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Elevate New Mexico Child Care

What is Elevate New Mexico Child Care?

Operating a child care program is hard work, but you don’t have to do it alone. Get access to free business coaching, child care management software, and community coaching to help streamline time-consuming business tasks.

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The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has partnered with Wonderschool to create Elevate New Mexico Child Care.

Elevate New Mexico Child Care enhances support for child care businesses across the state. This partnership is made possible through funding from the Coronavirus Relief Supplemental Support Act (CRSSA).

Why should providers use Elevate New Mexico Child Care?

By joining Elevate New Mexico Child Care, powered by Wonderschool, providers save time on many of the day-to-day administrative tasks needed to run their program. Elevate New Mexico Child Care helps providers with everything from getting new enrollments to collecting co-pays online.

Click the image above to download Elevate New Mexico Child Care flyer (PDF) in English and Spanish.

Automate your program operations

Get access to free child care management software that:
    • Eliminates paperwork
    • Automated billing tools to streamline payments
    • Helps providers save time on administrative tasks
    • Helps providers get new enrollments
    • Shares your up-to-date availability with families looking for care
    • Easy-to-use website and marketing tools
    • Access to a community of providers
    • Mobile app for parent messaging, communication, and attendance tracking
    • Online enrollment management tools
    • Helps you communicate with parents on the go, offer digital check-in and check-out, and more.
FAQ

Wonderschool Academy

Wonderschool Academy is a childcare business support program, designed for anyone interested in starting a childcare program. Participants of Wonderschool Academy will receive step-by step assistance on their path to getting licensed.

  • Choose Your Path: Whether you prefer self-guided progress or interactive Zoom cohorts, Elevate New Mexico offers flexibility tailored to your learning style
  • Expert Guidance: Our seasoned experts simplify New Mexico’s licensing process, helping you navigate regulations with confidence

What’s Wonderschool?

Wonderschool is a platform that empowers child care providers manage business tasks. Through Wonderschool’s licensing support, peer and expert coaching, website and marketing tools, and enrollment & business software all providers will get the support they need to run high-quality, sustainable childcare programs. Learn more about Wonderschool here

In Partnership with

Free for providers:

New Mexico Child Care Centers, licensed and registered homes, get access to Elevate New Mexico Child Care tools for free. Click here to sign up!

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Text Us!

Text ELEVATEto 505-391-3176 to learn more!

Have any questions about Elevate New Mexico Child Care? Email elevatenm@wonderschool.com!

Information Sessions

Elevate New Mexico Child Care hosts virtual  Office Hours/Information Sessions.

See Elevate New Mexico Child Care in Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this program?

This is a free program to help child care programs across New Mexico make more money, reduce administrative tasks, and relieve the stress that running a business can bring. You’ll be a part of a cohort of other Family Child Care professionals and business coaches to help you implement software tools, refine your business goals, reduce any debt you may have, and find ways to increase your revenue and bottom line.

Is this really free?

Yes, it is free! New Mexico Child Care Centers, licensed and registered homes, get access to Elevate New Mexico Child Care tools for free.

I don’t have time to learn how to do this

Spending a few hours a week (2-3!) to learn and use the software will save you time day in and day out. Meeting with your coach to analyze your data and improve your business and quality practices will improve your program and your bottom line.

What are the qualifications?

Must be one of the following:

  • Family Child Center (FCC)
  • Registered Home
  • Family Friend Neighbor (FFN)
  • Micro Centers (50 children per day)
  • Newly Licensed Program
English isn’t my native language

We have program staff and coaches who are Spanish-speaking. And the software is available in Spanish.

I’m worried that the technology will be too complex for my program

Elevate New Mexico Child Care (Wonderschool) is simple, fast and free software to help you manage your program from a phone, computer or tablet. The software was designed for and is used by hundreds of family child care programs across the country. We will also provide support every step of the way, from onboarding to implementation.