Best Daycares in Hobbs, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Hobbs's 45 daycares, 14 (31%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, above New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 4.3 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 20 centers and 14 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 Hobbs. 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 Hobbs
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Hobbs: 3.3 (Sample of 45).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Hobbs: 4.3 (Sample of 19).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Hobbs: 3.0 (Sample of 45).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Hobbs?
- There are 45 licensed child care providers in Hobbs.
- What percentage of Hobbs daycares have high quality ratings?
- 31% of Hobbs 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 Hobbs?
- 20 center-based, 14 home-based providers operate in Hobbs.
- How do Hobbs daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Hobbs daycares average 4.3 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