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Calming Your Child’s Anxieties

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dren feel comfortable with dental treatment. For example, in the “Tell-Show-Do” technique, a pediatric dentist might name a dental instrument, demonstrate the instrument by using it to count your child’s fingers, and then apply the instrument in treatment.

There are many other techniques applied by pediatric dentists to comfort a patient. They include modeling, coaching, distraction and parent participation. But by far the most preferred technique is praise. Every child does something right during a dental visit, and pediatric dentists let children know that.

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assertive management to protect him or her from possible injury.

Voice control (speaking calmly but firmly) usually takes care of it.

Mild sedation, such as nitrous oxide/oxygen or a sedative, may also benefit an anxious child. If a child is especially fearful, other sedation techniques or general anesthesia may be recommended.

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features the Right Early Childhood 8 Selecting Learning Program

departments 6 Editor’s Note Parents Get Separation Anxiety Too

Early childhood programs offer learning experiences that lay the foundation for later success in school.

With so many different programs, how do you choose the right one for your child?

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One of the keys to raising a happy, well-adjusted child is nurturing his or her self-esteem. María del Carmen Mejía, a local clinical social worker with Clarity Child Guidance Center, offers suggestions parents and caregivers can us to nurture a child’s self-esteem.

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editor’s note

By Cynthia Ladson

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Parents Get Separation Anxiety Too

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ne of the hardest things some new parents must learn to do is leave their new bundles of joy at a daycare or with some other caregiver. Many times the new parents’ minds are flooded with what ifs. What if he cries and won’t stop? What if he thinks I’m not coming back? What if …? What if …?

During a recent conversation with a family member, I saw the dread come over her face when she talked about the fear of leaving her baby in coming months with a non-family caregiver. For the past six months she and my nephew have been tag-teaming their baby’s care. Work has allowed him to be with their son during the day while she is at work, and her to be at home with the baby during late afternoon and into the evening while he is at work. Not a bad deal, but in a few months that will all change.

So what should parents look for when selecting an early childcare program for their little ones? First, arm yourself with information about the various types of programs available to you.

Second, select a few programs and visit them. Next ask the right questions of daycare directors or school administrators. Read “Selecting the Right Early Childhood Learning Program” on page 8 of this Finder for some of the questions you should consider asking.

Additionally, check out this year’s Childcare Preschool Finder articles on “Potty Training After Dark,” “Nurturing Your Child’s Self-Esteem” and Engaging Your Young Child in the Digital Age.” Happy reading!

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Selecting the Right

Early Childhood Learning Program

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reschoolers – those energetic 3- and 4- year-olds enjoying their first school experiences – are an enthusiastic bunch, excited about learning, playing and making new discoveries.

They’re capable of learning language, reading basics, even early math and science concepts. But what they glean most from preschool are crucial social, emotional and character lessons.

Early childhood programs offer learning experiences that lay the foundation for later success in school.

With so many different programs, how do you choose the right one for your child? Begin by considering what kind of setting best suits your child and your family’s needs.

■ Full-day programs (often called daycare) may be in an individual provider’s residence or in a commercial childcare center.

■ Lab schools are affiliated with colleges or high schools and use student teachers who are

supervised by professionals. Some also combine programs with research studies on effective early childhood education.

■ Montessori schools are operated on the philosophy that young children learn best through direct sensory experiences such as blocks or pegboards.

This philosophy is reflected differently at each Montessori school.

■ Nursery or preschools are private or locally funded, secular or religious and situated in either private facilities or municipal buildings.

When selecting a program, parents should ask about the size of the school, the number of days and hours offered, the availability of extended hours, how children are grouped, class size and program cost.

After deciding which type of program best meets your criteria, you should visit more than one preschool or daycare site so you have a basis for comparison.

What to Look For in a Preschool or Childcare Program The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) recommends that parents seek out: ■ Well-trained staff – The professional qualifications and training of teachers and staff are crucial to a quality program. Ask about the degrees and certificates held by the director and teachers, and find out what steps they take to provide staff with ongoing training.

