Best Daycares in Albuquerque, NM — 2026 Rankings

We ranked 50 daycares and childcare centers in Albuquerque based on licensing, accreditation, parent reviews, and childcare quality.

Top Daycares in Albuquerque

  1. #1 — All Seasons Child Care and Learning Center Score: 97%

    ABQ Childcare | Trusted Childcare in Albuquerque Since 1974

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  2. #2 — Our Place Learning Center Score: 91%

    Our Place Learning Center (EMERG OPEN)

    Programs: Log In Signup Show Navigation Hide Navigation Find Providers Childcare Center, Nanny/Sitters, More Resources Childcare Resources, Miscellaneous, Child Care Jobs, Manage Listing Add Free Listing, Update Listing, Feedback, Add / Update Listings, Support, Advertise. View full profile →

  3. #3 — Discovery One Child Care Score: 90%

    Discovery One Child Care (EMERG OPEN)

    Programs: Log In Signup Show Navigation Hide Navigation Find Providers Childcare Center, Nanny/Sitters, More Resources Childcare Resources, Miscellaneous, Child Care Jobs, Manage Listing Add Free Listing, Update Listing, Feedback, Add / Update Listings, Support, Advertise. View full profile →

  4. #4 — Gold Star Academy Score: 86%

    Gold Star Academy is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: https://gold-star-academy.hub.biz/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  5. #5 — YDI Heights Head Start Score: 86%

    YDI Heights Head Start is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ydinm.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  6. #6 — Youth Development, Inc. Chico & General Bradley Score: 86%

    Youth Development, Inc. Chico & General Bradley is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.ydinm.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  7. #7 — Serendipity Day School Score: 86%

    Serendipity Day School is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, specialty school, school. Website: http://serendipitydayschool.com.

    Programs: Preschool, Specialty school, School. View full profile →

  8. #8 — Springstone Montessori School Score: 86%

    Springstone Montessori School is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, private school, elementary school. Website: https://www.springstonekids.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Private school, Elementary school. View full profile →

  9. #9 — Kidz Academy Preschool Score: 86%

    Kidz Academy Preschool is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.kidzacademynm.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  10. #10 — Calvaryabq Preschool Score: 86%

    Calvaryabq Preschool is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, school. Website: http://calvaryabq.org/preschool.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, School. View full profile →

  11. #11 — ABQ Children's Academy Score: 86%

    ABQ Children's Academy is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://abqchildrensacademy.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  12. #12 — Indian Health Service Head Start Score: 86%

    Indian Health Service Head Start is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://ihs.gov.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  13. #13 — YDI Centro De Amor Head Start Score: 86%

    YDI Centro De Amor Head Start is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://ydinm.org.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  14. #14 — 2 Steps Ahead Preschool Daycare Score: 86%

    2 Steps Ahead Preschool Daycare is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://childcare.ececd.nm.gov/nm/albuquerque/two-steps-ahead-llc-13623.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  15. #15 — Mountain View Montessori Score: 86%

    Mountain View Montessori is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://mvmabq.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  16. #16 — A Child's Garden Score: 86%

    A Child's Garden is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.achildsgardenabq.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  17. #17 — Peppermint Stick Preschool Score: 86%

    Peppermint Stick Preschool is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://peppermintstick.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  18. #18 — My Little World Early Learning Center Score: 86%

    My Little World Early Learning Center is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://business.site/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  19. #19 — ABC Preschool and Childcare Score: 86%

    ABC Preschool and Childcare is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.abcpre.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  20. #20 — Children's Choice Child Care Services, Inc Score: 84%

    Children's Choice Child Care Services, Inc is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://www.childrens-choice.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  21. #21 — The Montessori Academy (PreK-K Casita Montessori) Score: 84%

    The Montessori Academy (PreK-K Casita Montessori) is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, education, school. Website: http://www.CasitaPreschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Education, School. View full profile →

  22. #22 — Eastern Child Development Center Score: 80%

    Eastern Child Development Center is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: http://www.tlcdevelopmentcenters.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

  23. #23 — Preschool Impressions Score: 77%

    Preschool Impressions is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: https://my-preschool.net/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  24. #24 — Paradise Hills United Methodist Church Preschool Score: 71%

    Paradise Hills United Methodist Church Preschool is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool. Website: http://phumcnm.com.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  25. #25 — Roadrunner Child Development Score: 71%

    Child Care Near Me | Roadrunner Child Development

    Programs: General Childcare. View full profile →

  26. #26 — Elevation Children's Center Score: 71%

    Elevation Children's Center is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, home service, day care preschool. Website: http://www.elevationchildrenscenter.org/.

    Programs: Preschool, Home service, Day care preschool. View full profile →

  27. #27 — Alvarado Day School Score: 71%

    Alvarado Day School is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, school, home service. Website: http://alvaradodayschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, School, Home service. View full profile →

  28. #28 — St. Luke Preschool Score: 70%

    Childcare center listed from OpenStreetMap contribution node/5349638339. Type: center-based. Program signals: preschool. Verified fields: name, phone, website, address.

    Programs: Preschool. View full profile →

  29. #29 — Choices For Children Day School Score: 69%

    Choices For Children Day School is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, child care and day care, school, education. Website: http://choicesforchildrendayschool.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Child care and day care, School, Education. View full profile →

  30. #30 — Albuquerque Preschool Co-Op Score: 69%

    Albuquerque Preschool Co-Op is a childcare center in Albuquerque, NM. Programs include Preschool, day care preschool, home service. Website: https://www.abqpreschoolcoop.com/.

    Programs: Preschool, Day care preschool, Home service. View full profile →

How We Rank Daycares & Childcare Centers

Our Guide Score percentage combines Google rating (35%), review volume (20%), web and contact presence (20%), profile completeness (15%), accreditation such as NAEYC (5%), press recognition (3%), and years of operation (2%), then normalizes across captured positive categories. Read our full methodology →

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the #1 daycare in Albuquerque?
All Seasons Child Care and Learning Center is currently the #1 ranked daycare in Albuquerque based on our Guide Score, which evaluates parent reviews, licensing status, accreditation, and quality signals. See the full ranked list above.
How are daycares ranked in Albuquerque?
Our Guide Score percentage combines weighted evidence from Google rating, review volume, web and contact presence, profile completeness, accreditation, press recognition, and years of operation, then normalizes across categories with captured positive evidence. There is no paid placement.
How much does daycare cost in Albuquerque?
Childcare costs in Albuquerque vary by program type and age group. Full-time infant care commonly ranges from $800–$2,500/month; preschool programs run $600–$1,800/month. Each center's profile page lists contact information for current rates.