Our Alvarado location provides a safe, welcoming, and community-focused environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, with programs for Infants, Toddlers, Preschool, NM State Pre-K, School Age, and after-hours care. Families benefit from extended hours to fit their schedules, a clean and carefully maintained space with daily sanitization, and a nurturing, play-based approach that supports social-emotional growth. Children enjoy outdoor play, engaging hands-on learning, and nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks served family-style by an onsite chef, while parents can feel confident in strong health, safety, and staff training standards.
401 Alvarado Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Please call (505) 554-1206 to check for availability and schedule a tour.
6 Weeks - 1 Year
An engaging toddler program where curious learners explore, build independence, and develop early language and social skills through hands-on activities in a safe, supportive environment.
1 - 2 Years
A structured preschool prep program designed to strengthen communication, confidence, and early learning foundations while encouraging creativity, social interaction, and independence.
2 - 3 Years
A well-rounded preschool program focused on school readiness, where children develop early literacy, problem-solving, and social skills through guided play and engaging learning experiences.
- After school care until 2:00 am
- School break camps during APS school breaks
A supportive school-age program offering homework help, enrichment activities, and social opportunities in a safe, engaging environment before and after school and during breaks.
4 - 5 Years
A comprehensive Pre-K program that prepares children for kindergarten with a strong focus on academics, confidence-building, and social development in a nurturing, structured setting.
Our day care center is conveniently located in the Alvarado area of Albuquerque, with easy access from Interstate 25 and nearby major roads. Situated near local neighborhoods, schools, and community hubs, our location makes daily drop-offs and pick-ups simple for busy families. With on-site parking and a warm, welcoming environment, children and parents alike feel comfortable and at home from the moment they arrive.
Our Alvarado location offers extended hours Monday through Friday, opening early in the morning and providing care as late as 2:00 AM to support families with non-traditional schedules.
Yes! We understand that not all families work traditional hours, which is why we offer evening and night care options to provide flexible, reliable support when you need it most.
We provide programs for children from infancy through 12 years old, including infants, toddlers, preschool, NM Pre-K, and school-age care.
Your child’s safety is a top priority. Our center features security cameras, privacy fencing, controlled access, and additional on-site safety measures to ensure a secure environment every day.
Yes, we offer nutritious, family-style meals prepared on-site to help children build healthy eating habits while enjoying mealtime with their peers.
Absolutely! Our Alvarado location provides before and after school care, including homework help, transportation from local schools, and engaging activities for school-age children.
If you’re looking for a great place to send your child for early schooling, then this is the place. Both my kids have come here. (my son is currently attending) The staff is experienced, patient, and wonderful with the children. They keep in good contact with any emergencies, updates, and have a great security system which keeps peace at mind for us parents. I highly recommend this place.
- Angela C.
We have children in the preschool prep and the pre-k classes. The teachers, namely Ms Ashley, Amanda, Angela, and Laurie have all been phenomenal. Our boys are excited to see their teachers everyday and we have been able to witness their growth in knowledge and creativity. We would strongly recommend CPC for anyone with young children looking for quality child care.
- Joshua C.
We are so glad that we found CPC! They checked all of our boxes and more. Their staff genuinely cares about the kids and they have great family programs to reinforce community. We feel like our daughter has a great balance of play and formal learning throughout the day. They are a great little school!
- Kelli M.
There aren't enough words to express my joy with this center! I have been sending my first born here for two years, and I'm so impressed with not only his mental development but also his social and emotional development as well! In addition, I had an emergency delivery at 33 weeks with my 2nd son and after a long stint in the NICU, this is the ONLY center I trusted enough to send him too. Every single teacher and all the other staff members are absolutely wonderful. I cannot reccomend this center enough!!!
- Rachel O.
I came across an ad for CPC and decided to give it a try, as soon as I entered the staff greeted us with so much joy and respect and I knew that this was the one. My daughter could not attend that year since they were full but this year she's in and loves it. The staff are amazing, her teachers are wonderful, they are so kind and respectful toward the kids and make them feel so loved. I wish I could have my daughter here for ever unfortunately I can't! But they have made this year and the school experience phenomenal for my daughter thank you all at CPC!!!
- Alma J.
Amazing directors/staff (for the most part). Very accommodating/flexible. Great curriculum focused on the development of the children. I love how welcoming and open they are to and with the parents. Facility is beautiful and safe. Trusted with my whole life, literally! 10/10 recommend this daycare to everyone.
- Emmy G.