■ Low child-to-teacher ratio – The number of adults and children is important because it helps determine how much individual attention your child will get. There should be at least one adult for every: – four infants – five younger toddlers (12 to 24 months) – six older toddlers (2 to 3 years) – ten 3- or 4-year-olds ■ Small group size – In addition to low teacher-to-child ratios, the overall size of the program is important. Look for a program with fewer than six to eight infants in a group, 10 to 12 toddlers, and no more than 20 preschoolers.

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■ Low staff turnover – Teachers who have been in a program longer establish bonds with the children, and those relationships help children grow and learn. Low turnover is also usually a sign that the program values good staff and works to keep them.

■ A safe and healthy environment – Check that the program is licensed by the state. Optimally it will have NAEYC accreditation, which demonstrates that the program has undergone a rigorous evaluation. Make sure that the facility looks clean, and that all children are under adult supervision at all times. Staff should be able to describe clear health and safety procedures, as well as policies for handling emergencies.

■ Take the time to choose carefully. Choosing a preschool means building a relationship with people who will give your child a great start on learning.

Adapted from the NAEYC brochure “Early Years Are Learning Years.”

Parents should consider asking the following questions:

The Setting

The Program

■ Are the children happy, relaxed, feeling good about

■ Does the program have a clear written statement of

themselves and engaged in meaningful play or learning activities?

■ Is there a wide variety of materials? Are they orderly and easily accessible?

its goals and philosophy? If so, ask to review it.

■ Does it consider a child’s social, emotional and physical needs?

■ Is the atmosphere warm, nurturing and accepting?

■ Does the curriculum meet your child’s needs?

■ Is the content culturally diverse and free of gender bias?

■ Does the school offer a balance of individual, smallgroup and large-group activities?

■ Do activities encourage self-expression?

■ Is there a routine to most days?

■ What is the discipline policy?

■ Does the program have an up-to-date state license?

Is it accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Program?

■ Does it look safe indoors and outdoors?

■ Can you imagine your child in this setting?

Parent Involvement ■ In what ways is parent involvement welcomed and

encouraged?

■ Will the school’s administration refer you to par-

ents whose children have attended the program or are attending, so you can call them for their input on the program? ■ Compiled from local and national reports.

The Teachers ■ What are teachers’ qualifications?

■ What is the ratio of children to teachers?

■ Is there frequent staff turnover?

A high turnover rate may be indicative of a problem within the program, low morale, or low pay.

■ Do teachers encourage and respond to children’s natural interests?

■ Are teachers cheerful and patient?

Resources ■ Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, www.dfps.state. tx.us/child_care – Provides information on childcare services. Operated by the stte.

■ Child Care Aware – 800-424-2246, www.childcareaware.org – provides information on selecting quality care and referrals to local agencies through the National Association of Child Care Resources and Referral Agencies (NACCRRA).

■ Children’s Learning Institute – 713-500-3709,

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■ Clearinghouse on Early Education and Parenting – 877-275-3227, http://ceep.crc.uiuc.edu – offers brochures and publications.

■ National Association for the Education of Young Children – 1509 16th St., NW, Washington, D.C. 20036-1426; 800-424-2460;

www.naeyc.org – offers training to teachers and administrators in early childhood education.

■ Texas Education Agency – 512-463-9734, www.tea.state.tx.us – offers information about pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes.

■ National Head Start Association – 703-739-0875, www.nhsa.org – Advocates policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their failies as well as develops and disseminates research and information.

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POTTY TRAINING AFTER DARK: The Road to Clean, Dry Nights

By Malia Jacobson

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hen my first daughter showed signs of potty readiness at age 2, I was more than ready to help her ditch the diapers. Before long, she was proudly sporting Elmo underwear and staying dry all day long. I was ecstatic. As a potty-training novice, I was certain that it would be a matter of weeks before she was dry at night, too.

Of course, reality wasn’t nearly as neat and tidy.

