New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 16 - CHILD CARE LICENSING
Part 2 - CHILD CARE CENTERS, OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, FAMILY CHILD CARE HOMES, AND OTHER EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Section 8.16.2.30 - FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME AND GROUP CHILD CARE HOME REGULATIONS: APPLICABILITY
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024
A private dwelling required to be licensed under regulations in 8.16.2.31 NMAC through 8.16.2.38 NMAC which meets one of the following criteria.
A. Family child care home - A private dwelling required to be licensed pursuant to these regulations which provides care, services, and supervision to at least five but no more than six children for a period of less than 24 hours of any day. The licensee will reside in the home and be the primary educator. A family day care home intending to provide care for more than two but not to exceed four children under the age of two must be specifically licensed for this purpose.
B. Group child care home - A private dwelling or other building on the premises required to be licensed pursuant to these regulations which provides care, services, and supervision for at least seven but not more than 12 children for a period of less than 24 hours of any day. The licensee will reside in the home and be the primary educator. A group day care home intending to provide care for more than two but not to exceed four children under the age of two must be specifically licensed for this purpose.
