These are the same steps our staff use when they help someone. "They" means the person who needs help: you, or someone you are helping. Go in order, and call ahead when you can.
1Find child care
Community Partnership for Children
Help finding child care
575-956-6667
500 E. 18th St., Watts Hall Room 210, Silver City · Mon-Thu 11am-4pm
NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department
Child care assistance
800-832-1321
3082 32nd St Bypass, Suite A, Silver City · Weekdays
Bring
- Photo ID
- children's birth certificates
- proof of income or school schedule
- proof of address
2Free preschool
El Grito Head Start
Head Start preschool
575-538-5459
303 S. Cooper St., Silver City · Centers Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm; children's program Mon-Fri 9 am-2:30 pm (school year)
NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department
New Mexico PreK (free preschool for 3- and 4-year-olds)
800-832-1321
Western New Mexico University - Early Childhood Programs
Child Development Center and PreK (ages 8 weeks to 5)
575-538-6344
513 W. 12th St., Silver City · Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
3Babies and toddlers
El Grito, Inc. - El Grito Del Bosque
Infant and toddler child care center (6 weeks to 3 years)
575-597-7561
2609 Camino Del Bosque, Silver City
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