Child Care and Early Education

Welcome to NewMexicoKids.org!

UNM Early Childhood Services Center in partnership with the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

Welcome!

The NewMexicoKids website offers a variety of services and resources for both educators and families in the State of New Mexico. Whether searching for quality child care or looking for professional development for early childhood educators, you will find information on this site that links you to the information or services you may need.

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Early Childhood Family Services Portal

Search for Early Childhood services like Home Visiting, Registered Home Care, PreK programs, and more!

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Toy Lending and Resource Library

Did you know? There’s a library in your community where you can borrow toys and educational materials for free!

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ECECD Safe Sleep Baby Kit

Includes: a bassinet, infant clothing, baby board books, and educational materials about Safe Sleep

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Parents and
Families

Resources for Parents and Families, Child Care and Family Services Search, and Early Development Resources!

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Child Care Assistance

Many New Mexico families qualify for free child care! Many programs accept child care assistance. Visit ECECD’s “Am I Eligible” to learn more.

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Early Childhood Professionals

Caregiver and Educator resources, Training and Professional Development, Shared Services and more!

Many New Mexico families qualify for free childcare!

Visit Am I Eligible to find out if your family qualifies! Many programs in New Mexico accept child care assistance.

Ready to find a licensed child care provider?
Use the ECECD Child Care Finder or call us at 1-800-691-9067 for a customized referral with one of our Family Specialists. Find other types of early care and education programs in our Early Childhood and Family Services Search Portal.

Latest Posts and Announcements

Announcements

SOCIAL SERVICES CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR CLIENT AND CHILD CARE PROVIDERS

May 09, 2023 at 1:07 pm

Summary The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department is proposing to adopt new amendments to 8.9.3 NMAC. The...

Categories: News and Announcements Proposed Amendments and Rule Changes

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NOTICE OF RULEMAKING AND PUBLIC RULE HEARING FOR 8.9.3, 8.9.4, 8.9.5, 8.9.6 NMAC 09-27-22

Aug 11, 2022 at 2:28 pm

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s mission is to ensure that all New Mexican families and young children...

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NOTICE OF EMERGENCY AMENDMENT FOR 8.15.2 NMAC

Apr 28, 2022 at 11:18 am

Effective September 1, 2020, ECECD waived child care assistance copayments for families with income at or below 200% of the...

Categories: News and Announcements NM ECECD Announcements

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