One year into free childcare in New Mexico, too many kids and not enough slots

Here’s What Happens When Democrats Make Childcare ‘Free’

A “universal” childcare program in New Mexico pushed by Democrats faces exploding costs and maxed-out capacity.  The headwinds for the program come a year after the state enacted a comprehensive program set to provide “free” childcare to all state residents. As costs already exceed early estimates, many people looking to become involved in the program have found there are no options open for their kids, The Washington Post reported on Monday.  N…

One year into free childcare in New Mexico, too many kids and not enough slots

SANTA FE, N.M. – A year after New Mexico launched free child care for all families, Dakota Rivera still can’t find a place to send her kids.

One year into free child care in New Mexico, too many kids and not enough slots

In a first-in-the-nation experiment with universal child care, demand is outpacing availability and costs are soaring.