes in Raton

ZIP 87740Care providers

How to pick care in Raton

The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - licensing record, ratios and group sizes, caregiver experience, and the particular hours and services a family needs. No single measure captures all of that, and nothing replaces a visit.

When you are choosing care in Raton, 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 Raton, NM have?

Based on current licensing data, Raton is home to 8 state-licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 6 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Raton facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Raton 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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