Although daytime training was quick and easy, nighttime dryness proved elusive. Months passed, and she pottied like a pro during the day but clung fiercely to diapers at night. After two long years (and many unsuccessful attempts) she finally started waking up dry, and we packed away the diapers for good.

In retrospect, it was no big deal: it’s highly common for a 4-year-old to wear a diaper to bed.

Eventually, most kids achieve nighttime dryness without intervention. But I could have avoided some anxiety if I’d known all of that going in.

Our situation was far from unusual; experts say that many parents need to adjust their expectations about nighttime dryness. According to Tai Lockspeiser, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at The Children’s Hospital in Aurora, Colo., nighttime bladder control is a maturational process that can lag behind daytime bladder control by months or years.

Twenty percent of kids still have nighttime accidents at 5 years of age, and doctors don’t define bedwetting until children are 6 years old.

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carry over into nighttime dryness. While parents can’t speed up the developmental process, they can help encourage dry nights with these simple steps.

Age Matters Start with realistic expectations. While 88 percent of kids develop nighttime bladder control by age 6, the timeline varies widely. Boys typically train more slowly than girls, says Lockspeiser. Kids who are exceptionally deep sleepers and those with developmental delays may have more difficulty with wetting as well, she says.

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Cut Caffeine Limit fluids two hours before bedtime, particularly caffeine-containing beverages. “Caffeine is a diuretic, so it promotes urination. Drinking it before bedtime will make it harder for kids to stay dry at night,” says Lockspeiser.

Ensure Nighttime Toilet Access Ensure that kids have access to the toilet at night.

Nightlights in hallways and bathrooms can help kids find their way easily. If the trek to the toilet is too far or involves stairs that tots can’t navigate on their own, parents can place one of the small portable toilets commonly used for potty-training in their room at night.

Skills versus Pills Doctors may recommend treatment options for persistent wetting that doesn’t resolve by age 6. Bedwetting alarms, called enuresis alarms, help children learn to stay dry by waking them at the first sign of wetness.

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Staying Clean: Encopresis What about kids who soil at night? Encopresis is the term for soiling in inappropriate places after age 4. While nighttime soiling in preschoolers and school-age children is much rarer than bedwetting, it’s also more emotionally distressing for the family and socially isolating for the child, says Collins.

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See a doctor if a child who has been potty-trained and dry at night for months begins wetting at night.

A urinary tract infection is a common culprit for sudden wetting. “We also consider stressors or social challenges, like a move, a new school, or divorce,” says Lockspeiser.

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First, take a look at their daytime bowel habits.

“Chances are, a child who is soiling at night is holding during the day,” says Collins. Dietary changes, increased fluid intake, and changes to the child’s daily routine can help encourage regular elimination during the day.

If improved daytime habits don’t resolve the problem, families can progress to more advanced encopresis treatment, which may include supplements, suppositories, and behavioral therapy to treat severe constipation and holding habits. The good news: these treatments have a high success rate and kids benefit from increased confidence and self-esteem as the condition improves.

Parents’ attitudes are highly important as kids develop nighttime control. “Treat it as a problem-solving exercise – a family science experiment,” says Collins.

Above all, make sure that children know that nighttime wetting or soiling is not their fault. Maintain a relaxed, supportive attitude, and you’ll pave the way for a future filled with clean nights and happily dry mornings. ■ Malia Jacobson is a freelance writer and mother of two young daughters.

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Tips for Nurturing Your Child’s

SELF-ESTEEM

By Cynthia Ladson

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ne of the keys to raising a happy, well-adjusted child is nurturing his or her self-esteem.

What follows is an interview with María del Carmen Mejía, a local clinical social worker with Clarity Child Guidance Center. In addition to her duties as a social worker, Mejía teaches a series of parenting classes annually at the center. One of the classes offered is “How to Nurture Your Child’s Self-Esteem.”

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What is self-esteem?

