Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Hidalgo County

Hidalgo County, New Mexico is home to 5 state-licensed care providers across 2 cities. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing records, inspections, staff-to-child ratios, and program details.

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Animas, NM 1 providers Lordsburg, NM 5 providers

Child Care Centers in Hidalgo County

2 providers in Hidalgo County: Animas, Lordsburg

Child Care Center Animas Elementary Animas, NM 88020 Child Care Center R.v.traylor Elementary Lordsburg, NM 88045

Family Child Care Homes in Hidalgo County

3 providers in Hidalgo County: Lordsburg

Family Child Care Home Cynthia Martinez Lordsburg, NM 88045 Family Child Care Home Lucilla May Lordsburg, NM 88045 Family Child Care Home Mary Ortiz Lordsburg, NM 88045

Head Start Programs in Hidalgo County

1 provider in Hidalgo County: Lordsburg

Head Start Program Lordsburg Head Start Lordsburg, NM 88045 Capacity 16

Choosing care in Hidalgo County

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 Hidalgo County, 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many state-licensed care providers does Hidalgo County have?

According to current licensing data, Hidalgo County, New Mexico has 5 licensed providers: 2 child care centers, 3 family child care homes, and 0 preschools.

Which cities in Hidalgo County have care providers?

Based on the current data, Animas, Lordsburg have care providers listed. Open a city page for local listings.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources, the state licensing agency data, 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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