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

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a child the age of 3-4 years old
• Meet income federal poverty guidelines
• Live within the Harlandale I.S.D. service area

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

Preschool | 3 - 5 Years | Serving San Antonio, TX

The Ascension DePaul Services’s Early Head Start program provides comprehensive services to children six weeks to three years of age and their families, including full-day education services.

Head Start eligibility is granted if your family meets any of the following categories:

• The child is to be enrolled in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF program.
• A family member living with and supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.
• The child has a disability, including a severe disability.
• Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a current Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Head Start services are available if your family meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines and is a resident of Bexar County. To see the HHS webpage for the guidelines – CLICK HERE

The YMCA of Greater San Antonio Early Learning Centers provides infant, toddler and preschool child care with developmentally appropriate learning activities. The purpose of the Early Childhood Program is to provide affordable childcare in an environment that helps to facilitate a child's cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth.

At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.

YMCA programs provide children with experiences that encourage:
• School readiness
• Social interaction with peer and adults
• Self-expression and communication
• Positive self-esteem and self-image
• Large and small muscle development
• Intellectual growth

We accept applications for enrollment without regard to ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status or political belief.

Call (210) 924-2277 to register.

Rates for Daycare and Preschool
Weekly Rates

                                                         Facility Member     Community Member

Infants 4 Weeks- 17 Months              $193.50                                 $215

Toddlers 18 Months - 35 Months       $166.50                                 $185

Preschool 36 Months - 5 Years Old    $162                                     $180

Afterschool 5 Years - 13 Years Old      $99                                       $110

Call (210) 924-2277 to register. 

Head Start eligibility is granted if your family meets any of the following categories:

• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF program.
• A family member living with and supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.
• The child has a disability, including a severe disability.
• The family meets the Federal Poverty Guidelines and is a resident of Bexar County.
• Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or a current Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

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.

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.

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.

It is the philosophy of TVEA that we exist to partner with Christian families specifically seeking to educate their children in the context of a biblical worldview. As a school founded in Christ, we seek families dedicated to Him who view God’s Word as central to education. True Vine Elevation Academy does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, national or ethnic origin.

Ages: 2 - 6 years old.

Click here for admission requirements.

Click here for enrollment information.

Click here for the steps to apply.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.

The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.

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.

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.

The Windcrest United Methodist Church, School Board, and Staff welcome your family to Windcrest Day School and Child Development Center. Our preschool is considered a vital outreach ministry of Windcrest United Methodist Church. We endeavor to reach out to church members' families and the families in the greater community.

Ages: 2 months - 5 years.

Enrollment is limited to ensure a low staff/child ratio.  We are open to all faiths, abilities, and ethnic backgrounds.  Registration fees are due upon registration and are non-refundable.  The placement of children in individual classrooms is based on age as of Sept. 1, appropriateness of a class based on developmental and readiness factors, number of days enrolled, and/or schedule desired and available.

Before admission, a registration form with a fee must be submitted.  Enrollment packets are available at the time of registration.  

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact- Linda Wilcoxen, Director, or call 210-655-9350.

Our mission is to develop disciples, educate students, and forge leaders.  As every discipline is presented from a Biblical worldview, we endeavor to set our students on a path to victory for today, tomorrow, and for eternity.

Grades: PreK - 12th.

Click here for admissions.

Click here for tuition and fees.

Health Services South San Antonio ISD Head Start plays an important role in promoting the health and safety of children by helping them to establish lifelong healthy patterns. Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health.

Our Head Start program staff ensure that our children are up to date on immunizations, their state’s Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, and learn healthy eating habits. The program also promotes physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and their families. Staff members work diligently to assist families in finding and engaging quality medical and dental care, including in some cases access to affordable-to-no-cost community resources.

Education:
• Individualized Learning
• Quality Child/Staff Ratios
• Develop School Readiness Skills
• Culturally Diverse Activities
• Fostering of Each Child’s Independence
• Follows the district calendar and is a full-day program.
• It offers every child a quality, comprehensive preschool experience in a nurturing and safe environment.
• Effective early education programs improve the learning and development of all children.
• Provide developmentally appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials for its young learners.

Disability:
• Serve Children with Disabilities, Including Severe Disabilities
• Screenings and Ongoing Assessments
• Individualized Activities
• Individual Education Plans
• Coordination with contractual and district resources
• Parent Advocacy and Training

Health and Safety:
• Medical and Dental Case Management
• Clean and Safe Environments
• Family Style Eating
• Nutritious Meals

Family Support Services:
• Promotion of Cultural Diversity
• Promotion of Self Sufficiency through Partnership Agreements
• Assistance with Accessing Community Resources and Services
• Transportation may be Available for Children Meeting Eligibility Criteria
• Opportunities for Parent Engagement Activities

SSAISD knows that parents are a child’s most important teachers and is committed to building strong relationships with parents to enhance and enrich the development of children.

