Best Daycares in Los Alamos, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Los Alamos's 9 daycares, 1 (11%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, compared with New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 3.5 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 4 centers and 2 family child care homes.
Listed alphabetically below are some of the highest-rated providers in Los Alamos. 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 Los Alamos
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Los Alamos: 3.1 (Sample of 9).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Los Alamos: 3.5 (Sample of 4).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Los Alamos: 3.0 (Sample of 9).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Los Alamos?
- There are 9 licensed child care providers in Los Alamos.
- What percentage of Los Alamos daycares have high quality ratings?
- 11% of Los Alamos 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 Los Alamos?
- 4 center-based, 2 home-based providers operate in Los Alamos.
- How do Los Alamos daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Los Alamos daycares average 3.5 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