Best Daycares in Artesia, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Artesia's 7 daycares, 4 (57%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 4.5 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.4 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 6 centers and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Artesia. 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 Artesia
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Artesia: 3.6 (Sample of 7).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Artesia: 4.5 (Sample of 2).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Artesia: 3.4 (Sample of 7).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Artesia?
- There are 7 licensed child care providers in Artesia.
- What percentage of Artesia daycares have high quality ratings?
- 57% of Artesia 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 Artesia?
- 6 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Artesia.
- How do Artesia daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Artesia daycares average 4.5 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