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Jensine A.

Occasional Child Care Provider

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
19 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
Hi there! I've been providing childcare since 2006 for several families with infants (including twins), toddlers, and elementary through high school-aged children. I've done a lot of daycare, date nights and overnights, sometimes watching up to 4 children. I am comfortable caring for homes and pets as well. Currently providing...

Care Member says "Jensine was so incredibly professional and helpful with our two boys! We knew they were in good hands :) "

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Brianna R.

Experienced And Fun Child Care Provider Of 13 Years In Search Of Full-Time Position.

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Greetings! I've worked with children between newborn and 12 years for the better part of 15 years in varying capacities. . Specialized foster parent working with children with behavioral and trauma related needs . Twin care . Multiple child care . Traveling nanny service . Live-in care . Newborn Care . Former preschool...

Care Member says "Bri was lovely to work with and the kids really liked her. "

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Samantha G.

Child Caregiver/Babysitter/Organizer/Cleaner

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
READ ENTIRE BIO BEFORE CONTACTING. AVAILABILITY BASED ON JOB NEEDED. FEES BASED ON # OF CHILDREN AND AGE. Hello! I'm Sammie. I live in Rio Rancho with my Husband and doggo. Relocated after living in Arizona and California for 9 years! He works from home and I run two buisnesses. Experienced with over 15 years in care of...

Sonia M. says "Samantha was great, we will definitely hire her again. She was punctual and friendly. She helped tutor our boys who are 3 and 4 y/o, and was great."

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Nicole C.

Part Time Care Giver Available- Great With Kids!

Albuquerque, NM

4.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! I have been doing child care for basically my whole life. I helped raise my 2 brothers. Preparing meals for them, changing them, playing games and educating them. Now I have a 20-year-old daughter who is in college. She is on the honor roll at her school. I feel like a job being with kids and helping them grow and...

Erin B. says "Nicole was amazing with our 4 & 1 year old. She was very sweet. And my kids loved her. She even got my 1 year old to sleep both days she was here. No one is...

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Nicole D.

With Over 11 Years Of Experience Nanny

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 27 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
This is Nicole. I have worked of a total of 20 years with children. Children are my passion. I started in 2003 working for Kirtland Air Force Base Child Development Center. With children as young as 6 wks old - 5 years old and remained there for 11 years. I have experience with special needs, challenging behaviors, twins,...

Jessica S. says "Nicole has been our nanny for close to two years. She was full time when E was an infant and now babysits and will nanny during the holidays. She was...

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Carol J.

Experienced Part-Time Childcare Provider

Albuquerque, NM

4.9(1)
from
$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I am the mother of 3 grown children and, the truth is, we all need a little help sometimes! I want to help you. I am looking for families that need one-time or occasional help. I never say "that's not my job" so if you need help... contact me. I am honest, reliable, versatile, hardworking, vaccinated and CPR certified. I am...

Care Member says "Carol helped us out with our special needs son during our daughter’s wedding and could not have been more helpful and professional if she tried. Thanks...

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Isabel M.

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
As a kid who grew up with many siblings, I know what it takes to care for children of all ages and I have experience with babies, toddlers, and autistic children. I am bilingual, a student at CNM, and have formal work experience in retail, but I have babysat for most of my life informally. I love to keep kids engaged and find...

Care Member says "Isabel is a hardworking and responsible person. They enjoy working with children and are very reliable!"

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Elena S.

Experienced Childcare Provider

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Elena and I've been working with children for six years now. 3 words to describe me would be energetic, creative, and loving. I enjoy working with young children and teaching them new things. I've worked with all different ages of children from infants 2 weeks old to school aged children If your looking for...

Lauren H. says "Elena is amazing! She is kind, engaging, and our kiddos absolutely love her. We have no hesitation about leaving one or both of our kids in her care. She...

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Elizabeth N.