Eligibility requirements::
• The child must turn 3 or 4 before September 1 of the current year.
• The child's family must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines and reside in Bexar County.

The child and/or child's family must also meet at least one of the following conditions:
• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF Program.
• A family member living with and supported by you are receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.

A Point Priority assistance is given to children from low-income families and children with a disability, including a severe disability. Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Your Family Service Facilitator will ask for current copies of the child’s well exam, dental exam, and immunizations.

APLC Day School began in 1989 as a two-day a week Mother's Day Out Program. Gradually in the next couple of years, we added new classes and formally changed our name to Abiding Presence Day School.  We have grown from a two day program serving 25 children to a four day a week program serving up to 80 children. In 1994, we achieved accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), which includes standards of excellence in curriculum, staff-child interactions, parent participation, physical environment, staff qualifications and health and safety.

APLC Day School is one of ten ministries of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt preschool with a Day School Board comprised of parents both church members and non-members. Parent participation is extremely important to the success of our program. We have two fundraisers a year which rely on parent volunteers for their success.

APLC Day School does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin with regard to hiring, admissions, administration of its educational policies, or its scholarship program. APLC Day School is willing to work with families of children with special learning and/or physical needs.

Click here for admission requirements and registration.

Click here for tuition and fees.

Suburban School is where children learn in a nature-based setting and are encouraged to become independent, caring individuals.

Our property spans six acres to accommodate our 5 buildings, swimming pool, garden, and variety of playgrounds.

Click here to learn more about our unique approach.

Our programs:

• Explorers (children ages 15 to 17 months old)
• Jumpers (children ages 18 months to two years old)
• Beginners (children ages two, turning three)
• Preschool (children ages three, turning four)
• Pre-K (children ages four, turning five)
• Kindergarten (ages five, turning six)
• After School (all ages are welcome)
• Summer Camp (ages five to ten and four-year-olds enrolled in our year-round program.

We are licensed for 166 children with ages ranging from 15 months to 5 years old during the school year and up to 10 years old in the summer.

Parents, click here for all the information you'll need to enroll your child.

Gan Gani, my garden to bloom in, a garden of adventuring into learning with joy, of dreaming and creating, and celebrating what is unique and special in each child—a community of caring and believing in the possibility and inherent beauty that thrives within each student, all in the context of our rich Jewish heritage.

At Gan Gani, we seek to create a stimulating and enriching educational environment for every child. The school is devoted to helping children learn socialization skills, building their self-confidence and teaching the preliminary skills to explore and experience the world independently from their parents. Our goal is to provide children with the early foundation and framework to prepare them for the transition to elementary school. In addition, we seek to ignite a spark in each child to lay claim to his Jewish heritage and commit him or her to a lifetime passion for learning.

Ages: 18 months - 4 years.

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 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.

Community Based Instructions (CBI) at Morgan’s Wonderland enables elementary school students to be actively engaged in learning. Students can enjoy four 25-minute lesson rotations throughout the park, all while embracing the mission of Morgan’s Wonderland – inclusion.

Our lessons were created in conjunction with Regions 1-20 Education Service Centers and Texas Education Agency. As a result, teachers will not lose teaching days when their classes are engaged in this educational experience.

Field trip with a purpose:

https://youtu.be/HlINHFsAsg4

Please note: You must fill out an application in order to attend a CBI.
*Submitting an application does not guarantee or reserve a spot*

$12 Admission
Each Attending Student

Free Admission
One Free teacher admission
for every 10 students

$12 Admission
Each Additional Teacher
Attending Parents
Attending Chaperones

A no set tuition, Jewish preschool.

Please contact gansholom@rodfeisholom or 210-493-3558 for individual registration and pricing information.

Click here or call for tuition fees and registration information.

Health Services South San Antonio ISD Head Start plays an important role in promoting the health and safety of children by helping them to establish lifelong healthy patterns. Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health.

Our Head Start program staff ensure that our children are up to date on immunizations, their state’s Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, and learn healthy eating habits. The program also promotes the physical, social, and emotional well-being of children and their families. Staff members work diligently to assist families in finding and engaging quality medical and dental care, including in some cases access to affordable-to-no-cost community resources.

