Childcare Costs in Las Cruces, NM

Population 111,400 | 20.1% above New Mexico average

$9,670

Infant/yr

$806/mo

$8,400

Toddler/yr

$700/mo

$7,600

Preschool/yr

$633/mo

Las Cruces vs State & National Averages

Care Type	Las Cruces	NM Avg	National Avg
Infant (Center)	$9,670	$10,080	$13,032
Toddler (Center)	$8,400	$8,760	$11,275
Preschool (Center)	$7,600	$7,920	$10,153

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Infant (Center)$806/mo

Toddler (Center)$700/mo

Preschool (Center)$633/mo

New Mexico Childcare Overview

State Cost Rank: #42 of 51

Quality System: FOCUS/Aim High

Median Income: $58,722

Subsidies: Available

View all New Mexicochildcare data →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does daycare cost in Las Cruces, NM?

In Las Cruces, NM, infant center-based daycare costs about $9,670/year ($806/month). Toddler care averages $8,400/year and preschool is $7,600/year.

Is childcare in Las Cruces more expensive than the New Mexico average?

Childcare in Las Cruces is 20.1% above the New Mexico state average. The average annual center-based cost in Las Cruces is approximately $8,557.

What is the most affordable childcare option in Las Cruces?

Preschool programs are typically the most affordable center-based option in Las Cruces at $7,600/year. Family home daycare is usually 25-35% cheaper than center-based care. Before/after school programs are the most affordable overall for school-age children.

What childcare assistance is available in New Mexico?

New Mexico offers childcare subsidies through the CCDF program. The state's "FOCUS/Aim High" quality rating system helps parents find rated providers. Federal tax credits (Child and Dependent Care Credit) and Flexible Spending Accounts can also offset costs.

Where does ChildCarePeek get Las Cruces childcare cost data?

All childcare cost data comes from Child Care Aware of America (2024), supplemented with local cost-of-living adjustments. Actual costs may vary by provider, quality rating, and specific care needs.

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Care Type

Las Cruces

NM Avg

National Avg

Infant (Center)

$9,670

$10,080

$13,032

Toddler (Center)

$8,400

$8,760

$11,275

Preschool (Center)