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New Public Health Order

Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a change to the public health order, effective November 16, 2020

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To find Child Care in your area, you can browse our sortable list or do a custom search on our website.

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Am I Eligible for Child Care Assistance?

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Becoming a Temporary Family,Friend, and Neighbor Provider
Guía Para Convertirse en un Proveedor Temporal de Familia, Amigo y Vecino

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FOCUS Planning Time Grant

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Regional Education Cooperative Survey of Providers

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New Early Childhood Education and Care Department Website

Visit the new ECECD website.

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COVID-19 Testing for Early Childhood Professionals

Testing locations and times for early childhood professionals.

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New Mexico Department of Health

For the most up-to-date information related to the COVID-19 public health emergency in the state of New Mexico, please visit the Department of Health website.

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NM Health Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
NM COVID Info Hotline: 1-833-551-0518
NMKids Resource and Referral: 1-800-691-9067

HAND SANITIZER WARNING:

The New Mexico Department of Health reports deaths due to methanol poisoning from some brands of hand sanitizer. The FDA has updated guidance and a product list of hand sanitizers that may contain methanol, and should be avoided. The FDA is advising consumers not to use hand sanitizers from this list. To access the full list, visit the FDA's website:

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NewMexicoKids.org COVID-19 Response

Here at NewMexicoKids.org, we want to provide the most up-to-date information available regarding the public health emergency around the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. We are working closely with the Early Childhood Education and Care Department and the Department of Health to continue to provide Child Care resource and referral services with updated information. More information is available below on this page.

New Mexico and the world are in unprecedented times, and we thank you for your service to your communities. If you are a Child Care provider struggling to find supplies or food deliveries, please fill out this short needs survey so we can help you. Our team will contact local districts to see if resources are available to share. They will also call local retailers and research if supplies are available in your area and when the next shipment will be delivered to a local store. Please be as specific and detailed with your needs as possible. We ask you to carefully consider what you need to continue services.

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Child Care, centers, and more for families, providers, and centers.

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Letter for Parents and Families

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Become an Emergency Temporary Child Care Provider

Learn how to become an emergency temporary Child Care provider, find resources, and take the health and safety online orientation course.

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Find a Child Care Provider

Use our interactive Child Care provider list to find a Child Care provider near you, and to check if your current provider is open.


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News and Announcements

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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announces new Public Health Order

November 15, 2020
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new Public Health Order to go into effect on Monday, November 16, 2020.
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Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is inviting New Mexico children to ask her questions about the COVID-19 pandemic

August 24, 2020
In September, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham will host a Facebook Live event to answer questions from New Mexico's children. She will be talking about our shared experiences during COVID-19 and any concerns you may have. Please submit your questions in the form linked. If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please see the numbers at the bottom of the form.
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New Mexico ECECD Releases Child Care Support Fact Sheet

August 11, 2020
New Mexico's Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) Releases the Child Care Support Fact Sheet for providers, family, friends, and neighbor providers, and more.
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Guide to Becoming a Family Friend, and Neighbor Child Care Provider

August 6, 2020
During the emergency health declaration, the state will temporarily register family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) providers. These providers may be eligible to receive child care assistance funding. Temporary FFN providers will be required to complete a background check, as will all family members over the age of 18 living in their home. Temporary FFN providers will also be required to complete a three-hour online health and safety training and an online CPR training.
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