University of New Mexico-Taos Early Childhood Resource Center
The UNM Taos Early Childhood Resource Center believes that all children deserve loving, competent caregivers and nurturing environments that stimulate their learning, growth, and development.
Toy & Resource Lending Library - of early childhood toys, children’s books and parent and teacher resources. Parents and early childhood professionals: Come check it out! Technical Assistance - to child care providers, Early Childhood Professionals, parents and community agencies regarding Early Childhood Program Licensing and Registration, CYFD/state agency information, community resources, child development and quality child care concerns. Especially Child care programs starting the registration or licensing process or applying for higher star levels: Star Quality Rating - to verify the initial and annual 2- to 4-STAR quality ratings of all licensed child care homes and centers in Taos and Colfax Counties. Early Childhood Training - for childcare providers/educators to meet annual training hours required for New Mexico Child Care Licensing and Registration (HELP). Early Childhood Trainer Registry - application site for Early Childhood trainers/facilitators “to ensure that early care professionals receive instruction by qualified individuals”. Aim High Initiative - to support childcare and early education programs in an effort to improve the quality of care based on the New Mexico Essential Elements (and STARS). New Mexico Child Care Inclusion Project - to support child care/early education programs in efforts to include children with developmental delays and disabilities. Member of the Taos Early Childhood Community and Paso a Paso Networks.
1993