Head Start Programs in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to 221 federally funded head start programs. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Browse by city below to find local listings.

Cities with head start programs in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 733 providers Las Cruces, NM 254 providers Santa Fe, NM 94 providers Deming, NM 41 providers Espanola, NM 26 providers Los Lunas, NM 54 providers Anthony, NM 82 providers Belen, NM 26 providers Clovis, NM 59 providers Farmington, NM 35 providers Grants, NM 21 providers Gallup, NM 32 providers La Luz, NM 3 providers Moriarty, NM 8 providers Portales, NM 22 providers Rio Rancho, NM 66 providers Roswell, NM 67 providers Ruidoso, NM 9 providers Alamogordo, NM 30 providers Anton Chico, NM 3 providers Arroyo Seco, NM 3 providers Artesia, NM 7 providers Aztec, NM 10 providers Bernalillo, NM 10 providers Carlsbad, NM 20 providers Chaparral, NM 71 providers Church Rock, NM 6 providers Cuba, NM 12 providers Dexter, NM 6 providers Estancia, NM 5 providers Fruitland, NM 3 providers Hernandez, NM 2 providers Hobbs, NM 50 providers Jarales, NM 5 providers Mescalero, NM 2 providers Questa, NM 5 providers Ranchos De Taos, NM 5 providers Silver City, NM 19 providers Socorro, NM 16 providers Taos, NM 14 providers Tucumcari, NM 6 providers Tularosa, NM 3 providers Vadito, NM 3 providers Vado, NM 17 providers Alamo, NM 5 providers Cliff, NM 2 providers Columbus, NM 5 providers Crownpoint, NM 9 providers Isleta, NM 1 providers Jemez Pueblo, NM 10 providers Kirtland, NM 6 providers Laguna, NM 1 providers Lordsburg, NM 5 providers Lovington, NM 6 providers Mentmore, NM 15 providers Mesilla, NM 1 providers Mora, NM 3 providers Mountainair, NM 3 providers Nageezi, NM 1 providers Navajo, NM 1 providers Newcomb, NM 2 providers Pinehill, NM 2 providers Ramah, NM 2 providers Raton, NM 9 providers Sanostee, NM 1 providers Santa Clara, NM 3 providers Santa Rosa, NM 5 providers Shiprock, NM 6 providers Smith Lake, NM 4 providers Springer, NM 1 providers Standing Rock, NM 1 providers Sunland Park, NM 83 providers T Or C, NM 6 providers Thoreau, NM 10 providers Tohatchi, NM 3 providers Truth Or Consequences, NM 1 providers Vanderwagen, NM 10 providers Yatahey, NM 5 providers

About head start programs in New Mexico

Head Start and Early Head Start are federally funded programs that combine early education with nutrition, developmental screening, and family support. Programs are generally free for eligible families and prioritize children from low-income households, children in foster care, and children with disabilities.

Frequently asked questions

How many head start programs does New Mexico have?

This directory covers 221 federally funded head start programs in New Mexico, spread across 78 cities and counties, drawn from the Head Start Service Locations dataset (HHS/ACF).

What is the best way to compare head start programs in New Mexico?

To compare Head Start programs, confirm eligibility and application steps, and ask about hours, transportation, meals, and how the program coordinates with services your family already uses. Local programs can differ in schedules and offerings. Open the city listings above to reach individual profiles.

Data sources

Sources: Head Start Service Locations. Data as of 2026-10-07.

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