Children’s Choice accepts checks, money orders, Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card. We do not accept cash. A discounted automatic payment option is available.

Payments may be made at the SAC Program site, or mailed to 6501 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.

To ensure proper credit, please write your child's first and last name on the memo line of your check.

If you have any questions about your account, please call Chelsea Ashcraft or Sara Mestas at (505) 296-2880.

Or e-mail Chelsea.

Do you need help paying for child care? Child Care Assistance is available.  If you qualify for financial assistance, your co-payment will be based on the size of your family and your family's income.  

How to Apply for Child Care Assistance

Take the following documentation to the Child Care Services Bureau at 3401 Pan American Freeway NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (South of Comanche Exit on West Side of I-25).  Their phone number is 841-4800.  Applications are accepted on a walk-in basis Monday thru Friday between 8:00AM- 4:00PM.

You must have the following documentation:

q  A completed and signed child care application (DOWNLOAD BY CLICKING BELOW).

q  Picture ID for head of household.

q  Social Security Cards for all household members.

q  Birth Certificates for all children (not only those who would attend Children’s Choice).

q  Verification (paycheck stub for one month) of income including child support, SSI.

q  Verification of school attendance, if applicable (class schedule).

q  Verification of residency (lease agreement, utility bill).

q  The name of child care provider is Children’s Choice at ___________ Elementary School.

Click here to download the child care assistance application.

If you have questions about this process or if you desire assistance with this process, please ask a program administrator to help.