Using a lattice development progression that covers six levels of educational courses – 45-Hour Entry Level Course, New Mexico Child Development Certificate, an Early Childhood Professional Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, and Master’s Degree – the Early Childhood Career Pathway Guide will help individuals interested in a career in early childhood understand the opportunities and supports available across the state.

ECECD is working with child care providers to better understand the challenges families are facing with child care. Your feedback from your unique perspective helps us to understand the struggles and successes, with the potential to guide policy and support.

Join Elevate New Mexico Child Care for lunch in Albuquerque, NM!  Attendance includes lunch, entrance to Explora Museum, and 1.5 Professional Development hours.  Get access to free business coaching, child care management software, and community coaching to help streamline time-consuming business tasks. 

We work to ensure that all New Mexican families and young children have equitable access to high-quality early childhood opportunities.

Babies are always learning, and you already have what it takes to teach them. From breakfast to bedtime there are tons of simple, everyday moments you share with your little one that can put them on the path to a bright future.