Choices For Children Day School is located in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (P33) the organization is classified as: Child Day Care, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Choices For Children Day School employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choices For Children Day School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Choices For Children Day School generated $479.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $521.5k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PROVIDE CHILDREN 6 WEEKS THROUGH ELEVEN YEARS A WARM, NURTURING, SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT PROMOTES CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES THE EARLY POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL CHILD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PRESCHOOL, PRE-K, AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM: PROVIDES ACTIVITIES IN A SAFE AND HEALTHY LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF PRACTICAL LIFE, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, MANIPULATIVE ACTIVITIES, LIBRARY, DRAMATIC PLAY, PUPPETRY, ART, AND MUSIC. IN THE PAST YEAR, A TOTAL OF 44 STUDENTS WERE SERVED IN THE PROGRAM, WITH 36 (81%) FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 44 (100%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS, I.E. HISPANIC, BLACK, NATIVE AMERICAN, ETC. MAJOR SUPPORT COMES FROM THE NM CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT.
INFANT-TODDLER PROGRAM: WITH RATIOS OF 1:4, THE STAFF PROVIDES GUIDANCE IN A SAFE AND SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHERE A CHILD CAN ACHIEVE FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS. CHILDREN FEEL SAFE AND SECURE WITH INDIVIDUAL INTERACTION AND FEEDING. DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE TOYS ARE USED TO INSTILL SELF CONFIDENCE. COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IS ACHIEVED WITH APPROPRIIATE MUSIC, COMMUNICATION, AND ATTENTION BY TEACHERS CERTIFIED IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT. IN THE PAST YEAR, A TOTAL OF 44 STUDENTS WERE SERVED, WITH 30 (368%) FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 37 (84%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS, I.E. HISPANIC, BLACK, NATIVE AMERICAN, ETC. MAJOR SUPPORT IS FROM NM CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES DEPARTMENT.
CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM: HEALTHY, BALANCED BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS ARE PROVIDED YEAR ROUND, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. MEALS ARE PREPARED ON-SITE IN A HEALTH DEPARTMENT CERTIFIED AND INSPECTED KITCHEN. MENUS ARE NUTRITIOUSLY PLANNED ACCORDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GUIDELINES BY A FULL- TIME COOK. CHILDREN EAT FAMILY STYLE, WITH THE CHILDREN MAKING PERSONAL FOOD CHOICES, COMMUNICATING ABOUT NOURISHMENT, AND PASSING THE FOOD AROUND THE TABLE SERVING THEMSELVES. IN THE PAST YEAR, 88 STUDENTS WERE SERVED NUTRITIOUS MEALS, WITH 66 (75%) OF THE STUDENTS COMING FROM LOW INCOME/SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS, AND 81 (92%) WERE MINORITY STUDENTS. THE NM CHILD & ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM HELPS SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Amy Arellano Director | Trustee | 40 | $60,985 |
Freda Arellano President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Laura Gilliam Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Cornejo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Margie Maestas Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $114,824 |
Investment income | $5 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $479,018 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $60,985 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $243,017 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $26,267 |
Payroll taxes | $25,337 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $705 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,192 |
Office expenses | $8,152 |
Information technology | $3,492 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $56,758 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,058 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $14,011 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $521,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $42,352 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,146 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $632 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $44,130 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $6,151 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $6,151 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $37,979 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,979 |