Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in New Mexico

New Mexico is home to 2,354 state-licensed care providers spanning 36 counties and 231 cities. Among rated providers, the average overall quality rating is not available.

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2,354Certified providers

—Avg quality rating

Care type	Providers
Child Care Centers	922	View in New Mexico
Family Child Care Homes	1,324	View in New Mexico
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	108	View in New Mexico
Head Start Programs	221	View in New Mexico
School-Age Programs	0	—
Child Care Providers	7	View in New Mexico

Cities in New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM 733 providers Las Cruces, NM 254 providers Santa Fe, NM 94 providers Sunland Park, NM 83 providers Anthony, NM 82 providers Chaparral, NM 71 providers Roswell, NM 67 providers Rio Rancho, NM 66 providers Clovis, NM 59 providers Los Lunas, NM 54 providers Hobbs, NM 50 providers Deming, NM 41 providers

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Choosing care in New Mexico

A practical first step is to check licensing status and inspection history, since that is the backbone of what is publicly known about a program. Then look at the things licensing does not measure - group sizes, caregiver consistency, and how the daily rhythm actually feels to your family.

When you are choosing care in New Mexico, 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 providers does New Mexico have?

According to current licensing data, New Mexico has 2,354 licensed providers: 922 child care centers, 1,324 family child care homes, and 108 preschools.

How does New Mexico score on average quality ratings?

Not every provider in New Mexico has a published average rating; open individual facility pages to view quality ratings where available.

Which cities in New Mexico have the highest number of care providers?

In the current data, Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Santa Fe lead New Mexico for certified provider counts. The city list above shows counts.

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.

Required disclosures

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