Head Start Programs in ZIP 88003 (Las Cruces, NM)
There are 5 federally funded head start programs in ZIP 88003, Las Cruces, NM, within this data release.
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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.
Other ZIP codes with head start programs near Las Cruces
State measures by provider
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Licensed capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Clinica De Familia Early Head Start | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| La Clinica De Familia Early Head Start 2 | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | — |
| LCDF Early Head Start-NMSU | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| LCDF Early Head Start-NMSU Expansion | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 24 |
| NMSU Campus | Head Start Program | Not rated | Not reported | 36 |
Listed head start programs in ZIP 88003
Choosing among head start programs in ZIP 88003
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 ZIP 88003, Las Cruces, 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.
Data profile for ZIP 88003
The current data covers the 5 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 88003: 0 (0%) carry a published state quality rating. No provider in this ZIP carries a published overall star rating in the current data, so comparison here rests on inspection, staffing, and quality details. 3 of these providers report 84 licensed child care spaces in total.
| Providers on record | 5 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | None published |
| Average overall rating | Not published |
| Highest-rated provider | Not published |
| Ownership mix | Not reported |
| Licensed capacity (total) | 84 |
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Data sources
Data source: public state licensing datasets including state child care licensing records and registries (processing date 2026-10-07). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is provided for general information only.
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