A. I don’t think there is any one definition of self-esteem. There are many aspects to self-esteem.

It encompasses self-acceptance, self-respect, feeling loved, having worth, having confidence in ones self and viewing ones self as an equal to others.

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How can parents nurture their child’s self-esteem?

A. There are a lot of things parents can do to nurture their child’s self-esteem. I group these in three categories: 1) Make sure the child feels loved and accepted, 2) Allow kids to develop unique goals, ideas and decisions on what they want in life, and 3) Give them freedom to make responsible choices to achieve success.

Category 1: Make Sure the Child Feels Loved and Accepted ■ Know your child for who she is, ■ Know that your child is an unique individual with her own ideas, goals and dreams, ■ Differentiate your child’s needs and feeling from your own, ■ Acknowledge a child’s uniqueness as an individual and then enable her to learn what she can offer the world. Stated another way: What is special about her?

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■ Make sure she feels heard, understood

and empathized with even if you disagree with her, ■ Acknowledge that her ideas are worthy of attention, ■ Listen to and respect her goals, decisions and dreams, ■ Make sure she feels successful based on her own definition of successful.

Category 2: Allow Kids to Develop Unique Goals, Ideas and Decisions on What They Want in Life ■ Praise effort and give plenty of encouragement.

Believe in your child, ■ Acknowledge that her ideas are worthy of attention, ■ Help create situations in which your child can experience success. Provide lessons or opportunities where she can develop a sense of accomplishment, ■ Acknowledge and recognize your child’s successes and the things that are important to her. For example, if you like tennis, but your child doesn’t and prefers reading, recognize and celebrate her achievements in reading.

Category 3: Give Kids the Freedom to Make Responsible Choices to Achieve Success ■ Assign meaningful and appropriate tasks to do.

This helps children feel capable and develop a sense of accomplishment, ■ Have reasonable expectations for your child and help her set reasonable goals, ■ Encourage your child to deal with choices responsibly. For example, when it comes to discipline, make sure your child knows she made the choice to disobey or misbehave, and in doing so she must accept the consequences that go along with the decision to misbehave.

25 Ways to Help Children Like Themselves Local clinical social worker María del Carmen Mejía with Clarity Child Guidance Center leads a series of parenting classes each year. She shares these 25 parenting tips with students in a class on building and nurturing a child’s self-esteem.

Have reasonable expectaKeep photo album on each Be a good role model. Let tions for your children and child; look through it with your children see that you feel help them to set reasonable goals your child occasionally. good about yourself. for themselves.

Make a periodic video Give affirmations every day, Set limits and give boundrecording of your children. both verbal and non-verbal aries; this helps children smile, display their artwork, etc. feel safe and make sense out of Use humor in a note to their world. Define rules clearly remind your children of a Emphasize the positive things and enforce them consistently. chore, etc. “The health inspector children do each day, not the will inspect this room at 4 p.m. negative.

Spend time together; partoday.” These clothes do not have ticipate in shared activities legs and feet and I don’t expect Praise effort by giving plenty together. them to grow any in 24 hours. of encouragement. Believe in Please help them out by putting your children.

Treat your children with them in their drawers.” respect.

Give each child some one-onLeave notes for your one time every day; a story, Show children how much children in secret places for a back rub before bed, time to you care for them by giving them to discover, giving encourlisten to their day, etc. hugs, winks, smiles, and telling agement, expressing love, etc. them how much you love them.

Take children’s feelings and Write thank you notes for Discuss problems with your thoughts seriously; never belita gift received or a job well children without using tle them. Listen and empathize. done. Read them to your children judgment or blame. if needed.

Help children understand their own feelings and acknowlTalk to your children about Give some undivided attenedge that we do not all have the their activities and what is tion to your children’s play same feelings. important to them. Show them once in a while. This might be the you are interested in them by only setting in which some chilAssign meaningful and approattending their games, social dren feel confident. Parents can priate tasks to do. This helps events, award ceremonies, etc. play a part in creating opportunichildren feel capable and develties for children to do their best. ops a sense of accomplishment.

