What is a registered home provider, and how do I become one?

Registered home providers are authorized to care for up to four children who don’t live in the home. Registered providers have fewer requirements than licensed homes, but still are regulated by the state to ensure children’s health and safety. ECECD pays registered home providers who care for children receiving Child Care Assistance. ECECD staff also visit the homes to make sure they are safe and give training to help providers do their jobs well.

ECECD has resources available online to support you in becoming a registered home provider. Please visit https://www.nmececd.org/child-care-licensing-and-registered-homes/

Growing Up New Mexico offers a variety of resources to help current and future home providers navigate state and local systems develop their businesses. Learn more at: https://growingupnm.org/programs/escalones/

For more information, contact: Monica Archuleta, Director of Community Programs for Growing Up New Mexico at monicaa@growingupnm.org or Maria Wickstrom at Maria.Wickstrom@ececd.nm.gov