2026-06-12T12:24:42-07:00 2025-07-31 860553260 Janice Moen CPA 12 Vista Drive Hooksett NH 03106 990 2024-08-01 742829568 Childrens Choice Child Care Service Inc CHIL 5052962880 10601 Lomas Blvd NE 101 Albuquerque NM 87112 Nathan Roybal President 2026-06-12 true true Janice Moen CPA P01206712 5052502231 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Nathan Roybal 10601 Lomas Blvd NE 101 Albuquerque NM 87112 8321733 false X www.childrens-choice.org X 1997 NM Childrens Choice facilitates the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. 6 6 146 0 55304 50121 5027338 5165120 312514 492036 12711 28056 5407867 5735333 0 0 3770227 3952055 0 0 1307239 1566700 5077466 5518755 330401 216578 9968219 11127840 558006 1539098 9410213 9588742 The Mission of Childrens Choice is to facilitate the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. We create playful learning environments, caring and empowering relationships, and enriching experiences that meet the ever-changing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children. false false 4437244 5165120 Since adopting Sociocracy as the new governance system, Childrens Choice has continued to advance these efforts in order to equip and empower the staff to share leadership of the organization in accomplishment of the mission. The governance of the organization was restructured.The Board of Directors was restructured and is known as the Mission Circle. The Aim of the Mission Circle is to accomplish the mission of the organization. The mission of CC is to facilitate the positive development of children through our holistic approach to out-of-school-time programming that supports families. We create playful learning environments, caring and empowering relationships, and enriching experiences that meet the ever-changing physical, intellectual, social, and emotional needs of children. Their Domain is the creation of policy and the supervision of the Executive Director.The General Circle is the top governing circle of the staff. The General Circle is composed of the Executive Director as leader, and the Leaders and Delegates of its offspring circles: Logistics, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI); Professional Development, Summer Programming, Storytelling, Curriculum Development, and Community and Culture of Care. The Aim of the General Circle is the Mission.The Logistics Circle is led by Gina Chavez, Logistics Coordinator. The Aim: To provide, manage, and improve the logistical processes - how resources such as supplies, materials, equipment, communication systems, and personnel are recruited, acquired, allocated, and managed to ensure ongoing successful day-to-day operations that support the mission and enhance the Relationships.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is led by Carmen Prince-Morris, Programs Coordinator. DEI AIM: The aim of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Circle is to promote and support diversity in all forms, such as race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation; and ability to address and eliminate any forms of discrimination and bias for an equitable workplace; and to identify, deconstruct, disrupt, and dismantle racism, discrimination, bias and all forms of otherness at Children's Choice through intentional policy and procedure, training and education, creating an inclusive environment, meaningful progress and accountability, and child empowerment and action. Domains: Policy and Procedure, Training and Education, Creating an Inclusive Environment:, Meaningful Progress and Accountability: and Child Empowerment and Action:Professional Development Is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director, Carrie Walker, Programs Coordinator, and Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: To create individualized and generalized professional development systems that support high-quality holistic child development programming and facilitate the abilities of a community of reflective, skilled, and empowered child care professionals to provide high-quality, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate care and education for all children in Childrens Choice programs. Domain: The Professional Development Circle holds responsibility for all matters related to the learning, growth, and professional development of child care staff within the organization, to include onboarding, performance review systems, and professional development systems. This includes identifying development needs, designing and implementing training initiatives, supporting reflective practice, and ensuring ongoing compliance with relevant school-age child care standards and Childrens Choice values. The circle has decision-making authority within its domain, except where decisions have a significant financial or strategic impact beyond this scope, in which case proposals are brought to the General Circle.Summer Programming Circle is led by Catherine Peterman, Programs Coordinator. Aim: Create a comprehensive plan for preparation, logistics, staffing, and summer experiencesStorytelling Circle is led by Chris Walsh, Storyteller. Aim: To facilitate Childrens Choice communication, information, and ideas through engaging storytelling techniques that connect families, staff, and children. Using storytelling to create shared understanding, build trust, and foster a sense of belonging within the Childrens Choice community - helping everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. Domains: Staff Training & Professional Development, Curriculum & Enrichment Support, Recruitment, Retention & Staff Engagement, and Communication & Information SharingCurriculum Development is led by Christy Smith, Curriculum Specialist. The Aim of the Curriculum Support Circle is to assist in the accomplishment of the mission by designing and implementing organization-wide OST programming curriculum support systems for individual programs such as: Domains: Sociocratic Child Learning Circles, Documentation, Reflective Practice, Emergent Curriculum, Rituals, Child-Selected Activities, Child-Directed Activities, and Staff-Directed Activities and DEI.Community and Culture of Care Circle is led by Cindra Peterson, Site Director. Aim: to create a workplace that enhances the physical, mental, and emotional health of the Childrens Choice community, and creates a culture