Some of the Best Daycares in Albuquerque,, NM
Of Albuquerque,'s 649 daycares, 232 (36%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 4.4 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.0 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Mexico averages of 4.3 on Process and 3.1 on Structural.
The local market includes 312 centers and 269 family child care homes, a lower home-based share than New Mexico's average of 53%.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Albuquerque,. Childery ranks providers using publicly auditable inputs: state QRIS scores, NAEYC-aligned ratios and group sizes, and federal CCDBG training coverage. See the New Mexico methodology page for the full breakdown.
Rating Distribution in Albuquerque,
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Albuquerque,: 3.4 (Sample of 649).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Albuquerque,: 4.4 (Sample of 311).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Albuquerque,: 3.0 (Sample of 649).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Albuquerque,?
- There are 649 licensed child care providers in Albuquerque,.
- What percentage of Albuquerque, daycares have high quality ratings?
- 36% of Albuquerque, daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 27% statewide in New Mexico.
- What types of childcare are available in Albuquerque,?
- 312 center-based, 269 home-based providers operate in Albuquerque,.
- How do Albuquerque, daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Albuquerque, daycares average 4.4 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Mexico statewide average of 4.3.
- Is there financial help for childcare in New Mexico?
- New Mexico offers childcare subsidies and assistance programs for income-eligible families. See income limits, waitlist status, and how to apply.Childcare subsidies in New Mexico