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

Thoreau, New Mexico is served by 9 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Thoreau	Providers
Child Care Centers	1	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	8	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 Thoreau

1 licensed child care centers is listed in Thoreau. 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 Thoreau Elementary Thoreau, NM 87323

Family Child Care Homes in Thoreau

8 licensed family child care homess are listed in Thoreau. 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 Alyssa Chavez Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Carol Chavez Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Freida Martinez Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Irene Yazzie Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Linda Emerson Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Maritta Martinez Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Natashia Chischilly Thoreau, NM 87323 Family Child Care Home Sharell Abad Thoreau, NM 87323

Head Start Programs in Thoreau

1 federally funded head start programs is listed in Thoreau. 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 Thoreau Thoreau, NM 87323 Capacity 20

ZIP codes in Thoreau

ZIP 87323Care providers

How to pick care in Thoreau

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 Thoreau, 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 Thoreau, NM have?

Based on current licensing data, Thoreau is home to 9 state-licensed providers: 1 child care centers, 8 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Thoreau facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Thoreau 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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