IMSS: Agreements with companies for the provision of childcare services

On April 14, 2026, the Agreement issued by the IMSS Technical Council was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation, updating the provisions that permit employers to indirectly provide childcare services through Child Education and Care Centers (CECI) at their own facilities. To enter into these agreements, companies must be fully compliant with their social security obligations and have facilities that meet the applicable regulatory requirements.

Key operational requirements include providing the service for a minimum of ten hours per day, registering the staff in charge in the Mandatory Social Security Regime, and allocating at least 51% of installed capacity to employees’ children. The agreements will have durations of one to five years, and the IMSS will pay for the provision of services under the terms established in each specific agreement. These provisions, effective as of April 15, 2026, benefit the employees of participating companies and strengthen labour relations.

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