Licensed Daycare in Ojo Caliente, New Mexico
3 licensed daycares in Ojo Caliente, verified weekly. Compare cost, age groups, and Head Start spots in your ZIP — directly from official New Mexico licensing records.
Ojo Caliente listings updated May 2026 from official New Mexico records.
Daycare in Ojo Caliente: what parents should know
Families in Ojo Caliente can choose from 3 licensed childcare providers, with Child Care Center the most common type (about 33% of local listings). Every provider here holds a current New Mexico license at indexing time, sourced from New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
For age coverage, 1 center in Ojo Caliente report infant care (roughly 33% — infant slots are the scarcest and fill fastest, so start early). 1 is a Head Start program, free for income-eligible families.
Combined, Ojo Caliente's licensed centers hold about 123 licensed seats — a practical gauge of how much local supply competes for each opening.
Ojo Caliente childcare by the numbers
Childcare costs in Ojo Caliente
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 Ojo Caliente 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
- 41 kids
ZIP codes covered
Program types in Ojo Caliente
Largest licensed centers in Ojo Caliente
By licensed capacity on file — bigger programs often mean more openings and age groups. Always verify the current license before enrolling.
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Where to get childcare help in Ojo Caliente
Free, official channels for finding licensed care, checking quality ratings, and applying for assistance — no account or fee required.
Child Care Resource & Referral counselors help you find vetted local options.
1-800-424-2246 · Find yoursUnited Way's free, confidential line connects you to local childcare, food, and family aid.
Call 211 · 211.orgFree early education for income-eligible families and pregnant women.
Find a programNM Child Care Assistance Program can cover most of your childcare cost by income.
(800) 832-1321 · How to applyCheck NAEYC accreditation and your state's quality-rating (QRIS) for any provider.
Find quality careConfirm any provider's current license & inspection record with New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD).
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How this data is sourced. Listings for Ojo Caliente, New Mexico are compiled from official New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) licensing records and cross-checked for current license status — not paid placements or user star-ratings. Rankings never depend on advertising. Provider details change often, so always confirm directly before enrolling. Reviewed by the DaycareHub editorial team · May 2026 · methodology
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