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NOTICE: New Mexico Early Learning Advisory Council Meeting March. 11
The Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) is a group that makes recommendations and advises the government and legislature regarding early learning issues in New Mexico. Read...
At-A-Glance: New Mexico Early Head Start/Head Start
About the Early Childhood Education and Care Department’s Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSSCO) Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) are a critical part of New...
Updated Rapid Response Process for Child Care programs
Rapid Response Process for Child Care Programs ECECD, in collaboration with the University of New Mexico, Early Childhood Services Center is launching a Rapid Response...
NM School Districts, Governmental Bodies, and Private Nonprofits to Operate the Summer Food Service Program for Children
Sponsoring Organization Media Release February 8.2021 — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (NM ECECD), is proud to announce the availability of the...
Scholarship opportunity for Infant Mental Health Endorsement
Become Recognized for Your Infant Mental Health Specialization Endorsement for Culturally Sensitive, Relationship-Focused Practice Promoting Infant Mental Health® (IMH-E®)...
Free, At-Home School Readiness Program for Native American Families
Waterford UPSTART offers in-home school readiness that gives children a fun start in reading, math, and science in just 15 minutes a day, 5 days a week! Free Waterford...
Request for Proposal RFP 2021-0001 Financial and Audit Compliance
Due March 12, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. Scope of Procurement ECECD is seeking a contractor to conduct a financial and compliance audit for applicable statements and schedules of the...
NM’s First Statewide Early Childhood Strategic Plan Released
Three-year plan includes input from nearly 5,000 New Mexicans January 28, 2021 — Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, Children’s Cabinet Director Mariana Padilla, Early Childhood...
The New Mexico Early Childhood Strategic Plan 2021–2024
The New Mexico Early Childhood Strategic Plan continues and answers the work in the Early Childhood Needs Assessment (completed in 2019). This Plan charts out key Goals,...
PUBLIC NOTICE: COVID-19 Waiver Request for Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
January 13, 2021 — The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) is seeking a waiver from the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition...
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