To access information about the NMPreK RFA for the 20-21 school year, click here if you are a child care provider and click here if you are a school program.
Supplemental Information
The updated NM PreK Standards are here! To access the FY21 NM PreK Program Standards, click here: NM PreK Program Standards. To access the FY21 NM Early PreK Program Standards, click here: NM Early PreK Program Standards.
Haga clic aquí para acceder a los estándares en español.
If you have questions about your student’s registration or enrollment in a NM PreK program, please contact the program or school that your student will be attending
Effective July 1, 2017, the New Mexico PreK website will only display information for CYFD PreK providers. To access the EPICS system, click here: ECECD EPICS system. All PED PreK providers should visit the following link: Click here for PED PreK
To find out about other early care and education programs in our state, or for resources for families, please visit www.newmexicokids.org
New Mexico PreK is a voluntary program funded by the state of New Mexico. The PreK program began in 2005 to ensure that every child in New Mexico has the opportunity to attend a high quality early childhood education program before going to kindergarten.
Teachers carefully plan indoor and outdoor activities based on what children need to learn in seven areas:
You won’t see children sitting quietly at desks in a PreK classroom. PreK children are active – busy – working.
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