MEDIA ADVISORY: March 17 is Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse

The day's events include a live segment of "Ask Alax" in the Rotunda

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CONTACT:

Julia Sclafani

Public Relations Specialist

Email: julia.sclafani@ececd.nm.gov

Mobile: (505) 699-5937

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 14, 2025

ECECD will host Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse

Meeting the Moment, Building the Future—Let’s work together to strengthen and sustain early childhood programs for generations of New Mexicans!

SANTA FE – On Monday, March 17, the New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) will host the fourth annual Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse. The event highlights the richness of New Mexico's prenatal-to-5 system, bringing together programs and partners from across the state that are supporting quality learning and healthy development for the next generation of New Mexicans.

Early Childhood Day welcomes the early childhood community, lawmakers, school groups, and young children and their families, along with the broader public.

Exhibitions and events will include children's activities, play and exploration areas, storytime, performances, and a sing-along.

Join ECECD in celebrating Early Childhood Day in the Roundhouse starting at 9 a.m.

Schedule of Events:

9 a.m.–2 p.m. – ECECD and external partners tables will feature information on early childhood programs and services, children’s activities, snacks, and prizes for families and young children

10–11 a.m. – Storytime in the Lakeshore learning classroom

11:30 a.m.–12:40 p.m. – Press conference and performances, including a live "Ask Alax" segment, in the Rotunda

Webpage: Early Childhood Day at the Roundhouse 2025

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