4 daycares in Las CrucesDetails checked September 2026Editorial guidelines
In Las Cruces, special-needs early-childhood support runs mostly through early intervention, Head Start programs with reserved disability slots, and therapy-based organizations rather than traditional daycare. Here is where to start.
Free New Mexico FIT early intervention for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, based at 301 Perkins Dr. A sister program of Mariposa Autism Service Center below.
Visit siteABA therapy and autism services for ages 2 to 21, run by the same organization as Aprendamos Early Intervention. It is a therapy center rather than childcare.
Visit siteFree Head Start preschool on the NMSU campus for children ages 3 to 5 that reserves at least 10% of slots for children with developmental delays or disabilities and offers individualized supports in inclusive classrooms.
Visit siteFree Early Head Start for income-eligible families with children from birth to 3 at 4101 Sam Steel Way, which strongly encourages parents of children with disabilities to apply. Families must live in the Las Cruces Public Schools district.
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