The New Mexico Early Childhood Strategic Plan 2021–2024

The New Mexico Early Childhood Strategic Plan continues and answers the work in the Early Childhood Needs Assessment (completed in 2019). This Plan charts out key Goals, Objectives, and Actions to meet the identified needs, plus Measures to track progress. Taken...

Governor Lujan Grisham’s New Public Health Order

Many of you will have seen our Governor’s press conference today, read her latest press release, or seen the latest Public Health Order. ECECD, in response, is limiting child care to those families who absolutely and essentially need care. This restriction is in...

Child Care Copay Waiver Extended

Copay Waiver for Child Care Assistance extended through the end of the year November 2, 2020 As COVID-19 continues to impact our communities, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is committed to supporting families and child care providers across...