Licensed Daycare in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Every center listed below is sourced directly from the state's child care licensing registry — no paid placement, no editorial picks, no hidden referral fees.
Childcare costs in Las Cruces
ChildCare Aware reports the New Mexico average full-time cost at $870/month for infant care and $720/month for preschool. City-level prices in Las Cruces vary by ZIP code and program model — Head Start sites are free for eligible families, family daycare homes typically run 10-30% below center rates, and accredited centers run above the average.
The Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit and a Dependent Care FSA ($5,000 max) reduce effective cost regardless of program. New Mexico families may also qualify for NM Child Care Assistance Program (intake: (800) 832-1321).
Full New Mexico licensing & cost overviewQuick facts
- State regulator
- New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)
- Infant ratio
- 1:4
- Toddler ratio
- 1:5
- Preschool ratio
- 1:10
- Avg capacity
- 71 kids
All Las Cruces licensed centers
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Las Cruces
Jumping Jacks Gallup #82
Las Cruces
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