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Best Daycares in Las Cruces, NM — Independent Quality Ratings

Of Las Cruces's 326 daycares, 92 (28%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, matching New Mexico's statewide rate of 28%. Locally, providers average 4.1 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.1 stars on Structural inputs (state regulatory baseline plus provider-level licensing data), compared with New Mexico averages of 4.1 on Process and 3.1 on Structural.

The local market includes 99 centers and 210 family child care homes, a higher home-based share than New Mexico's average of 53%.

Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Las Cruces. 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.

326
Daycares
92
4 or 5 Stars

Rating Distribution in Las Cruces

17(5%)
75(23%)
233(71%)
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Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Las Cruces: 3.3 (Sample of 326).

Process rating across all displayed daycares in Las Cruces: 4.1 (Sample of 136).

Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Las Cruces: 3.1 (Sample of 326).

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Some of the Best Daycares in Las Cruces

Ashley's Garden Child Development Center
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Best of the Southwest Daycare LLC
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Amigos Child Development Center
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Tumbleweed Daycare New Beginnings Inc
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
Little Tumbleweed Daycare New Beginnings Inc
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
NMSU School for Young Children
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
NMSU School for Young Children
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St Paul's Child Development Center
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
St Paul's Child Development Center
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's Garden Child Development Center II
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's Garden Child Development Center II
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars
The Children's Garden Child Development Center Nothrise
Las Cruces, NM
★★★★★ 5 Stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many licensed daycares are in Las Cruces?
There are 326 licensed child care providers in Las Cruces.
What percentage of Las Cruces daycares have high quality ratings?
28% of Las Cruces daycares hold 4 or 5 stars on Childery's composite rating, compared to 28% statewide in New Mexico.
What types of childcare are available in Las Cruces?
99 center-based, 210 home-based providers operate in Las Cruces.
How do Las Cruces daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
Las Cruces daycares average 4.1 out of 5 stars on Childery's Process score (teaching quality, QRIS ratings, and accreditations), compared to a New Mexico statewide average of 4.1.
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

All 326 Daycares in Las Cruces

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