新墨西哥州于2023年启动的普及免费儿童保育方案,但供方增长有限,有20 300名儿童无法获得服务。 New Mexico's universal free child care program launched in 2023, but limited provider growth leaves 20,300 children without access.

新墨西哥州在历经多年政策变革和资金增加,包括宪法修正案允许更多人退出土地赠款常设基金之后,于2023年启动了所有儿童普遍免费托儿服务。 New Mexico launched universal free child care for all children in 2023, following years of policy changes and funding increases, including a constitutional amendment allowing greater withdrawals from the Land Grant Permanent Fund. 尽管有这一里程碑,该国在扩大儿童保育能力方面仍然面临挑战,只有1%的有执照的提供者和20 300名儿童仍然无法获得有执照的保健服务。 Despite this milestone, the state continues to face challenges in expanding child care capacity, with only a 1% increase in licensed providers and 20,300 children still lacking access to licensed care. 劳动力短缺和复杂的规章制度阻碍了供应商的增长,减缓了进度。 Workforce shortages and complex regulations hinder provider growth, slowing progress. 官员和倡导者强调幼儿期投资的长期好处,同时继续努力在迅速扩展与质量标准之间取得平衡。 Officials and advocates emphasize the long-term benefits of early childhood investment, while efforts continue to balance rapid expansion with quality standards.