Be available. Be someone “I really enjoy coloring with you.” your children can count on “The fort you made is a great for support when they need it. place to hide.”

Help create situations in which your children can experience Have a success. Provide lessons or opporfamily tunities where they can develop a special plate or sense of accomplishment. placement to be used on special Recognize the uniqueness occasions and of each child, expressing days of special your love and acceptance “just for recognition. being you.”

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St. Monica Catholic School Est. 1960

St. Monica Catholic School offers a developmentally appropriate early childhood program enriched with an emphasis on academic, social and religious foundations.

Registration for Summer Fun Program and Fall classes now in progress for Pre-School thru 8th Grade.

(210) 658-6701 515 North St. Converse, TX 78109 www.saintmonica.net St. Monica admits students of any race, religion and national or ethnic origin.

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What are some of the characteristics that may be exhibited by a child with little, no, or poor self-esteem?

A. One characteristic of a child with low self-esteem is reluctance to take risks. Some other examples could be: ■ Shying away from peers, ■ Being easily frustrated, ■ Demeaning his or her own talents, ■ Continually putting himself or herself down, ■ Putting on a façade of high-self-esteem possibly by bullying others, ■ Becoming defensive because he cannot accept feedback, ■ Over-compensating by constantly placing self on a pedestal and putting others down, ■ Being easily influenced by peers and wants approval of the group, and ■ Giving in to peer pressure.

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What are some of the characteristics exhibited by a child with a high-level of self-esteem?

A. Some characteristics that may be exhibited by a child with a high-level of self-esteem could include: ■ Willingness to take risks; not afraid of failure because he understands that he or she learns from his or her mistakes, ■ Knowing he or she cannot be perfect, ■ The ability to laugh at himself or herself when he or she blows it, ■ Complimenting others easily, ■ Recognizing his limitations, but having an expectation to grow and improve, and ■ The ability to resist peer pressure.

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Why is self-esteem important?

A. Self-esteem is important because the way people relate to themselves impacts the way they relate to the world.

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All caregivers, not just parents should be concerned about a child’s self-esteem. How can parents be sure that a caregiver is nurturing their child’s self-esteem? What characteristics should they look for in a caregiver or teacher who will nurture their child?

A. Look at how the caregiver talks to your child and how they relate to him. Does the caregiver provide children with opportunities to learn, grow and develop new skills? Does the caregiver teach and model? It’s very important to look at how they talk and relate to kids. ■

Cynthia Ladson is the editor of Our Kids Magazine and the mother of one daughter.

Childcare & Preschool Directory BOERNE Apple Tree Day School 18 Scenic Loop Road #100 Boerne, TX 78006 830-981-4343 Early Learning Center of St. Mark’s Presbyterian 208 W. Bandera Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-3813 www.stmarktx.org Hill Country Kids Learning Center 946 Adler Road Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-9222

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center at Stone Oak 20906 Gathering Oak San Antonio, TX 78260 481-2882

Peek-A-Boo Hideout Learning Academy, Inc. 8679 FM 78 Converse, TX 78109 310-5437

Cooper Country Day School 961 County Line Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-1190 www.coopercountrydayschool.com

Kiddie Koop 28190 HWY 281 North San Antonio, TX 78260 830-980-7671

Room 2 Grow Child Development Center, LLC 8316 FM 78 #107-108 Converse, TX 78109 276-0961

Cross Lutheran Pre School & Childcare 2171 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-3969 www.crosslcmsschool.org

Kids Day Daycare 32850 US HWY 281 N Bulverde, TX 78163 830-438-6732 Lighthouse Christian Learning Center 2420 Bulverde Rd. Bulverde, TX 78163 830-980-9016

Hill County Montessori School 50 Stonewall Dr. Boerne, TX 78006 830-229-5377 www.hillcountrymontessori.org

Shining Stars Learning Center 1056 E. Borgfeld Rd. San Antonio, TX 78260 830-714-5470

Hug-A-Bear Child Care Center 215 Water St. Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-2327

