Mexico Guide

Preschool Curriculum in Mexico

Everything school owners, directors, and teachers in Mexico need to know about preschool standards, licensing, funding, and choosing a curriculum that meets local requirements.

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National framework
Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana
Regulator
Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) and state education authorities
Age range
3 to 6 years
Typical ratios
1:20 to 1:30 typical (SEP)

Mexico early learning standards

The official curriculum framework for preschools in Mexico is the Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana, 2022).

IPC complements the Nueva Escuela Mexicana's seven training fields and bilingual indigenous education programmes.

Public funding programs in Mexico

Preescolar Obligatorio
Three years of preschool are compulsory and free in public schools.
Beca Bienestar para Familias
Family wellbeing scholarship for households with school-age children.

How IPC fits preschools in Mexico

IPC gives Mexico preschools 20,000+ ready-to-teach activities, lesson plans, parent reports, and assessment tools that map to Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana, 2022). Trusted by 20,000+ schools and 60,000+ teachers across 98 countries.

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Opening a new setting?

Preescolar startup guide for Mexico

From licensing and ratios to choosing a preschool curriculum, our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to open a preescolar in Mexico and align it to Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana, 2022).

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Frequently asked questions

What preschool curriculum is required in Mexico?
Mexico preschools follow Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana, 2022). IPC complements the Nueva Escuela Mexicana's seven training fields and bilingual indigenous education programmes.
Who licenses preschools in Mexico?
Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP) and state education authorities oversees early childhood settings in Mexico.
What public funding is available for preschool in Mexico?
Preescolar Obligatorio: Three years of preschool are compulsory and free in public schools. Beca Bienestar para Familias: Family wellbeing scholarship for households with school-age children.
Can IPC be used as a preschool curriculum in Mexico?
Yes. IPC is trusted by 20,000+ schools across 98 countries. Activities, lesson plans, and assessments map to Programa de Educación Preescolar (Nueva Escuela Mexicana, 2022).

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