Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid and CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

The vision of Grace Christian School is to affect our community and the world by training young people in the ways of God, providing a strong academic foundation, and guiding them to find and fulfill their purpose in the Kingdom of God thus equipping them to make a significant impact on the lives of others for Christ.

Grades: PreK - 12th.

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Welcome to the Holy Spirit Catholic School community! Holy Spirit is a premier, Archdiocese of San Antonio Texas, PK3-8th grade school. For over 50 years we have been providing excellence in education, have had consistently high standardized test scores, have been known for integrating technology within our curriculum, and have provided an atmosphere where we nurture and expect our students to reach their personal best!

Grades: PK3 - 8th.

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Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid and CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

St. Luke Catholic School is a private school located in the heart of San Antonio's medical community and is one of the many ministries of St. Luke Catholic Church.  Our Christian school offers a full-day Pre-Kindergarten program for four-year-olds and serves students through 8th grade.  We offer many opportunities for students to experience life through supervised educational experiences.  Please explore our website to see the opportunities for growth available to our students.

Grades: Pre-K - 8th grade.

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Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.

Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.

The Hope Lutheran Kid's Day Out program has been serving the community parents and children for over forty years. We provide quality loving Christian care and teaching to children from ages three months through five years.

Our KDO classes have helped many young children to develop:

• Social skills, such as how to share and self discipline
• Small motor skills, such as how to color, cut, and glue
• Large motor skills, like hopping or skipping to a song
• Number and alphabet recognition.
• Color and shape recognition
• Many more topics are discussed each month

The children do fun activities that help them learn through stories, art, songs, games, and free play.

Ages: 3 months - 5 years.

Contact Hope Lutheran for details.

Hope Lutheran Learning Center is a five day per week day care/learning school. It accepts children 18 months to 6 years of age. We offer:

• Full Time and Part Time
• Formula and cereal provided for infants
• Low child/staff ratios
• Breakfast, lunch, snack
• 10% Family discounts
• 10% SAPD, SAFD, and Military discount
• Age appropriate lesson plans
• Toilet training assistance in younger classrooms
• Computers in older classrooms
• Kinder Readiness Program for Pre-K
• After School pick up for schoolagers
• A loving, Christian environment for all ages.

Children ages 18 months to 6 years.

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Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.

Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each childcare center.

St. James the Apostle Catholic School is a Christ-centered community where children can grow in faith, values of service and academic excellence.

Grades: PreK-3 through 8th.

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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.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their need and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.

Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often times, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each child care center.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid and CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

We take a child-centered approach to learning that is designed with intention and purpose.

It is important to teach and encourage children to be independent thinkers. By giving them the guidance and support they need to be successful, children can gain confidence and sprout "I Can" moments.

Our age-appropriate approach helps your child become school-ready, while also allowing them to explore the world around them, ask questions and flourish into lifelong learners, becoming future problem solvers of the world!

Social Development

• Demonstrates self-help skills
• Gets along with other children
• Has positive self-image
• Follows classroom rules
• Shows respect for own and others belongings
• Takes care of and manages classroom materials

Physical Development

• Healthy behaviors
• Identifies and/or practices good personal health habits (hygiene, nutrition, exercise
• Shows control of tasks that involve small muscle movement
• Holds pencil and crayon correctly
• Demonstrates hand-eye coordination puzzles, stringing

Language Development and Reading Readiness

• Identifies letters in the alphabet (goal 20)
• Participates in oral discussions
• Recognizes his or her first name
• Speaks in complete sentences of four or more words
• Retells a story after it is read aloud
• Imitates modeled reading behaviors
• Describes own creations

Math and Science Readiness

• Counts orally
• Recognizes the numbers and symbols
• Recognizes such geometric shapes as circles, squares, and triangles
• Enjoys experimenting and shows an interest in the world around him/her
• Creates patterns
• Sorts objects

3-5 years

St. John Berchmans Catholic School enables the students to reach full awareness of their God given talents by building self-confidence, moral, civic and spiritual values in a safe, secure, positive learning environment.

