The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is providing Notice to terminate the rulemaking, noticed on October 20, 2026, regarding the amendments to 8.9.3 NMAC – Child Care Assistance; Requirements for Child Care Assistance Programs ( …
Noice of public rule hearing: A public rule hearing will be held on November 6, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for the proposed repeal and replace of 8.9.6 NMAC. The hearing will take place in Apodaca Hall of the PERA Building at 1120 Paseo de Peralta …
Start care right away: presumptive eligibility Presumptive eligibility is the first step in determining whether a family may qualify for a contracted slot — and it’s designed so children can begin care without waiting for a full eligibility determination. …
TUCUMCARI, N.M. – Turquoise Child Development Center welcomed families into Tucumcari’s newest child care facility this week, marking a major expansion for child care access in Quay County. The new center adds licensed capacity for 55 children, more than …
SANTA FE – The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious meals and snacks to thousands of New Mexicans at participating child care centers, schools, and adult care facilities statewide in Fiscal Year 27. Meals are offered at no …
SB 96 takes effect on July 1, 2026. As of that date, the existing regulations in 8.9.4.31 NMAC will conflict with the state law enacted by SB 96. This conflict is likely to create confusion regarding licensing and registration requirements, delay or …
Noice of public rule hearing: A public rule hearing will be held on July 9, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for proposed amendments to 8.9.3 NMAC and 8.9.4 NMAC. The hearing will take place in Apodaca Hall of the PERA Building at 1120 Paseo de Peralta, …
Fresh, scratch-cooked meals help nourish healthy children, families and communities — and now, families will have a new way to identify participating programs. At our Scratch Cooking Showcase on May 21, 2026, ECECD and Southwest Child Care in Albuquerque …
El Professional Development Information System (Sistema de Información sobre Desarrollo Profesional, PDIS) de Nuevo México está disponible. Esta plataforma en línea gratuita centraliza el seguimiento de la formación, las credenciales, las capacitaciones …
SANTA FE — New Mexico ranks seventh in the nation for preschool access among 3-year-olds and 11th in the nation among four-year-olds, according to a new report released Wednesday by the National Institute for Early Education Research. New Mexico also …
El ECECD apoya a 18 coaliciones locales de construcción de sistemas de primera infancia en 14 condados, cada una de las cuales trabaja para fortalecer la capacidad de su comunidad para brindar programas y servicios de calidad a niños desde el nacimiento …
Report highlights historic literacy, income gains SANTA FE — Median family income in New Mexico grew faster than in any other state in 2024, child poverty fell by the largest margin in the nation and kindergarten readiness vastly improved — findings …
Council advises state on strengthening New Mexico’s prenatal-to-5 system SANTA FE — New Mexico’s Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council released its 2025 Annual Report this month, detailing its major activities throughout the year and …
La solicitud para el programa Home Visiting (Visitas al Hogar) correspondiente al año fiscal 2027 ya está abierta y ofrece una oportunidad única para brindar servicios de apoyo informativo, educativo y del desarrollo que previenen experiencias adversas en …
El ECECD apoya a 18 coaliciones locales para la creación de sistemas de educación infantil en 14 condados. Cada coalición trabaja para fortalecer la capacidad de su comunidad para ofrecer programas y servicios de alta calidad para niños desde el nacimiento …
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