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Southwest Child Care

11800 Lomas Blvd Ne Albuquerque, NM 87112

Tel: (505) 294-2233

www.southwestchildcare.com

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 220 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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About the School

Southwest Child Care in Albuquerque, NM, is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving 220 students, including 40 K–12 students, in a city–based setting.
Founded in 1986, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 with 100 teachers, supporting small–group learning with an average class size of 20.
The student body is 65 percent students of color, reflecting a diverse enrollment in this Albuquerque early learning program.
Southwest Child Care has a 95 percent acceptance rate, which is higher than the local private school average of 82 percent.
The school ranks among the top 20 percent of private schools in New Mexico for having one of the largest student bodies.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked NM School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 220 students
Acceptance rate: 95%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Southwest Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:

School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Southwest Child Care
Nursery	30
Pre-K	150
Kind	40

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Year Founded

1986

Student Body

Total Students

220 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

65%

State avg.: 51%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

100 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

2:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

45%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

95%

National avg.: 82%

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

School Motto: 'Children are great imitators. Let's give them something great to imitate.'

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Southwest Child Care?

The acceptance rate of Southwest Child Care is 95%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What is Southwest Child Care's ranking?

Southwest Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Southwest Child Care?

The application deadline for Southwest Child Care is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Albuquerque, NM is $10,245 for elementary schools and $12,313 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Albuquerque, NM is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).