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ECECD announces that FIT Program now ranked first in the nation, new rates for early intervention providers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 10, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD Releases Episode Three of The Early Show with Alax
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 28, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Episode spotlights the #1 nationally ranked Family Infant Toddler Program Santa Fe, NM - The...
ECECD Announces NM Early Childhood Family Engagement and Satisfaction Survey
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 27, 2023CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 629 - 96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Parents and caregivers of children encouraged to participate to provide insight and feedback on...
Feb. 28 is Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 24, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – On Tuesday, February 28, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
National early childhood expert appointed as ECECD Deputy Secretary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 17, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department...
ECECD Announces Online Series to Help New Mexico Families with Young Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 25, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 Santa Fe, NM – On Thursday, January 26 the Early Childhood Education & Care...
Early Childhood Education and Care Advisory Council
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 24, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@ececd.nm.gov Mobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – Today, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) welcomed the...
New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program for Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2023CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
Hilton Foundation selects ECECD for prestigious early childhood grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Hilton Foundation selects ECECD for prestigious early childhood grant New Mexico Early...
ECECD presents FY24 budget with ambitious goals for building a world class early childhood education and care system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 15, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501ECECD presents FY24 budget with ambitious goals for building a world class early childhood...
Cotillion Sneddy of Navajo Nation appointed as new ECECD Assistant Secretary for Native American Early Education and Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 5, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Cotillion Sneddy of Navajo Nation appointed as new ECECD Assistant Secretary for Native...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces launch of groundbreaking new child care search tool
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 15, 2022CONTACT Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governornora.sackett@state.nm.us Gov. Lujan Grisham announces launch of groundbreaking new child care search tool New platform helps families search for child care that fits...
ECECD awards $7 million in endowments to support early childhood programs at NM colleges and universities
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 10, 2022CONTACT Jessica PrestonPR Specialist Email: jessica.preston@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699-59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501New grants will create early childhood faculty positions at higher education institutions...
Gov. Lujan Grisham announces historic pay increase for early childhood workforce
From the Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 6, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyECECD Communications Directormicah.mccoy@ececd.nm.usSANTA FE – Today, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a new grant available to child care providers...
ECECD releases strategic plan for building a world-class early childhood system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 5, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
Gov. Lujan Grisham opens new state employee child care facilities
From the Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESept. 19, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoyECECD Communications Directormicah.mccoy@ececd.nm.usCenters will support state workers and families, continue to expand New Mexico’s affordable child...
ECECD Tackles Early Childhood Workforce Shortage with New Recruitment Campaign
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 15, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD’s Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) announces Sponsoring Organizations, Independent Centers and Care Facilities have cooperative agreements in place to administer the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 1, 2022CONTACT Loren Miller Bureau Chief – Family Nutrition Bureau Email: loren.miller@state.nm.us Office Phone: 505-476-0118 Mobile: 505-660-0864 ECECD’s Family Nutrition Bureau (FNB) announces that the Sponsoring...
ECECD Invests in $4.3 Million to Stabilize and Support Vital Early Childhood Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 27, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 One-time payments aim to improve early childhood workforce retention and recognize heroic work...
ECECD “Moments Together” Public Education Campaign Releases Multilingual Tutorial Videos to Help Parents Apply for Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 12, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD)...
ECECD Summer Food Service Program for New Mexico Children Resumes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 17, 2022CONTACT Patrick RodriguezWeb and Media OutreachPh: (505) 469-7264Email: Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us ECECD Cabinet Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky, and Gadsden Independent School District Superintendent Travis Dempsey served Summer...
State agencies collaborate to help New Mexico moms, families find infant formula
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 27, 2022CONTACT Patrick RodriguezWeb and Media OutreachPh: (505) 469-7264Email: Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us In collaboration with Jodi McGinnis PorterCommunications DirectorNew Mexico Department of Health Human Services Email:...
Lujan Grisham Administration Opens $10 Million Grant to Build Child Care Supply in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 24, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us New grant opportunity aims to create care capacity for 800 more New Mexico children SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care...
