Best Daycares in Santa, Teresa, NM — Independent Quality Ratings
Of Santa, Teresa's 24 daycares, 5 (21%) hold a 4 or 5 star rating from Childery, below New Mexico's statewide rate of 27%. Locally, providers average 4.0 stars on Process inputs (state QRIS, NAEYC and other accreditation, federal Head Start CLASS scores) and 3.2 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 2 centers and 21 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 Santa, Teresa. 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, Teresa
Mean rating across all displayed daycares in Santa, Teresa: 3.3 (Sample of 24).
Process rating across all displayed daycares in Santa, Teresa: 4.0 (Sample of 6).
Structural rating across all displayed daycares in Santa, Teresa: 3.2 (Sample of 24).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many licensed daycares are in Santa, Teresa?
- There are 24 licensed child care providers in Santa, Teresa.
- What percentage of Santa, Teresa daycares have high quality ratings?
- 21% of Santa, Teresa 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, Teresa?
- 2 center-based, 21 home-based providers operate in Santa, Teresa.
- How do Santa, Teresa daycares score on teaching quality compared to the rest of New Mexico?
- Santa, Teresa daycares average 4.0 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