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Head Start in Albuquerque, NM

Head Start is free preschool for children 3 to 5 from families who qualify, and Early Head Start serves babies and toddlers. Families qualify by income, or when they receive public assistance, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home.

Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Albuquerque
18
daycare centers
18
take infants
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All Head Start and Early Head Start centers in Albuquerque

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Providers on paid plans are listed first, then the sites on the federal Head Start list, then A to Z by name. We do not rank daycares.

  3. Child care centerHead Start

    Headstart Centers

    309 Stover Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Head Start and Early Head Start
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  6. Child care centerHead Start

    S Valley Head Start

    SV III, 5816 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Head Start and Early Head Start
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  8. Child care centerHead Start

    YDI Heights Head Start

    3.7· 3 reviews

    2520 Virginia St NE, Albuquerque, NM

    Head Start and Early Head Start
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    YDI Pedro Baca Head Start

    5.0· 2 reviews

    1700 Centro Familiar Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM

    Head Start and Early Head Start
    No state license record matched yet
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How this list is made: Albuquerque daycares where the Office of Head Start lists a Head Start or Early Head Start site, plus those whose name, website or state record says Head Start. The New Mexico license list is not on DaycarePal yet, so these listings come from public business listings and show no license or inspection record. Head Start programs also run classrooms in public schools and home-based services that may not be on this list; the Office of Head Start's locator lists every site.

Head Start

Head Start and Early Head Start in Albuquerque

Head Start centers (ages 3 to 5)
13
Free preschool for children from families who qualify.
Early Head Start centers (birth to 3)
12
For babies and toddlers, and many programs also serve expectant families.
on the federal Head Start site list
12
The Office of Head Start lists a site at these daycares. The others say Head Start in their name, on their website or on their state record.
How to apply for Head Start (Office of Head Start)

Head Start sites: Office of Head Start, Head Start service locations (Administration for Children and Families), 2026.

Before you enroll

Applying to Head Start in Albuquerque

  1. 1

    Check that you qualify

    Families qualify by income, or when they receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, a child is in foster care or the family has no stable home. Programs may take some other children too.

  2. 2

    Have your papers ready

    Ask the program which papers to bring, such as proof of your child's age and of your family's income or benefits.

  3. 3

    Ask about the waitlist

    There are not enough places for every child who qualifies. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist.

  4. 4

    Ask about the day

    Some programs run full days, some part days or the school year only, and some visit families at home. Ask which fits your family.

Nearby

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Questions

Questions

How many Head Start and Early Head Start centers are in Albuquerque?

18 Head Start and Early Head Start centers are listed in Albuquerque. Head Start programs also run classrooms in public schools and home-based services that may not be on this list; the Office of Head Start's locator lists every site.

Who qualifies for Head Start?

Children from families whose income is at or below the federal poverty guidelines, families that receive TANF, SSI or SNAP, children in foster care and children experiencing homelessness. Programs may also take some children who do not meet these rules, so ask.

Is Head Start free?

Yes. Head Start and Early Head Start cost nothing for families who qualify.

What ages does Head Start serve?

Head Start preschool is for children 3 to 5. Early Head Start is for babies and toddlers from birth to 3, and many programs also serve expectant families.

How do I apply for Head Start?

Call or visit the Head Start program near you; it explains the papers you need. If no place is open now, ask to join the waitlist. The Office of Head Start's apply page links to its national locator.

Are these daycares licensed in New Mexico?

This page cannot say yet. The New Mexico license list is not loaded, so these listings come from public business listings and show no license record. Ask each daycare for its state license number.