Madonna Center helps individuals and families improve their daily lives through education, connections to resources, healthy aging and a sense of community.
Our vision is one of educated children, resourceful individuals and families, and a safe, healthy community.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
This program operates from the time school is dismissed until 6:00 pm and all day during school holidays, spring break and the summer break. The program offers a supervised learning environment for children ages 4-12. Transportation services from elementary and private schools within the center’s service area are provided. Each child receives a complete supper, assistance with their school work, engage in special projects, and participate in sports and outdoor games.
Madonna Center Child Care Staffing Solutions (CCSS) is a child care staffing program dedicated to meeting short and long-term substitute and permanent child care staffing needs. The program mission is to serve child care centers with staffing needs through the provision of temporary personnel. The vision of CCSS is to reduce understaffing, one of the biggest challenges faced by child care centers.
Serves other child care centers.
Applications can be found here.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
In partnership with United Way, the Dual Generation Initiative, works to remove barriers for families (with children ages 0 to 10 years) who are wanting to further their education and become self-sufficient. The Madonna Center is focusing on promoting mental health, well-being, self-efficacy and domestic violence prevention.
Requirements:
- Must have a child in the household between the ages of 0 and 10.
- Must live in one of the following zip codes: 78202, 78203, 78205, 78208, 78210, 78215, 78218, 78219, 78220, 78222, 78207, 78227, 78237.
- Must be enrolled or interested in enrolling in an education program or workforce training.
- Must meet income requirements.
Click here for more information on this program.
Click here for application.
Madonna Center offers services for children from age 2 months to 4 years, focusing on developing activities well suited to each age group. Through the implementation of evidence-based Early Head Start curriculum, the programs feature motor skill development, reading readiness & language development, activities in music, arts and crafts, and imaginative playtime to develop creativity. Every day, our programs create a quality group and home-based model that is family-centered.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Thank you for your interest in working with the Madonna Center!
For Children Services, you may contact: Nora Balderas
Director of Children Services
Email: [email protected]
For Social Services, you may contact:
Siomara Salazar
Director of Social Services
Email: [email protected]
HIPPY is an evidence-based family support model that works directly with parents in their homes to give them books, activities, and skills needed for them to take responsibility for preparing their children for school. Parents receive 30 weeks worth of school readiness curriculum designed to prepare their children for success in school. One-on-one time spent studying HIPPY’s math, science, language, and literacy curriculum will help ensure long-term academic success for children as young as three.
HIPPY is an evidence-based family support model that works directly with parents in their homes. The FREE program will provide you with:
- Children's books
- 30 Weekly lesson packets
- Group meetings and field trips
We can help you get your child ready for school.
Must reside in Bexar County.
Free.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Individuals aged 60 and over are provided with 2/3 of their daily nutritional allowance through our lunch program in a safe and supportive environment. Seniors participate in socialization, recreation, health & wellness education, as well as leadership development activities. They enjoy a variety of field trips, luncheons, arts and crafts, ceramics, Seniors in Play, and so much more. Outside experts are invited to present informative programs on topics of vital interest to seniors. In order to reduce isolation and empower senior’s wellness, we offer transportation to elders who have transitioned from drivers to riders.
Note: Must reside within a three-mile radius for transportation by the Center.
Seniors over 60.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
The program provides a safe, supervised informal education for children ages 4-12 for 9 to 10 weeks during the summer. Activities include sports and games, arts and crafts, hiking, music, field trips to such sites as the San Antonio Zoo, Botanical Gardens, movie theaters, and museums.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |
Visit the Center to learn more about our work and ways you might help. We are always in need of volunteers for 1-day, short-term, or long-term projects. Individuals, organizations, groups, and families are all welcome!
Volunteers are needed for the senior citizen programs so that seniors can enjoy vast activities for their well-being, and mental stimulation.
Volunteers are needed for the HIPPY program so that parents can work directly with their kids and ensure long-term academic success for children as young as three.
Volunteers are needed for the Dual Generative Initiative so that families can be focused on removing barriers to advancing their education and becoming more self - sufficient.
Volunteers are needed for the children's programs so that children from 6 weeks to 12 years old can enjoy early childcare education, after school programs and summer camps.
To volunteer click here.
To donate click here.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Saturday: CLOSED |
Sunday: CLOSED |