that brings joy and a sense of caring. Domains Planning and implementing systems and events for staff and family appreciation. Planning and implementing systems that celebrate life events of staff (birthdays, births/adoptions, weddings). Planning and implementing systems that support staff in times of bereavement. Plans and implements systems or events to support families of the program. Providing resources and information for staff and families centered around health, wellness, and joy. Providing promotional information on the Circles work to the staff/community through newsletters, flyers, social media. Plans and implements events that encourage community involvement. Focuses on creating a strong sense of community, belonging, and culture of care. 4437244 true false false false false false false false false false true false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 27 0 true 146 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NM X Michael Ashcraft 5052503271 10601 Lomas Blvd NE 101 Albuquerque NM 87112 Michael Ashcraft CEO 40.00 0.00 X 104938 0 13377 Nathan Roybal President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Erika Roesler Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Bethany Langley Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Kathy Cade Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Schneider Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Rachael Novak Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 104938 13377 1 false false false 0 50121 50121 Tuition 611600 5165120 5165120 5165120 373958 373958 0 0 1175 1175 1175 1175 2704478 2586400 118078 118078 118078 0 0 254 254 254 Insurance claim refund 611600 26627 26627 26627 5735333 5191747 493465 0 0 0 0 140378 140378 0 3329873 2697287 632586 73014 53949 19065 121160 83789 37371 287630 189251 98379 0 6667 6667 80434 80434 0 0 28513 28513 9878 9878 10620 10620 99465 99435 30 0 0 262165 259473 2692 6634 5315 1319 0 0 1369 1369 0 77600 42507 35093 57931 57040 891 Program supplies 207052 204135 2917 Staff recruitment and training 180605 180536 69 Snack supplies 107335 107335 Program transportation costs 93631 92426 1205 336801 336232 569 5518755 4437244 1081511 0 731980 228523 2069825 2129182 0 68444 50105 0 0 0 0 33380 32250 1569535 724195 516019 845340 6513282 6879398 0 0 0 35289 963042 9968219 11127840 510108 560769 35000 35000 12898 943329 558006 1539098 X 9410213 9588742 9410213 9588742 9968219 11127840 216578 -38049 X false true X true false X 47817 31864 391758 55304 50121 576864 3110783 8879159 4619407 5027338 5165120 26801807 0 0 0 3158600 8911023 5011165 5082642 5215241 27378671 0 0 27378671 104 11458 92039 312514 492036 908151 0 104 11458 92039 312514 492036 908151 806 806 2282 6694 5259 12711 28056 55002 3160986 8929175 5109269 5407867 5735333 28342630 0.96600 0.98290 0.03200 0.01560 X 964021 368256 595765 324949 186138 138811 280565 169801 110764 845340 Deposits receivable 22391 Right-of-use Asset 940651 963042 Right-of-use liability 943329 943329 X 5669771 -38049 1000 -37049 5706820 28513 28513 5735333 5491242 1000 1000 5490242 28513 28513 5518755 Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Organization has received tax-exempt status under Code Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization has adopted accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America as they related to uncertain tax positions for the year ended July 31,2025, and has evaluated its tax positions taken for all open tax years. The organization is not currently under audit nor has the Organization been contacted by any of these jurisdictions. Management believes that the activities of the Organization are within their tax-exempt purpose, and that there are no uncertain tax positions. Michael Ashcraft COO 229814 Rent false Schedule L, Part V Supplemental Information Michael Ashcraft is an officer of two LLC organizations that rent offices to Children's Choice. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The IRS Form 990 is reviewed by the board of directors prior to filing of the return. A draft of the IRS Form 990 is emailed to those reviewing and approving prior to the meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The board of directors monitors the conflict of interest policy by requiring any transaction or vote involving a potential conflict of interest be approved only when a majority of disinterested directors determine that it is in the best interest of the corporation to do so. The minutes of meetings at which such votes are taken shall record such disclosure, abstention and rationale for approval. Staff and board members are required to avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible and must disclose any potential conflict to the board of directors. A staff or board member must withdraw or be recused from any discussion or decision on a potential conflict of interest involving them. Children's Choice seeks estimates or competitive bids to ensure that the organization is receiving fair value in any transaction that would be a potential conflict of interest. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a Annually, the Board of Directors is presented with a Staff Compensation Plan. This plan lists the specific salaries of the Executive Directors, the Programs Directors, and other key leaders. This plan lists the starting pay all program positions, and the range of compensation for all Site Directors. The Board of Directors reviews this plan with the lens of reasonableness in the child care/youth development profession. This plan must be approved in writing by at lease two directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b Annually, the Board of Directors is presented with a Staff Compensation Plan. This plan lists the specific salaries of the Executive Directors, the Programs Directors, and other key leaders. This plan lists the starting pay all program positions, and the range of compensation for all Site Directors. The Board of Directors reviews this plan with the lens of reasonableness in the child care/youth development profession. This plan must be approved in writing by at lease two directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents, policies, financial statements and the IRS Form 990 are made available to the public upon request within three working days of the date the request was made.