Education:

• Individualized Learning
• Quality Child/Staff Ratios
• Develop School Readiness Skills
• Culturally Diverse Activities
• Fostering of Each Child’s Independence
• Follows the district calendar and is a full-day program.
• It offers every child a quality, comprehensive preschool experience in a nurturing and safe environment.
• Effective early education programs improve the learning and development of all children.
• Provide developmentally appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials for its young learners.

Disability:

• Serve Children with Disabilities, Including Severe Disabilities
• Screenings and Ongoing Assessments
• Individualized Activities
• Individual Education Plans
• Coordination with contractual and district resources
• Parent Advocacy and Training

Health and Safety:

• Medical and Dental Case Management
• Clean and Safe Environments
• Family Style Eating
• Nutritious Meals

Family Support Services:

• Promotion of Cultural Diversity
• Promotion of Self-Sufficiency through Partnership Agreements
• Assistance with Accessing Community Resources and Services
• Transportation may be Available for Children Meeting Eligibility Criteria
• Opportunities for Parent Engagement Activities

SSAISD knows that parents are a child’s most important teachers and is committed to building strong relationships with parents to enhance and enrich the development of children.

Eligibility requirements:

• The child must turn 3 or 4 before September 1 of the current year.
• The child's family must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines and reside in Bexar County.

The child and/or child's family must also meet at least one of the following conditions:

• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF Program.
• A family member living with and supported by you is receiving Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.

A Point Priority assistance is given to children from low-income families and children with a disability, including a severe disability. Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Your Family Service Facilitator will ask for current copies of the child’s well exam, dental exam, and immunizations.

A Place for Kids Learning Center maintains a level of excellence that keeps our ranking among the top Centers in San Antonio. Our center has been established since 1995 and continues to provide a safe, secure and loving environment for children in our care. A Place for Kids is a place for children of 12 months to 12 years old. Below are some of the benefits and activities our day care provides. Browse through our site or call for more information!

Children ages 12 months - 12 years.

Please call or click here for tuition fees and program information.

Click here for further inquiries.

Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.

The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.

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.

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.

Health Services South San Antonio ISD Head Start plays a vital role in promoting the health and safety of children by helping them to establish lifelong healthy patterns. Healthy students are better learners, and academic achievement bears a lifetime of benefits for health.

Our Head Start program staff ensure that our children are up to date on immunizations, their state’s Early and Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) schedule, and learn healthy eating habits. The program also promotes children’s and their families’ physical, social, and emotional well-being. Staff members work diligently to assist families in finding and engaging in quality medical and dental care, including, in some cases, access to affordable-to-no-cost community resources.

Education:

• Individualized Learning
• Quality Child/Staff Ratios
• Develop School Readiness Skills
• Culturally Diverse Activities
• Fostering of Each Child’s Independence
• It follows the district calendar and is a full-day program. 
• It offers every child a quality, comprehensive preschool experience in a nurturing and safe environment. 
• Effective early education programs improve the learning and development of all children.
• Provide developmentally appropriate teaching methods and instructional materials for its young learners.

Disability:

• Serve Children with Disabilities, Including Severe Disabilities
• Screenings and Ongoing Assessments
• Individualized Activities
• Individual Education Plans
• Coordination with contractual and district resources
• Parent Advocacy and Training

Health and Safety:

• Medical and Dental Case Management
• Clean and Safe Environments
• Family Style Eating
• Nutritious Meals

Family Support Services:

• Promotion of Cultural Diversity
• Rise of Self-Sufficiency through Partnership Agreements
• Assistance with Accessing Community Resources and Services
• Transportation may be Available for Children Meeting Eligibility Criteria 
• Opportunities for Parent Engagement Activities

SSAISD knows that parents are a child’s most influential teachers and is committed to building strong relationships with parents to enhance and enrich the development of children.

Eligibility requirements::

• The child must turn 3 or 4 before September 1 of the current year.
• The child’s family must meet the Federal Poverty Guidelines and reside in Bexar County.

The child and the child’s family must also meet at least one of the following conditions:

• The child to be enrolled is in foster care.
• The family is receiving benefits or services through the TANF Program.
• A family member living with and supported by you gets Supplemental Security Income benefits (SSI).
• The family is homeless.

Point Priority assistance is given to children from low-income families and children with a disability, including a severe disability. Income eligibility requirements for Head Start may be waived if your child has a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

Your Family Service Facilitator will ask for current copies of the child’s well exam, dental exam, and immunizations.

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.