PLAY+

Information about the PLAY+ playground recreation program at select APS Schools.

Contact Information

Raquel Cordova
Play + Supervisor
[email protected]

Deborah Flores
Community Center Supervisor
[email protected]

505-767-5885

3401 Monroe NE 87110

About PLAY+

Play+ is a high-quality before- and after-school enrichment program that supports children’s academic, social, and recreational growth in safe, inclusive, and engaging environments. Offered at multiple school sites and community centers, it provides reliable extended-day programming with a balanced mix of enrichment, recreation, hands-on projects, and leadership opportunities. Led by caring professionals, Play+ fosters creativity, confidence, and connection—helping children thrive while strengthening school-day learning and community ties.

Registration

Fall 2025 registration begins July 28, 2025 at 8 a.m.

Online registration is limited, and registration is held on a first-come, first-served basis. Once a site registration is full, a waiting list will be kept and maintained. Parents will be notified as space becomes available.

Online registration is required for any and all children who attend the program.

PLAY+ Dates & Hours

Programs will begin on August 11, 2025. Starting and ending dates for each school vary, so contact your school to verify school starting and ending dates. PLAY+ follows the Albuquerque Public Schools schedule. The days that school is closed, we also will be closed.

Before School program begins at 7 a.m. until the time school starts, Monday to Friday. After School program begins from the time school ends until 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.

Program Rules and Fees

Programs for children 5 to 12 years at various Albuquerque Public School elementary schools during the school year.
Children who are 5 years old need to be enrolled in kindergarden.
A non-refundable registration fee of $10 per child is required for all registered participants. The registration fee must be paid at time of registration.
All fees must be paid on a weekly basis or in advance.
Weekly cost for multiple children applies to siblings only.
Late Fee Charge: If a child is picked up after 6 p.m. (program end time), parents will be charged $15 per child for each 30 minutes after 6 p.m. If a child is at the recreation site for a portion of the 30 minutes, the charge will be for the entire 30 minutes. The charge must be paid at the time the child is being picked up from the program.

Number of Children	School Year Program Registration Fee	Weekly Cost
1	$10 per child	$15
2*	$10 per child	$20
3* or more	$10 per child	$25

Closure Days

PLAY+ Before School Program follows the APS schedule. The days that schools are closed, the program will also be closed.

Additionally, we will not have the PLAY+ Program on the following days:

Labor Day
Fall Recess
Indigenous People's Day
Thanksgiving Break
Winter Recess
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Spring Break
Vernal Holiday (Friday before Easter Sunday)
Independence Day

Note: These dates and other dates are subject to change.

PLAY+ Program will also be closed on any other Albuquerque Public Schools Holiday that may not be listed above. Please check with your school for other dates.

Year-end Tax Information

For income tax purposes, the City's Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) is 85-6000102.

Important Note: The PLAY+ program does not provide year-end statements. Any time a payment is made, we do provide receipts and we suggest that participants of the program save those receipts for tax purposes. You may also use the chart above (Program Fees) as a guide to help you calculate your payments for the year.

Contributors

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Keywords

Community Services: Public Classes and Education