Albuquerque, NM

4.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I'm 30 and have 14 years of experience in childcare and education. The ages have ranged from newborns to teens. Primarily I've worked with 0-3 years. To keep it short and simple I've worked at places like Explora, La petite, self employed as a nanny through care. com and now a School I've been at for 7 years. I'm Certified in...

Renee B. says "Liz was good with our daughter. After 4 months of working for us part time we had no notice given when she found another job. It was not professional and...

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Raquel S.

Part-time Caregiver Any Age

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
travel
Owned my business in early childhood for over 15 years; have background check and references. Past President for 3 terms for a childcare association.

Gabby H. says "Miss Raquel helped me out w/ my son during tough times. She was very reliable, punctual, and did an amazing job w/ my kiddo."

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Alice M.

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$16/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I started caring for children when I practically still was one myself, when my favorite people on Earth, my little cousins, were born. As I became more professional, I started building a client base for babysitting and tutoring, then become a nanny, then worked for a daycare until I went to college. Now that I'm finished with...

Heather A. says "Alice was punctual, jumped right in to help on a busy morning. good communication and flexibility!"

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Alana A.

Babysitter

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Alana. I finished my undergrad degree in International Business with minors in Spanish and Psychology. I have over seven years of experience with children including: nannying, teaching (English & Spanish), childcare, live-in jobs, and babysitting. I've worked with children from 5 weeks to 13 years old. I'm currently...

Molly N. says "Alana is an amazing person who will not only care for, but inspire your children. She quickly became a valued member of our family and made all of our...

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Breanna S.

Goofy And Enthusiastic Nanny

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm am experienced and entertaining nanny who is passionate about childhood development. I started out babysitting for local families in my early teens and transitioned into being a daycare assistant by the time I was 15. I am certified in child and adult CPR/AED and First Aid. In December 2020, I graduated from Central Michigan...

Charis P. says "Breanna is amazing! She was always early for work, willing to learn/try new things, and most importantly she was very loving and caring towards my baby!...

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Theresa T.

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
My name is Theresa and I've been nannying since 2012. I am a grandmother of 5. Age 15 years old to a 2-month-old. I specialize in newborn to age 2. I'm a native of south Louisiana and worked for 3 different families there before moving to New Mexico in 2020. Since living here I've spent 2 years with 2 different families here...

Kelley E. says "Theresa (aka Nonna) is the best!! She has been with us for over 2 years & has become part of our family during that time. She's helped our son grow &...

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Abby W.

Albuquerque, NM

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi! I recently moved to ABQ from Iowa and have a huge heart for children and families! I work full time with hospitalized children, but am available most Friday evenings and some weekends. I'm primarily interested in jobs occurring on a one-time/as-needed basis. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and over 12 years of...

Ana G. says "Well prepared, punctual and reliable."

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Child care centers in Albuquerque, NM

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IMMANUEL LUTHERAN PRESCHOOL

300 GOLD AVE SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0(1)

State license verified

Developmental (play-based)
Cooperative
Academic
Faith based
Reggio emilia
+ 4 more
Immanuel Lutheran Preschool is an extension of Immanuel Lutheran School; together, we are Teaching a Changeless Christ to a Changing World. At ILP, your child is welcomed into a caring community of learners, explorers, and children of Christ. During the school day, children have opportunities to play independently and in...

Care Member says "Awesome school. Great taechers."

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Mother's Day Out

10000 CANDELARIA RD NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0(3)

State license verified

Academic
Developmental (play-based)
Faith based
Preschool
Day Care
+ 1 more
We are a play-based center that believes every child is unique and special. We offer drop-in, full-time, and part-time slots for parents in need. As a licensed center we accept state contracts and are a part of the food program. This means we offer breakfast, lunch, and snacks as part of the tuition.

Matt H. says "They do a really great job with the kids. We love their teachers, they have a great staff. They are great with communication."

