Best Daycares in Santa Fe, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Santa Fe's 80 daycares, 25 (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 3.1 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 43 centers and 21 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 Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Santa Fe: 3.4 (Sample of 80).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Santa Fe: 4.3 (Sample of 31).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Santa Fe: 3.1 (Sample of 80).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Santa Fe?
- There are 80 licensed child care providers in Santa Fe.
- What percentage of Santa Fe daycares have high quality ratings?
- 31% of Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?
- 43 center-based, 21 home-based providers operate in Santa Fe.
- How do Santa Fe daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Santa Fe 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
All 80 Daycares in Santa Fe
- Pablo Roybal Elementary
- Paulette Bojorquez
- Pinon Elementary
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Agua Fria Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Busy Bugs Early Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Flores del Sol Head Start and Early Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - La Comunidad de los Niños Head Start and Early Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Little Paws Early Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Sweeney Head Start and Early Head Start
- Presbyterian Medical Services - Tierra Contenta Head Start and Early Head Start
- Salazar Elementary
- Sandra Anaya
- Sandra Ortiz
- Santa Fe Montessori Childcare Program
- Santa Fe Montessori Learning Collective
- Santa Fe Public Schools PreK Program
- Santa Fe Recovery Center, Inc.
- Santa Fe School for the Arts & Sciences
- Santo Nino Catholic School
- Sarah Maddux
- Sfps Ramirez Thomas Early Childhood Center For Employees
- Shambala House Preschool, Llc