St. John Berchmans School believes in a holistic education that enables all students to discover themselves, their strengths, and weakness. Through methods of role modeling, teachers strive to build student's self-esteem, self-determination, self-discipline, and responsibility in an atmosphere of optimism and love.

Grades: PreK - 8th.

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All of our infant to two-year-old Teachers are certified in Baby Signs, the original sign language program for babies.

This certification allows our teachers to teach your baby or infant to communicate through sign language.

Babies that learn Baby Signs, talk sooner and obtain a long-lasting boost in their intellectual development.

Click here to contact us about this program.

Free for all infants enrolled.

The Powerhouse Bus comes to Study Hall Learning Center to provide students with a fun and exciting gymnastics experience that includes a balance beam, climbing bars, etc.

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This program is free and available for all enrolled students courtesy of the LEIJA stars project.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid and CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On-site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their needs and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.

Education and disability:

• Individualized teaching
• Low child/staff ratios
• Structured routines and schedules
• School readiness skills
• Culturally diverse
• Services for children with disabilities
• Screenings and ongoing assessments
• Individualized activities
• Inclusive classrooms
• Parent advocacy and training

Health:

• Medical and dental case management
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR
• Clean and safe environments
• On site dental exams and fluoride varnish
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Indoor/outdoor physical development

Nutrition:

• Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
• Menus developed by registered dietitians

Family support:

• Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
• Supporting families to meet their need and achieve goals
• Community resources and services
• School district transportation may be available

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

The mission of Coker United Methodist Church Early Learning Center (Coker ELC) is to provide a Christian ministry to the children and parents of the congregation and the surrounding community of Coker United Methodist Church--one that is dedicated to the child’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth and which encourages each child to grow in independence and to develop his/her unique talent and ability.

Ages: 12 months - Kindergarten.

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Parent/Child, Incorporated, most often referred to as PCI, offers a quality early childhood program that includes education, physical and mental health, nutrition, disability support, family support, job training and professional development, substance abuse education, and more.

Early Head Start is for children 6 weeks to 35 months old.

Head Start is for children 3 and 4 years old.

Click here for eligibility requirements, or call PCI's Intake at (210) 275-5149.

Mother's Day Out

MDO is a childcare ministry designed to provide a safe, loving environment where preschool-age children can learn about the world God made and their place in it. The children will be cared for by loving adults whose lives exemplify commitment to the Christian community. Classes include, but are not limited to Bible stories, art, music, and recreation. 

Preschool

Preschool is an educational ministry designed to prepare 3 and 4-year-olds for Kindergarten. The children will be taught by loving, Christian teachers who consider each child as a unique creation of the Almighty God.  Classes are small and activities are planned to incorporate all learning styles.  

Mother's Day Out: 

Ages: 8 weeks to 2 years

Preschool:

Ages: 3 years - 4 years

Mother's Day Out: Monthly tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $100 for one day and $190 for two days. Registration is $50.00 and non-refundable. 

Preschool: Monthly tuition for the 2023-2024 school year is $210. The registration fee is $50 and non-refundable. The supply fee is $200 for the fall and spring semesters.

Shepherd of the Hills is a Christ-centered, family focused, learning community dedicated to serving children ages Infants through Grade 8. Shepherd of the Hills provides a solid, faith-based, fully accredited educational program in addition to a state-licensed Early Childhood Center.  Educators develop the whole child in a positive learning community. Curriculum includes nationally accredited core subjects, with a range of enrichment, extra-curricular, fine arts, music and athletic programs to develop well-rounded 21st century, world-wide leaders. We are proud to be a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and officially certified National Energy Bus School.

Grades Pre-K - Eighth.

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Shearer Hills Early Learning Center is designed to provide quality childcare, give preschoolers positive hands-on learning experiences, and minister to families in our community.

Our daily schedule includes a balance of child-initiated and teacher-directed experiences that enable preschoolers to grow in their understanding of love for themselves, their families, and others in their world and to grow in the awareness that God loves them; to grow in their ability to solve problems, and develop language skills; and to enjoy creative expression in music, art, and play.

