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About the Child Care Services Bureau (CCSB)

CCSB administers the Child Care Assistance, Child Care Licensing and Registered Child Care Home programs. In collaboration with ECECD’s Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives Division and the Family Nutrition Bureau, the Child Care Services Bureau plans and coordinates quality child care services (including training, technical assistance, health and safety, and monitoring) and works to build child care capacity statewide. More information on these programs can be found at the links below.

Child Care Assistance Program

For more information on Child Care Assistance, contact your regional Child Care Assistance office (a complete list of office locations can be found in the Child Care Services Library below), or call Early Childhood Services at 1-800-832-1321 or by email at child.care@state.nm.us.

Inspection Surveys

Click below to review the Child Care Licensed and Registered Provider Inspection Surveys.

How to report concerns about care in a child care facility and suspected child abuse:

If you have a concern regarding the care that is being provided within a child care facility or home, please report your concerns to the ECECD Intake Hotline at 1-888-351-0037 or email us at:

Child Care Licensing Program and Registered Home Providers

For information on Child Care Licensing, contact your regional Child Care Assistance office (a complete list of office locations can be found in the Child Care Services Library below), or call Early Childhood Services at 1-800-832-1321 or by email at child.care@state.nm.us.

To learn more about the Child Care Licensing Program and Registered Home Providers view the Child Care Licensing Program and Registered Home Providers webpage.

Quick Links

Regulations (Child Care Assistance 8.9.3, Child Care Licensing 8.9.4 and Non-Licensed/Registered Homes 8.9.5)

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Free Online Training Opportunities

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Other Early Care and Resources

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Zero to Three: National Center for Infants, Toddlers and Families

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How to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

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How to Become a Licensed or Registered Provider

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New Mexico Child Care and Development Fund Plan

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Healthy Child Care America

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Training Opportunities

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What is Quality? FOCUS Eligibility Requirements and Application Process Child Care Assistance Reimbursement Rates

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Childhood Immunization Schedule

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NewMexicoKids.org

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Child Care Services Document Library