Starting November 1, 2025, New Mexico will offer universal access to no-cost child care by removing income limits, waiving copays, and expanding eligibility for families facing special circumstances.

The Child Care Facility Loan Fund is now accepting loan applications! This program provides low-interest, long-term loans to providers to build and make improvements to child care facilities.

The Infant and Toddler Contracted Slots Pilot Program RFP is now open! Proposals are due on or before 3 p.m., Monday, October 20, 2025. Through this program, ECECD will pay child care providers directly to reserve spaces for children receiving assistance and meeting quality standards.

ECECD is here to help! Our guide is packed with valuable tips and resources to make finding the right fit for your family simple and stress-free. Let us support you in making the best choice for your little one’s future!

Jobs in early childhood have a big impact on the future. Professionals in this field change lives every day. For people who love babies and young children, these are meaningful, joyful jobs. And currently, opportunities in the field of early childhood are expanding fast. Whether you want to teach, help children with speech delays, or prepare healthy meals and snacks, there’s a profession in the early childhood field for you.

The Early Show with Alax, a playful, informative online series for families with young children. The show’s host, Alax, is a live-action Galactic character from another solar system who wants to learn the important elements of caring for “little humans” without judgment or prior caregiving knowledge.