We offer high-quality, early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start provides quality preschool education services to children 3-4 years of age for working or school-enrolled parents in a licensed child development facility that meets Federal Income Poverty Guidelines and primarily resides in the Harlandale Independent School District.

Services are provided through a combination model of comprehensive education services to eligible children. Education services promote each child’s physical, social, emotional and cognitive development to achieve school readiness measures and successful Head Start child outcomes. Additional comprehensive family and community support services provided include health, mental health, parenting, nutrition, early intervention for at-risk or developmentally delayed children and case management system.

Services Provided:

• Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 Classrooms
• Bilingual and Dual Language
• Inclusion Classroom
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Vision and Hearing Screenings
• Health and Dental Screenings
• Nutritional Meals
• Family Goal Setting

Support Services:

• Health Services
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education and Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education:

• Parental Engagement and Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children ages 3 to 5 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday–Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 78228, 78237, 78204, 78221, 78211
• Bexar County

At the foundation of all programs is the nine-month Parenting and Early Childhood Education offered parents and their children under the age of four. Families attend once a week Monday-Thursday from September to May. Services are comprehensive and designed to enhance the child-rearing skills of parents in order to foster the healthy development of their children and ensure school readiness in their children.

Parents are supported in meeting their educational and personal growth goals in ensuring economic stability. Monthly home visits assess the family home environment and reinforce lessons learned in the classroom. Support services are provided to parents in order for them to begin building safety nets of support to strengthen their families. Classes are provided in Spanish and English.

The Services to Fathers Component is integrated into the Parent-Child Education Program. This program provides weekly interactive fatherhood classes presented in a support group setting validating their personal experiences with life copying mechanism. In addition, couples learn about anger and stress management, domestic violence prevention, how to express their emotions in a positive manner, and the community support and opportunities to achieve their goals.

Services Provided:

• 9-month Parenting Education
• Early Childhood Education and Care
• Home Visitations

Support Services:

• Nutrition Services and Education
• Access to Health and Dental Services
• Access to Mental Health Services and ECI
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (specific to boundaries)

Services to Fathers:

• Adult Education
• Workforce Pathways
• College Technical Assistance and Support
• Financial Literacy
• Parental Engagement and Leadership

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child under 4 years old or be a parent
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines

Service Area Target:

• Zip codes 78207, 228, 237, 204, 221, 211
• Bexar County

Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services year-round for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.

The program aims to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency.

AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program: a home-based option and a center-based option at licensed childhood development centers.

Home-based Option

• Weekly Home Visits
• Bi-Weekly Group Socializations

Center-based Option

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
• Early Childhood Education and Development
• Services for Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs
• Bilingual and Dual Language

Support Services

• Health & Dental Screenings
• Developmental and Social-Emotional Screenings
• Child and Family Mental Health (ECI)
• Nutrition Services and Education
• Home Visits
• Parent Education & Services to Fathers
• Linkage to Community Resources
• Transportation (if needed)

Adult Education

• Parental Engagement & Workforce Pathways

We offer high-quality early childhood education for children 6 weeks through 3 years.

Head Start is a federally funded program provided at no cost for qualifying families.

Head Start promotes school readiness by encouraging parent involvement and through children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and physical development.

Head Start aims for every child to be:

• Achieving developmental milestones
• Safe, healthy, and well
• School ready
• Forming positive relationships

Family Service Head Start is much more than child care; it’s quality early childhood education that includes:

• Research-Based Curricula Lesson plans are built around research on children’s development and learning and promote positive progress and outcomes.
• Family Engagement Parents' and caregivers' involvement in their children’s education has a long-term impact on their child’s success. Our Centers make it easy for parents to be involved.
• Lower Ratios Our classrooms have fewer students per teacher, allowing for more individualized care and attention.
• Wraparound Services Resources and services are provided to help the child and family thrive.

The age requirement for our Head Start Prekindergarten Program is three years old on or before September 1.