New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department

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Santa Fe，NM 974 位关注者

ECECD’s aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico.

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The New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department's aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from 0-5 and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access services they need. In 2019, Gov. Lujan Grisham and the New Mexico Legislature created the Early Childhood Education and Care Department. The Department officially launched on July 1, 2020. The Department’s aim is to create a more cohesive, equitable, and effective early childhood system in New Mexico. That means coordinating a continuum of programs from prenatal to five—and ensuring that families in every corner of the state can access the services they need. This work is informed by New Mexico’s Birth-Five Needs Assessment (Spanish version here) and the related Native American Perspectives report, which include feedback from thousands of New Mexicans. The Department also oversees child care programs—as well as food and nutrition programs—that serve older children and families. ? VISION: All New Mexico families and young children are thriving ? MISSION: Optimize the health, development, education, and well-being of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers through a family-driven, equitable, community-based system of high-quality prenatal and early childhood programs and services

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https://www.nmececd.org/
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政府管理
规模
201-500 人
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Santa Fe，NM
类型
政府机构
创立
2020
领域
New Mexico PreK、Child Care Services、Child Care Assistance、Early Head Start/Head Start、Families FIRST、Family Nutrition、Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)、New Mexico Summer Food Service Program、Family Infant Toddler (FIT) 、Home Visiting、Home Visiting和early childhood professionals

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  • Empowering Families with Families FIRST. ECECD is proud to offer Families FIRST—a program dedicated to empowering families every step of the way, from pregnancy through the first three years of your child's life. Families FIRST is here to support Medicaid-eligible families with personalized care, guidance, and resources that grow with you. We believe that a healthy start leads to a lifetime of positive growth, learning, and relationships. ? Your care coordinator is your personal registered nurse, always just a phone call away, providing tailored support and helping you navigate this special journey. Visit ECECD’s Families FIRST site to learn more at https://lnkd.in/eGqRVqkF #FamiliesFIRST #HealthyStart #EarlyChildhood #NewMexicoFamilies #ECECD #SupportAndCare #ParentingJourney

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  • Yesterday, ECECD Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky delivered a keynote address at the Gathering for Our Future: Transformative Talks in Early Education in Dover, Delaware. This event brought together community leaders, advocates, and national experts to reimagine the future of early childhood education. As part of the event, Secretary Groginsky also participated in a deep dive panel discussion on the National Landscape of Early Childhood. She joined esteemed colleagues, including Dr. Calvin Moore, CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition, and Dr. Lee Johnson, Senior Fellow of Early Childhood at the Southern Education Foundation. Together, they shared insights and perspectives on advocacy, systems change, and policy priorities to advance early childhood education nationwide. During her keynote, Secretary Groginsky highlighted New Mexico's groundbreaking initiatives, such as expanding universal PreK and building the nation’s most comprehensive child care assistance program. Her leadership showcased New Mexico as a national leader in ensuring equitable access to quality early learning for all families. ECECD is proud to be recognized as a national leader in early childhood education, driving transformative conversations like this and fostering collaboration and innovation to advance early childhood systems across the nation. #NewMexicoECECD #EarlyChildhood #earlychildhoodeducation CDA Council for Professional Recognition Southern Education Foundation

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  • Looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer? You’re invited to participate in a state-wide card writing campaign to bring joy to older adults this holiday season. All you need to do to participate is send cards to New Mexico Aging Services by December 6th, and we’ll take care of the rest! To mail your cards, address them to: New Mexico Aging Services, c/o Denise King, 8500 Menaul Blvd NE Suite 350, Albuquerque, NM 87112. For more information or questions, email [email protected] #CardsForSeniors New Mexico Aging & Long-Term Services

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  • Each year on November 20th, National Child's Day is recognized and all the potential represented by our children's welfare, ambitions, dreams, and goals. National Child's Day inspires communities, educators, and parents to give our children the education and the tools to dream, learn, and be successful. From the day they are born their education begins at home and ECECD strives to provide parents with resources vital to growing minds and brain development. Visit our website at nmececd.org and learn how ECECD can be here for you and be the essential building blocks to any child's early childhood education. #newmexicoececd #NationalChildsDay #earlyeducation #childhoodeducation

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  • Calling all Early Childhood Professionals! Stay connected with the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) and get the latest updates on professional development opportunities, upcoming events, new resources, and important policy changes through our newsletter and monthly community calls! Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter: ECECD Newsletter Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Youtube for more! We are @NewMexicoECECD everywhere. Stay informed, stay engaged, and help us continue building a strong early childhood community in New Mexico! #newmexicoececd #earlychildhoodeducation #stayconnected

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  • Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your business, Elevate New Mexico Child Care is here to guide you every step of the way. If you’re asking, why should early childhood professional looking to grow your career use Elevate New Mexico Child Care? Simple, by joining Elevate New Mexico Child Care, powered by Wonderschool, providers save time on many of the day-to-day administrative tasks needed to run their program. Elevate New Mexico Child Care helps providers with everything from getting new enrollments to collecting co-pays online. Best of all, it’s completely FREE for early childhood professionals in New Mexico! Learn more and elevate your career today: https://lnkd.in/gVJiCMKi #ECEprofessional #ProfessionalDevelopment

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  • ECECD is excited to share that our beloved blue, fuzzy talk show host, The Early Show with Alax, has won a regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Educational and Informational Programming! This prestigious honor highlights the show’s remarkable contributions to early childhood education and family engagement across the Southwest. The Early Show with Alax is an engaging YouTube series where Alax, an intergalactic ambassador of care, interviews experts and learns alongside parents and caregivers. With over 11 million views and more than 26,000 subscribers, it’s no surprise Alax has achieved such an incredible milestone! Special thanks to Media Desk and Film Nest Studios for bringing Alax to life and helping to create a resource that New Mexicans love. If you haven’t joined Alax’s adventure yet, now is the perfect time! Watch episodes at https://lnkd.in/grz3bDtT

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  • ECECD is proud to support Early Head Start (EHS) and Head Start (HS) programs across the state. EHS and HS offer essential services in early learning, health, and family engagement, helping children from birth to age five build a strong foundation for lifelong success. With dedicated teachers and supportive environments, these programs empower New Mexico families to thrive! Learn more at ECECD Head Start Collaboration Office | Early Childhood Education & Care Department #newmexicoececd #earlyheadstart #headstart #earlychildhood

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  • It's National Family Literacy Month! Spend quality time with your family reading a great book. Engaging and encouraging families to read together is a keyway to support learning and development. Reading to children at least six days per week puts them almost a year ahead of those who are not read to at home. ECECD is a proud partner of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books to children from birth to age five, free of charge to families. In New Mexico, the Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments administers Dolly Parton's Imagination Library through 46 local community affiliates, serving every zip code in all 33 counties. These local affiliates deliver high-quality, age-appropriate books to over 27,300 babies, toddlers and preschoolers, across New Mexico every month from birth to age five. Join the library and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdDEvwf Dolly Parton's Imagination Library #newmexicoececd #imaginationlibrary #familyreading #childhooddevelopment

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