We're excited to announce that eligibility for the Los Niños Child Development Center has expanded for the 2026-2027 school year. In addition to serving children of CMS employees, the program now includes several additional eligibility categories, allowing more CMS families to access high-quality early childhood care and learning opportunities. Please review the updated eligibility requirements below.
Los Niños Child Development Center was created to support CMS families by providing high-quality early childhood care and learning opportunities for our youngest learners. Through funding provided by the Universal Care Act, this program is available to eligible families at no cost.
Our program is staffed by licensed early childhood professionals with specialized backgrounds in early childhood education. Through age-appropriate learning experiences and nurturing care, our team supports the developmental needs of each child while fostering a strong foundation for future success.
Who Is Eligible?
Enrollment is available for:
Children of Clovis Municipal Schools employees
NEW - Grandchildren of Clovis Municipal Schools employees
NEW - Children of CMS long-term substitutes (must substitute at least 7–10 days per month; eligibility will be verified through Human Resources)
NEW - Children of CMS ancillary staff members (OT/PT/SLP providers, etc.)
NEW - Children of CMS high school students who are enrolled full time, maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA, and have a graduation plan on file (eligibility will be verified through the high school registrar)
Age Requirements
Children must meet one of the following age requirements by July 30:
12–24 months: Must be at least 12 months old
24–36 months: Must be at least 24 months old
36–48 months: Must be at least 36 months old
Please note that children must be enrolled as full-time students. Part-time enrollment is not available at this time.
Required Enrollment Documents
Families will need to provide:
Proof of CMS employment
Child's birth certificate
Child's immunization records
Proof of submission of the Universal Care Act application
Documentation verifying the relationship to the enrolled child
To begin the enrollment process, please complete the registration form linked below.
https://forms.gle/dwmJjeqwaTgSE8hD8
To assist us with planning and placement, families are encouraged to complete the enrollment process by July 1, 2026.
Space is limited, and enrollment is not guaranteed. Placement will be based on eligibility requirements and available openings within each age group.
We are excited to provide this opportunity for CMS families and look forward to welcoming our youngest learners to the Los Niños Child Development Center.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Ana Salazar at ana.salazar@clovis-schools.org.