No. 79September 25, 2026
New Mexico childcare at no cost and parents who can’t secure spots
Childcare enrollment has increased significantly, but the supply of caregivers lags behind demand.
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The question
Can no-cost child care give families a place?
Background
New Mexico became the first state to offer child care at no cost to all residents last November. The state would use public dollars from dedicated funds to pay for the costs of running childcare centers, including caregiver wages.
The read
The read is that every resident would be eligible irrespective of income, while press coverage featured parents who can’t secure spots at childcare centers.
What happens next
Could co-pays for high-earning families be triggered if needed to bolster funding?
Developments in this issue
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