New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 8 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter 18 - PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS
Part 2 - UNIFORM STANDARDS
Section 8.18.2.9 - REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: 8 NM Admin Code 8.18.2.9

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

The pre-kindergarten program shall address the total developmental needs of preschool children, including physical, cognitive, social and emotional needs, and shall include health care, nutrition, safety and multicultural sensitivity. In order to implement the pre-kindergarten program, CYFD shall:

A. award program funds through an RFP process to early care and education programs that are licensed by CYFD or other appropriate authority, such as child care centers, head start programs and family child care providers;

B. ensure that the facilities' child care licensure is in good standing, including criminal background checks of all eligible providers' employees;

C. provide technical assistance to providers to ensure effectiveness of the pre-kindergarten program;

D. ensure that communities being served meet eligibility requirements based on funding criteria of the Pre-Kindergarten Act;

E. monitor eligible providers through its office of child development for adherence to contract requirements and New Mexico pre-kindergarten program standards developed between the two departments.

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