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

Tucumcari, New Mexico is served by 4 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Tucumcari	Providers
Child Care Centers	4	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	0	—
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 Tucumcari

4 licensed child care centerss are listed in Tucumcari. 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 Eastern Plains Community Action Agency Inc. Tucumcari, NM 88401 Child Care Center Tucumcari Elementary Tucumcari, NM 88401 Child Care Center Turquoise Child Development Center Tucumcari, NM 88401 Child Care Center Turquoise Child Development Center West Tucumcari, NM 88401

Head Start Programs in Tucumcari

2 federally funded head start programss are listed in Tucumcari. 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 Tucumcari Early Head Start Tucumcari, NM 88401 Capacity 10 Head Start Program Tucumcari Head Start Tucumcari, NM 88401 Capacity 39

ZIP codes in Tucumcari

ZIP 88401Care providers

How to pick care in Tucumcari

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.

For families in Tucumcari, NM, the key questions are availability and waitlists, tuition and fees, hours of operation, and how caregivers communicate with parents each day. A visit plus direct questions remains the surest way to judge whether a program fits.

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Tucumcari, NM have?

Based on current licensing data, Tucumcari is home to 4 state-licensed providers: 4 child care centers, 0 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

How do Tucumcari facilities score on average quality ratings?

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

Is child care in Tucumcari 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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