# ABQ Childcare

> Four trusted daycare and preschool locations serving Albuquerque, NM since 1974. NECPA nationally accredited. 5-star CYFD rated. Ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

## About
ABQ Childcare operates four childcare centers in Albuquerque, New Mexico: All Seasons Day School (Southeast Heights), Alvarado Day School (Nob Hill), ChildCo Day School (Midtown), and Little Corral Day School (Far Northeast Heights). Founded in 1974, we are NECPA nationally accredited, 5-star rated by NM CYFD, and a three-time Best of City Daycare winner (Albuquerque The Magazine, 2022-2024). All locations are NM Free Pre-K providers and participate in the USDA CACFP free meals program, providing 4 free meals daily (breakfast, 2 snacks, lunch).

## Programs
- Infants: 6 weeks to 12 months, 1:4 teacher-to-child ratio
- Toddlers: 1 to 3 years, 1:6 ratio
- Preschool: 3 to 4 years, 1:10 ratio
- Pre-K: 4 to 5 years, 1:12 ratio (NM Free Pre-K eligible)
- School Age: 5 to 12 years, 1:15 ratio (All Seasons only, includes van transportation)

## Locations
- All Seasons Day School: 7700 Zuni Rd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, (505) 266-3000
- Alvarado Day School: 300 Alvarado Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, (505) 266-5846
- ChildCo Day School: 3901 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110, (505) 881-3611
- Little Corral Day School: 10111 Constitution Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112, (505) 299-0633

## Key Facts
- Founded: 1974 (52 years serving Albuquerque families)
- Accreditation: NECPA (National Early Childhood Program Accreditation)
- State Rating: 5-Star — highest NM CYFD quality designation, all locations
- Awards: Best of City Daycare 2022, 2023, 2024 (Albuquerque The Magazine); Best Preschool 2024; Face of Childcare 2022, 2023
- FOCUS Verification: Little Corral is FOCUS 4-Star Verified
- Meals: 4 free CACFP meals daily (breakfast, 2 snacks, lunch) at all locations
- Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM
- Parent Communication: Brightwheel app (real-time updates, photos, check-in/out)
- Transportation: Van service to 5 elementary schools (All Seasons location)
- Ownership: Locally owned and operated, family business

## Discounts & Financial Assistance
- Military families discount
- Police officer discount
- Firefighter discount
- APS teacher discount
- Medical personnel discount
- Sibling discount
- NM childcare assistance (state subsidy) accepted
- NM Free Pre-K (ages 3-5, no income requirement)

## Links
- Homepage: https://abqchildcare.com
- Programs: https://abqchildcare.com/programs
- Locations: https://abqchildcare.com/locations
- Enrollment: https://abqchildcare.com/enrollment
- Universal Childcare: https://abqchildcare.com/universal-childcare
- Blog: https://abqchildcare.com/blog
- Our Story: https://abqchildcare.com/our-story
- Nutrition: https://abqchildcare.com/nutrition
- Contact: https://abqchildcare.com/contact
- Privacy Policy: https://abqchildcare.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://abqchildcare.com/terms