ECECD creates New Mexico Infant Formula Support Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 20, 2022CONTACT Micah McCoy ECECD Communications DirectorEmail: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 ECECD creates New Mexico Infant Formula Support Network Early Childhood Education and Care...
Governor Lujan Grisham launches new stipend program supporting more than 800 early childhood professionals seeking advanced degrees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 12, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us ECECD Spotlights Early Childhood Educators for Teacher Appreciation Month SANTA FE – As part of Teacher Appreciation Month, the New Mexico Early Childhood...
Early Childhood Coalitions Convene to Strategize Building Early Childhood Infrastructure and Child Care Supply at the Local Level
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 4, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us Early Childhood Coalitions Convene to Strategize Building Early Childhood Infrastructure and Child Care Supply at the Local Level SANTA FE – On April 27 and 28,...
New Mexico leads the nation as Governor Lujan Grisham makes childcare free for most families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 28, 2022Contact: Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governornora.sackett@state.nm.us(505) 690-7313 Contact: Micah McCoyCommunications Director,Early Childhood Education and Care Departmentmicah.mccoy@state.nm.us(505)...
ECECD Launches Family Survey to Improve Early Childhood System for New Mexico Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 25, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Launches Family Survey to Improve Early Childhood System for New Mexico Families SANTA FE – The...
New Mexico Ranked No. 3 for Identifying Young Children who will Benefit from Early Intervention Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 15, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNew Mexico Ranked No. 3 for Identifying Young Children who will Benefit from Early Intervention Services...
State of New Mexico Announces Cross-agency Education and Workforce Data Platform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 13, 2022CONTACT Stephanie J. MontoyaPublic Information OfficerNew Mexico Higher Education Departmentstephanie.j.montoya@state.nm.us(505) 467-9605State of New Mexico announces cross-agency education and workforce data platform RISE NM will...
ECECD Grant Helps Expand Child Care Capacity in Silver City
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 8, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Grant Helps Expand Child Care Capacity in Silver City Child Care Stabilization Grant prevents center...
New Mexico Celebrates Month of the Young Child with Statewide Literacy Events
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 1, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNew Mexico Celebrates Month of the Young Child with Statewide Literacy Events Read Across New Mexico 2022...
ECECD Kicks Off 2022 Spring New Mexico State Tour
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 17, 2022CONTACTPatrick Rodriguez(505) 469-7264Patrick.Rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Kicks Off 2022 Spring New Mexico State Tour Secretary Groginsky and ECECD leadership to visit 20+...
New Mexico education leaders investing $3 million in state’s youngest learners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 25, 2022CONTACT John McCannWatefrord public relations manager919-818-9501johnmccann@waterford.org New Mexico education leaders investing $3 million in state’s youngest learners Waterford Upstart, a proven PreK learning...
ECECD to Host Call for Journalists on Early Childhood Funding Plan
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 26, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.usMobile: 505-469-72641120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org ECECD to Host Call for New Mexico Journalists on Early Childhood...
Nearly $160 million in Stabilization Grants Issued by Lujan Grisham Administration provide critical support to New Mexico’s Child Care Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 20, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNearly $160 million in Stabilization Grants Issued by Lujan Grisham Administration...
ECECD Executive Budget Recommendation Builds on Early Successes of Department
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 13, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Executive Budget Recommendation Builds on Early Successes of Department SANTA...
ECECD Releases Early Childhood Career Pathway Guide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJanuary 6, 2022CONTACTPatrick RodriguezWeb and Media Outreach Email: patrick.rodriguez1@state.nm.us 1120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgClick the image above to download PDF. ECECD Releases Early Childhood...
ECECD Reaffirms Commitment to Support Native American Early Education in New Mexico
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 29, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Reaffirms Commitment to Support Native American Early Education in New...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Presents FY23 Budget Request to Legislative Finance Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 15 , 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgEarly Childhood Education and Care Department Secretary Presents FY23 Budget...