St. Paul Lutheran Red Roof Christian Day School 29797 US Hwy 281 North Bulverde, TX 78163 830-980-6771

Jenny’s Lil’ Playhouse Infant Nursery and Childcare 113 S. Plant, Suite D Boerne, TX 78006 210-685-8418

Young Scholars Day School 30021 Hwy 281 North Bulverde, TX 78163 830-980-6327

Shady Oaks Learning Center 918 Toepperwein Converse, TX 78109 658-7001 St. Monica Child Development Center 515 North St. Converse, TX 78109 658-6701 www.saintmonica.net Open year round from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily. The early childhood program provides state licensed childcare along with academic experiences in pre-school, pre-kinder and kindergarten. Call or visit our website for more information.

NEW BRAUNFELS A Creative Learning Center 311 FM 306 New Braunfels TX, 78130 830-237-3682

CONVERSE Planet Kids Learning Center 522 E. Blanco Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-5922 www.planetkidslc.com

Converse Christian School and Early Learning Center 9146 FM 78 Converse, TX 78109 659-0203

St. Helena’s Early Enrichment Pre-School 108 Rock Street Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-8084

Kiddie Round-Up, Inc 9145 FM 1516 Converse, TX 78109 945-8391

BULVERDE/SPRING BRANCH

Kinder Care Learning Center 8110 Lone Shadow Converse, TX 78109 659-0364

Bulverde UMC Child’s Morning Out 28300 Hwy 281 North San Antonio, TX 78260 830-980-7745

La Petite Toepperwein 829 Toepperwein Rd. Converse, TX 78109 658-2639

Akidemy Korner and Learning Center 1361 W. County Line Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-9994 Blue Bird Kids Academy #2 1365 County Line Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-387-5096 Bright Stars Learning Center 1671 McQueeney Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-9005 Brilliant Starts Learning Academy 2101 FM 1101 New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-708-2752

Dayspring Christian Pre-School 1895 S. Walnut New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-626-8614 www.dayspringchristianpreschool.org First Protestant School 172 W. Coll New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-606-4110 www.firstprotestant.com First United Methodist Day School & Kindergarten 572 W San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-1724 Hansel and Gretel Child Development 984 San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 782130 830-629-0772 Happy Childhood Learning Center 242 Trade Center New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-1310 Happy Days Day Care, Inc. 115 N. Union New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-1141 Kids’ Day Out 373 Howard St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-2286 Learning Their Way 1015 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-358-7718 Little Einsteins , L.L.C 2797 IH 35 South New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-5453

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Childcare & Preschool Directory New Braunfels Christian Academy 995 Mission Hills Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-8002 www.nbchristianacademy.org Prodigy Learning Center 1429 Walnut S. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-9588 St. Paul Lutheran Preschool 181 Santa Clara S New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-2044 The Morgan Center, LLC 1215 Ervendberg Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-627-9222 Through a Child’s Eyes 2047 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-5998 Through A Child’s Eyes #2 1278 Hillcrest Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-2525 Triple L Ranch Child Development Center 737 County Line Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-0254

SCHERTZ/SELMA Brighter Futures Learning Center 210-566-1999 1213 Borgfeld Rd., Schertz www.brighterfutureslc.com brighterfutureslc@yahoo.com We strive to meet the needs of all children. Children are encouraged to explore their environment and think creatively. Teachers guide and enhance this process through materials and activities. Come out & take a tour of our beautiful facility.

