Best Daycares in Kirtland, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Kirtland's 6 daycares, 3 (50%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 5.0 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 3 centers and 1 family child care home.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Kirtland. 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 Kirtland
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Kirtland: 3.5 (Sample of 6).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Kirtland: 5.0 (Sample of 3).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Kirtland: 3.0 (Sample of 6).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Kirtland?
- There are 6 licensed child care providers in Kirtland.
- What percentage of Kirtland daycares have high quality ratings?
- 50% of Kirtland 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 Kirtland?
- 3 center-based, 1 home-based providers operate in Kirtland.
- How do Kirtland daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Kirtland daycares average 5.0 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