Whether you’re a provider, family member, or community partner, there’s an event for you.
Source: NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department
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Universal Child Care Statewide Roadshow for Providers
| Roadshows are sessions designed for child care providers and early childhood professionals. Join ECECD leadership to learn about policy updates, participation requirements, and available supports. |
Who:
Early childhood professionals, educators, directors, and staff working in child care programs across New Mexico.
What:
Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) for an in-person information session on Universal Child Care. Learn about the new policy updates, participation requirements, and the supports available to help child care providers, early childhood professionals, and program leaders succeed. These sessions are a chance to connect directly with ECECD leadership and staff, ask questions, and receive guidance as we work together to implement Universal Child Care statewide.
Spanish interpretation will be available at every session. If you require other accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter, please email ececd.communications@ececd.nm.gov at least five business days before the session.
Roadshow Schedule:
Dates may change. Stay tuned to our website for updates at nmececd.org/universal.
| Las Cruces Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | 3–5 p.m. Doña Ana Community College – Alex Sanchez Hall 3400 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM Hobbs Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 2–4 p.m. Hobbs Municipal Schools Training Center, 2110 E Sanger St, Hobbs, NM Clovis Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 12–2 p.m. Clovis Community College – Room 221, 417 Schepps Blvd, Clovis, NM Farmington Friday, November 14, 2025 | 12–2 p.m. Farmington Museum – Activity Room, 3041 E Main St, Farmington, NM |
| Rio Rancho Monday, November 17, 2025 | 12–2 p.m. Loma Colorado Library – Room 2, 755 Loma Colorado Blvd NE, Rio Rancho, NM Santa Fe Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m. PERA Building – Apodaca Hall, 1120 Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM Albuquerque Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 3–5 p.m. Main Public Library – Community Meeting Room, 501 Copper Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM Carlsbad Wednesday, December 3, 2025 | 12–2 p.m. Carlsbad Museum, 418 W Fox St, Carlsbad, NM |
Roadshows are sessions designed for child care providers and early childhood professionals. Join ECECD leadership to learn about policy updates, participation requirements, and available supports.
Community Conversations with Local Early Childhood Coalitions
| Community Conversations bring together families, educators, and community partners to share ideas and learn how Universal Child Care is supporting our communities. These sessions are hosted by local early childhood coalitions in partnership with ECECD. |
Join the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD), the Prenatal-to-Three Coalition and Local Early Childhood System Building Coalitions for an in-person Community Conversation on Universal Child Care.
These in-person sessions are an opportunity for families, educators, and community partners to come together, share ideas, and learn how New Mexico’s Universal Child Care policies are supporting children, families, and providers in communities across the state.
What to Expect:
- Updates from ECECD and local coalitions on Universal Child Care implementation
- Space to share your experiences, questions, and feedback
- Information on resources and supports available for families and providers
Who Should Attend:
Families, early childhood educators, community organizations, and anyone interested in supporting young children and families in New Mexico.
If you have questions or language access needs for the Community Conversations contact Erin Barela at Erin.Barela@ececd.nm.gov.
Community Conversations Schedule
More dates will be announced soon. Details can be found at nmececd.org/universal.
Proveedoras Unidas of Southern NM (Hosted in Spanish)
Thursday, November 6, 2025 | 6–8 p.m.
Community Center Delores Wright
400 E. Lisa Dr., Chaparral, NM 88081
San Juan County Early Childhood Coalition
Shaping Future – Across the Spectrum Fall Conference
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 12–1 p.m.
4601 College Blvd., Farmington, NM 87402
Coalition for Science Learning in Early Childhood – Albuquerque
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 5:30–6:30 p.m.
CNM Campus North Westside
10549 Universe Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Family Leadership Council (FLC) (Hosted in Spanish)
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Partnership for Community Action (PCA) – Albuquerque
722 Isleta Blvd. SW, Suite B, Albuquerque, NM 87105
100% Otero
Little Steps Big Connections Community Event
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Cloud 9 Creative Space
1517 East 10th St., Alamogordo, NM
LANL Foundation/Rio Arriba County Early Childhood Collaborative
Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 5–6 p.m.
1112 Plaza del Norte, Espanola, NM 87532
McKinley County Early Childhood Coalition
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hilton Garden Inn
1530 West Maloney, Gallup, NM 87301
Paso a Paso Network
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 5–7 p.m.
UNM Bataan Hall
121 Civic Plaza Dr., Taos, NM 87571
Community Conversations bring together families, educators, and community partners to share ideas and learn how Universal Child Care is supporting our communities. These sessions are hosted by local early childhood coalitions in partnership with ECECD.
Universal Child Care Eligibility Fairs — In-Person Application Support
| Eligibility Fairs offer families one-on-one support with child care assistance applications and renewals, hosted at local child care programs with ECECD staff on-site. |
Families across New Mexico are invited to join an Eligibility Fair to get in-person support with child care assistance applications and renewals.
These events are hosted by local early childhood providers with on-site support from the Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) to make the process easier and more accessible for families.
Who Should Attend:
Families interested in applying for or continuing assistance through Universal Child Care, or learning more about available family supports through ECECD.
How to Find an Eligibility Fair:
Eligibility Fairs will be held at participating child care programs throughout New Mexico. Want one in your community? Ask your child care provider or program director to request an Eligibility Fair with ECECD.
What to Expect:
- One-on-one help completing or renewing your Child Care Assistance application
- Guidance on eligibility, required documents, and next steps
- Answers to questions about Universal Child Care and other ECECD family supports
Eligibility Fairs offer families one-on-one support with child care assistance applications and renewals, hosted at local child care programs with ECECD staff on-site.