Day care owners and parents weigh in on if the influx of children with a universal child care system is sustainable in New Mexico.

Tuesday’s Top Stories Tuesday’s Five Facts [1] Governor announces New Mexico will now provide free universal child care – Starting in November, the Early Childhood Education and Care Department will implement free childcare across the board.

New Mexico is set to become the first U.S. state to offer universal child care. Starting in November, it will offer free care to all families regardless of their income. New Mexico already has the most expansive child care assistance in the country. Since 2021, it’s offered free care to most households.

New Mexico will be the first state to provide free universal child care. Find out what this means for families.