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ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: March 2, 2026
March 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! This free online platform allows early childhood professionals to track education, credentials, required trainings, and wages...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 16, 2026
February 16, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! On Saturday, February 14, 2026, families, providers, advocates, and partners gathered at the Roundhouse to celebrate Early...
Senate passes SB 241 and SB 96, strengthening child care access and supply
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 12, 2026CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE, N.M. — The New Mexico Senate passed two bills this week aimed at strengthening...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: February 2, 2026
February 2, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! As we reach this key midpoint of the session, it is vital to keep our community informed on the progress of our budget...
Early Childhood Education and Care Department to administer the Summer Food Service Program in 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJan. 28, 2026CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: January 5, 2026
January 5, 2026What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! Is your early childhood center committed to serving freshly prepared, nutritious meals? The clock is ticking to join the ECECD...
New Mexico maintains top national ranking for infant early intervention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 23, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501FIT program reaches highest percentage of babies needing developmental support SANTA FE – For...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: December 22, 2025
December 22, 2025What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! On December 17, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham hosted the Child Care Summit at the Governor’s Residence, convening state,...
ECECD seeks $1.2 billion to expand universal child care, PreK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 9, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Proposed budget delivers $186 million increase for direct services to families SANTA FE – New...
Child care and early learning programs honored for promoting New Mexico-grown food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDec. 1, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 About half of the 24 early learning centers being honored achieved advanced awards SANTA FE –...
New Mexico to host Farm to Cafeteria Food Conference
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENov. 25, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Note: This is a republication of a Department of Health press release featuring additional...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, November 10, 2025
Monday, November 10, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development New Mexico is leading the nation with Universal Child Care, and ECECD invites providers, families,...
New Mexicans weigh in on universal child care at ECECD public hearing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOct. 9, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: ECECD-PIO@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE — New Mexicans turned out in large numbers today to share feedback on proposed rule...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, September 29, 2025
Monday, September 29, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development Registration is now open for Parent University, a free event designed to equip New Mexico families with the...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, September 15, 2025
Monday, September 15, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) invites you to a virtual Provider Town Hall on...
ECECD provides roadmap for a universal early childhood system
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 19, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501New data tools track progress and strengthen accountabilityLAS CRUCES — Today, at the...
Kendal Chavez appointed deputy secretary for ECECD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 18, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@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 Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, August 18, 2025
Monday, August 18, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is collecting recorded and photo...
CACFP provides free meals to thousands of New Mexicans in FY26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 4, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) is providing free nutritious...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, August 5, 2025
Monday, August 5, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development The Office of Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham extends an invitation to New Mexico’s child care facilities to...
Hailey Heinz appointed to lead ECECD’s Policy, Research, and Quality Initiatives Division
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 30, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501 Dr. Hailey Heinz has been appointed to serve as the new division director for Policy,...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, July 21, 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development ECECD is holding a public rule hearing for proposed updates to 8.9.9 NMAC – Requirements Governing the Child Care...
ECECD announces 7% rate increase for early intervention services in FY26
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 9, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) has...
Universal light-touch home visiting program transitions to ECECD
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJuly 8, 2025CONTACT Julia SclafaniPublic Relations Specialist Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.govMobile: (505) 699–59371120 Paseo De PeraltaSanta Fe, NM 87501Streamlining early childhood services under one agency SANTA FE – The New Mexico Early...
ECECD Early Childhood Community Newsletter: Monday, July 7, 2025
Monday, July 7, 2025Sign up to receive weekly updates from ECECD via email! What's Inside? Reminders/Announcements Events Professional Development It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that I share the unexpected passing of our beloved colleague and friend,...