Child Care Resources

Little Steps Early Head Start - Sandoval County

List of Services and Hours of Operation

  • Childhood Education:
    • Full Day/Full Year - Split Model (August - May)
      • Center-Based Services: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM
    • Full Day/Full Year - Split Model (June - August)
      • Home Visiting Model: Monday - Friday
      • Home visits are scheduled at the family's convenience.



Edgewood Head Start - Torrance County

List of Services and Hours of Operation

  • Childhood Education:
    • 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM, Monday - Thursday


Catholic Charities Children's Learning Center


1. New Mexico Early Childhood Education & Care Department (ECECD)

  • Description: The ECECD offers comprehensive child care services, including assistance programs, licensing information, and a child care finder tool to help families locate quality child care providers.
  • Website: ECECD Child Care Services

2. NewMexicoKids Resource & Referral

  • Description: Provides a searchable database of licensed child care providers in New Mexico, along with resources for parents and caregivers.
  • Website: NewMexicoKids.org
  • Phone: 1-800-691-9067

3. City of Albuquerque Child Development Resources

4.  ABQ Child Care

  • Description: A non-profit organization operating multiple child care centers across Albuquerque, serving children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
  • Website: ABQ Child Care

5. UNM Children's Campus Childcare Assistance

  • Description: Provides child care services and resources for students, faculty, and staff of the University of New Mexico.
  • Website: UNM Children's Campus

6. Wonderschool

  • Description: An online platform that helps parents find licensed child care providers and early education programs in Albuquerque.
  • Website: Wonderschool Albuquerque Resources

7. Cuidando Los Niños

  • Description: Provides early childhood education and therapeutic services to children experiencing homelessness in Albuquerque.
  • Website: Cuidando Los Niños

8. Early Head Start Programs

  • Description: Offers early childhood education, health, and family support services to low-income families with infants and toddlers.
  • Website: Early Head Start Programs

9. New Mexico PreK Program - Description: Provides free pre-kindergarten programs to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high-quality early childhood program. - Website: New Mexico PreK Program