Best Daycares in Belen, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Belen's 23 daycares, 4 (17%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.9 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 13 centers and 7 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 Belen. 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 Belen
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Belen: 3.2 (Sample of 23).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Belen: 3.9 (Sample of 8).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Belen: 3.0 (Sample of 23).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Belen?
- There are 23 licensed child care providers in Belen.
- What percentage of Belen daycares have high quality ratings?
- 17% of Belen 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 Belen?
- 13 center-based, 7 home-based providers operate in Belen.
- How do Belen daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Belen daycares average 3.9 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