La Petite Academy Savannah 1201 Savannah Dr. Schertz, TX 78154 658-0518

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Mary’s Little Lambs 1271 Oak Schertz, TX 78154 658-8170

Dreamland Christian Academy 840 N. Blvd Universal City, TX 78148 659-4800

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Child Development Center 16075 N Evans Rd. Selma, TX 78154 651-6819 www.olphselma.org/

First Baptist Academy 1401 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 658-5331

Play Today, Inc. 17319 IH 35 N, Suite 302 Schertz, TX 78154 651-3610 www.playtodaydropin.com Schertz Christian Academy 1002 Live Oak Drive, Schertz, TX 78154 210-845-0191 www.schertzchristianacademy. com Schertz First Baptist Preschool 600 Aero Schertz, TX 78154 658-0488 Texas Heritage Children’s Ranch 10725 E FM 1518 North Schertz, TX 78154 659-1033 www.txheritagechildrensranch.com Tiny Toes Learning Academy 100 FM 78 Schertz, TX 78154 396-9463 Tiny Tot Learning Center 4720 FM 1518 W Selma, TX 78154 651-0039

UNIVERSAL CITY Autrey’s Family Child Care & Learning Center 238 E Aviation Blvd Universal City, TX 78148 255-8876 De La Crème Early Learning Academy 135 Athenian Drive Universal City, TX 78148 566-0212

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Ms. Annie’s Daycare and Learning Center 2001 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 290-8533 New Life Fellowship Child Development Center 11225 East Loop 1604 Universal City, TX 78148 566-9900 Play Time Drop In Childcare 2921 Pat Booker Rd. STE 104 Universal City, TX 78148 566-6011 Universal City United Methodist Preschool 90 Winn Ave., Universal City, TX 78148 658-5761 www.ucumpreschool.com UCUM preschool is a nationally accredited (NAEYC) program that serves three and four year olds. Classes are half day and are two, three or four days a week. Longer days can be arranged by adding Lunch Bunch. We believe children learn best through hands on activities, discovery and play.

CENTRAL

Blessed Sacrament Learning Center 222 Cevallos W. San Antonio, TX 78204 223-5013 Big Bird Day Care Center 1810 W. Thorain San Antonio, TX 78201 732-2001 Career Point Institute Day Care Center 571 Spencer Lane San Antonio, TX 78201 732-3000 Central Christian Child Care Center 720 N Main San Antonio, TX 78205 226-9672 www.cccsa.org Discovery School 222 Salem San Antonio, TX 78201 344-3472 Ella Austin Child Center 1023 N. Pine Street San Antonio, TX 78202 224-2351 First Baptist San Antonio 515 McCullough Ave San Antonio, TX 78215 226-0363 www.fbcsa.org First Presbyterian Church Children’s Center 404 N Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 225-0960

1.2..me…Childcare 2910 Hillcrest San Antonio, TX 78201 734-7515

GOD’s Children Daycare and Learning Center 1521 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201 733-1422

A Blessed Child 1722 Texas Ave San Antonio, TX 78201 733-3688

Good Samaritan Center 1600 Saltillo San Antonio, TX 78207 424-0897

Alice in Wonderland 1060 Delgado St. San Antonio, TX 78207 732-5437

Green Acres Child Care Center 1303 S. Main San Antonio, TX 78204 223-3107

Childcare & Preschool Directory Happy Tree Early Learning Center 244 Sherwood San Antonio, TX 78201 734-7884

Los Angeles Heights Child Development Center 802 Catalina San Antonio, TX 78201 732-5641

San Antonio College Child Development Center 210 W. Ashby Place San Antonio, TX 78212 486-0530

Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School 825 E Basse Rd. San Antonio, TX 78209 826-2412

Healy-Murphy Child Development Center 122 Nolan San Antonio, TX 78202 224-9569

Madison Square Children’s Center 319 Camden St. San Antonio, TX 78215 226-1920

Sunshine Cottage 603 Hildebrand San Antonio, Texas 78212 (210) 824-0579 www.sunshinecottage.org Sunshine Cottage teaches students with hearing impairment (pre-K through 12th grade) using the auditory oral method. The Parent-Infant Program (birth-3 years of age) is dedicated to supporting, educating, and guiding parents help their baby learn to listen and talk. Newborn hearing screening is available by appointment.

