NMAEYC's mission and vision reflect the organization's drive to ensure that ALL children ages birth to 8 receive quality care and education. NMAEYC promotes these values through advocacy and professional development. Two prominent initiatives, T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® New Mexico Scholarship Program and the INCENTIVE$ Pay Supplements Program, aim to support early childhood professionals in recognizing the importance of their work. NMAEYC annually also hosts a state-wide early childhood conference that brings together advocates, educators, and other early childhood professionals together to engage with the profession and learn together.