SANTA FE — Two weeks after New Mexico launched a universal child care initiative, some preschools and other child care providers are still hesitant about opting in to the program.

As of this week, 33 providers around the state had decided not to opt into the higher reimbursement rates provided under new rules established by the state Early Childhood Education and Care Department, according to figures provided by the agency.

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