Southwest Child Care serves 220 students in grades Nursery/Preschool. The student:teacher of Southwest Child Care is 2:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- 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
Top Rankings
Southwest Child Care ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Year Founded
1986
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
220 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 50%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Children are great imitators. Let's give them something great to imitate.'
Source: Verified school update
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).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Southwest Child Care is Calvary Christian Academy (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is East Gate Kids (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
East Gate Kids
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
12120 Copper Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
Albuquerque, NM 87123
(505) 294-5102
0.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Kids Castle
Daycare / Preschool
12840 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 294-5437
0.8 miles
Gr: NS | 137 students
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Montessori School
1111 Eubank Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 275-6111
0.9 miles
Gr: K | 3 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian Academy
(Christian)
12820 Indian School Rd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 842-8681
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Little Corral Kindergarte
Alternative School
10111 Constitution Ave Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
Albuquerque, NM 87112
(505) 299-0633
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 68 students
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