Child Care Workers in New Mexico Eligible for $1,500 Incentive Payments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 1, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgChild Care Workers in New Mexico Eligible for $1,500 Incentive Payments SANTA FE...
ECECD Invests $157 Million to Stabilize New Mexico Child Care Industry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Invests $157 Million to Stabilize New Mexico Child Care Industry Grants...
ECECD Launches Grant to Support Local Early Childhood Coalitions
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 12, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Launches Grant to Support Local Early Childhood Coalitions SANTA FE –...
ECECD Launches Pay Parity Program for PreK Educators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2021SANTA FE – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) announced that it has launched a new program to establish pay parity between New Mexico PreK teachers and their counterparts working in...
ECECD Launches Pay Parity Program for PreK Educators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESeptember 9, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgECECD Launches Pay Parity Program for PreK Educators SANTA FE –...
New Mexico Equips Child Care Providers with Powerful Free Business Platform
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 28, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgNew Mexico Equips Child Care Providers with Powerful Free Business Platform Early...
N.M. dramatically expands Child Care Assistance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 1, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org Nora Meyers SackettPress Secretary, Office of the Governor Email:...
Free Child Care for Vaccination Appointments and Vaccination Recovery through July 4, 202
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 9, 2021 CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgFree Child Care for Vaccination Appointments and VaccinationRecovery through July 4,...
Summer food programs for NM kids resume
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 3, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org Judy RobinsonEmail: judy.robinson@state.nm.usSummer food programs for NM kids resume...
ECECD Highlights Programs Supporting Early Childhood Educators for Teachers Appreciation Week
ECECD Highlights Programs Supporting Early Childhood Educators for Teachers Appreciation Week FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 5, 2021 ESPAÑOLA, NM – Today, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) celebrated Teachers Appreciation...
Settlement agreement ensures child care assistance is more accessible to NM families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 22, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoyCommunications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org NMCLP CONTACTMaria ArchuletaEmail: maria.a@nmpovertylaw.orgMobile: 505- 302-2900...
Early Childhood, Higher Education Departments Aim to Recruit Bilingual and Multicultural Educators
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 21, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoyECECD Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org NMHED Contact: Stephanie J. MontoyaPublic Information OfficerEmail:...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department launches statewide billboard campaign advertising-free child care for qualifying New Mexican families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 5, 2021CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.org Early Childhood Education and Care Department launchesstatewide billboard...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department Releases Updated COVID-19 Health and Safety Requirements for Child Care Providers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 26, 2021 CONTACTMicah McCoy Communications Director Email: micah.mccoy@state.nm.usMobile: 505-629-96751120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501http://nmececd.orgEarly Childhood Education and Care Department Releases Updated COVID-19 Health and...
HJR1 Approved by the Senate Finance Committee
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Micah McCoy Communications Director Early Childhood Education and Care Department Micah.mccoy@state.nm.us or (505) 629-9675 March 16, 2021 SANTA FE, NM – Today, the Early Childhood...
In Remembrance and Gratitude: One Year into the Pandemic
One year ago, we entered this public health crisis not knowing what our future held. Today, we mourn those we have lost and continue to send our well wishes to all those still infected or suffering from the effects of COVID-19. From the beginning of the pandemic,...
State of New Mexico expands access to child care assistance for families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2021 State of New Mexico expands access to child care assistance for families SANTA FE – – The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), the state agency responsible for administering the child care assistance...
NM’s First Statewide Early Childhood Strategic Plan Released
Three-year plan includes input from nearly 5,000 New Mexicans January 28, 2021 — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Children’s Cabinet Director Mariana Padilla, Early Childhood Education and Care Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky and other state Cabinet secretaries...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department Requests $401 Million for Fiscal Year 2022
Strategic Investments Will Preserve Key Services for Children and Families, Support Healthy Child Development and Cradle-to-Career Success, and Aid State’s Economic Recovery –December 3, 2020 In testimony before the Legislative Finance Committee, the New...