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7288 - La Petite Academy on Towner NE

12215 TOWNER AVE NE ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We’re proud to be an approved provider for New Mexico’s Free Universal Child Care program. What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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7284 - La Petite Academy on Gibson SE

6420 GIBSON BLVD SE ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0(2)

State license verified

Child care
We’re proud to be an approved provider for New Mexico’s Free Universal Child Care program. What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn...

Care Member says "Ms. Ashley and ms. Jocelyn are great with my school age child love it"

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7278 - La Petite Academy on Redlands NW's Photo

7278 - La Petite Academy on Redlands NW

5701 REDLANDS RD NW ALBUQUERQUE, NM

5.0(1)

State license verified

Child care
We’re proud to be an approved provider for New Mexico’s Free Universal Child Care program What matters to us at La Petite Academy is simple: Your child. Here, exceptionally strong, sound social and educational foundations are formed. Here, children learn to respect one another. Learn together. Learn to work together. Learn to...

Carla C. says "My family and I love La Petite. The Director really cares about our children and making sure she is supporting the teachers in the classroom. She greets us...

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  • 690 child care providers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $19.00/hr as of September 2026

  • The average star rating for rated child care providers is 4.5

Recent child care reviews from local parents in Albuquerque, NM

Child Care Providers in Albuquerque, NM are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 179 reviews of the 690 listed child care providers

Jensine A.

Jensine was so incredibly professional and helpful with our two boys! We knew they were in good hands :)

- Care member

Brianna R.

Bri was lovely to work with and the kids really liked her.

- Care member

Samantha G.

Samantha was great, we will definitely hire her again. She was punctual and friendly. She helped tutor our boys who are 3 and 4 y/o, and was...

- Sonia M.

Common questions about child care in Albuquerque, NM

Child care costs in Albuquerque, NM can vary widely based on the type of care your family needs, your child’s age, and the schedule you’re looking for. Hourly rates often differ for nannies, babysitters, and other child care providers, with higher costs typically associated with infant care, multiple children, or full-time support. Many families start by estimating their budget with the Care.com child care cost calculator and then explore how rates compare across care types by reviewing average child care costs to better understand what to expect.
Families in Albuquerque, NM can choose from several child care options based on their schedule, budget, and the level of consistency they need. Many families work with nannies who provide regular, in-home care and support daily routines, while others rely on babysitters for part-time, after-school, or occasional care. Some households may also consider live-in nannies, which can be a good fit for families who need extended coverage or more flexible hours. Additional options may include caregivers who help with school pick-ups, homework, meals, or bedtime routines. Understanding the full range of possibilities can make it easier to find the right fit, and a complete list of child care options can help families compare care types and responsibilities.
Finding reliable child care in Albuquerque, NM often starts with clearly defining your family’s needs, such as schedule, budget, and the type of care that works best for your children. Many families compare caregiver experience, availability, and reviews from other parents before scheduling interviews or trial days. It can also help to divide the search and evaluation process between caregivers or partners, especially when juggling busy schedules, and some families take a more organized approach to finding child care together. Taking time to ask thoughtful questions, check references, and discuss expectations upfront can help ensure a dependable and long-term care match.
When choosing a child care provider in Albuquerque, NM, it’s important to look for experience with your child’s age group, a caregiving style that aligns with your family’s values, and clear communication habits. Many families also consider reliability, flexibility with schedules, and how comfortable the provider is handling daily routines like meals, naps, and activities. Reviewing references, reading feedback from other families, and having open conversations about expectations can help you assess trust and fit. A provider who is attentive, consistent, and responsive can make a meaningful difference in your child’s day-to-day care.
When interviewing a child care provider in Albuquerque, NM, focus on questions that help you understand how they would care for your child in real-life situations. Many families ask about experience with specific age groups, how a provider handles discipline, routines, and unexpected challenges, and what a typical day of care looks like. It’s also helpful to discuss communication preferences, reliability, and comfort with responsibilities like meals or transportation. Asking thoughtful babysitter interview questions and following proven tips for interviewing nannies can help you feel more confident as you compare candidates and move toward a hiring decision.

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