Arc-A Caring Choice Northeast 13430 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78216 490-4300

House of Neighborly Service 407 N. Calaveras San Antonio, TX 78207 434-2301 Immaculate Conception Kindergarten and Nursery 2407 W Travis San Antonio, TX 78207 226-3934 Inman Christian Center 1214 Colima San Antonio, TX 78207 222-9641 Kids’ Paradise Day Care 2508 Buena Vista San Antonio, TX 78207 438-8835 Kriterion A Montessori School 611 W Ashby San Antonio, TX 78212 735-9778 www.kriterion.com Laurel Heights United Methodist Church Child Care 234 W Mistletoe San Antonio, TX 78212 732-6979 www.laurelheights-umc.org Lil’ Dragon Again Daycare 3655 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201 735-5504 Lil’ Munchkins 4704 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78212 822-7702 Little Learning Center 1730 W. Huisache Ave San Antonio, TX 78201 733-9300

Magnolia Avenue Daycare Center 1710 Magnolia W San Antonio, TX 78201 737-6859 My First Step 1734 Poplar W. San Antoniom TX 78207 731-9633 Over the Rainbow Christian Day Care I 2617 N. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78201 732-8698 Precious Angels Christ Daycare and Learning Center 302 Cincinnati San Antonio, TX 78207 736-9400 Small Steps Child Development Center 810 &812 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78207 785-9494

Ties-N-Bows Learning Center 1334 Basse Rd. San Antonio, TX 78212 737-8437 University Presbyterian Children 300 Bushnell San Antonio, TX 78212 734-3035 VIA Child Development Center 711 W. Laurel San Antonio, TX 78212 362-2230

NORTH CENTRAL

Blessed Sacrament Parish Child Development Center 102 Sharon Dr. San Antonio, TX 78216 824-1392 Castle Hills First Baptist Daycare & Preschool 2220 N.W. Military San Antonio, TX 78213 377-8479 Castle Hills Learning Center 8030 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 342-9810 Child Montessori School 2829 Hunters Green San Antonio, TX 78231 493-6550 www.childmontessori. squarespace.com Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center @ Stone Oak 20906 Gathering Oak San Antonio, TX 78258 495-2223 www.childrenslighthousesa.com Christ Lutheran Day School 6720 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 822-7671

St. Anthony Catholic School Katherine Ryan Program 205 W. Huisache San Antonio, TX 78212 732-8801 Ext. 120 www.stanthonysa.org

Abiding Presence Lutheran Day School 14700 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78232 491-9565

St. John’s Lutheran Day School 502 E Nueva San Antonio, TX 78205 225-2392

Acorn School for Young Children 3501 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 826-8804 www.theacornschool.net

Christian Heritage Preschool 16316 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78232 499-4675 www.chs-kids.com

Alamo Heights Presbyterian Child Development Center 6201 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 822-3213

Circle School 217 Pershing Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 822-0461 www.thecircleschool.org

St. Paul’s Episcopal Montessori School 1018 E. Grayson San Antonio, TX 78208 271-2861 www.stpauls-satx.org

Christ Our Savior Daycare 5323 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213 733-9444

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Coker Day School 231 E North Loop Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 494-5061 www.coker.org

Just Kids Christian Learning Center 3060 Olmos Creek Dr. San Antonio, TX 78230 492-8840

Colonial Hills United Methodist Child Development Center 5247 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78236 349-1092 www.colonialhills.info

Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning 1909 W Bitters San Antonio, TX 78248 798-5300 www.krksa.com

Community Bible Church Day School 2477 North Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78232 477-5174 www/communitybible.com Country Kids Academy 21002 Encino Commons Rd. San Antonio, TX 78259 403-2458 www.countrykidsacademy.com/ Crown of Life Lutheran Pre-School 19291 Stone Oak Pkwy.

San Antonio, TX 78258 490-9860 www.crownoflifesa.org Educare Child Care Center, Inc. 3838 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78213 979-9219 Gan Gani Preschool 14541 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 492-1085 www.gangani.org Heintz Preschool 16550 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78248 479-0307 I’m Just Kid! 323 W. Sunset San Antonio, TX 78209 822-3016 Jewish Community Center Child Care 12500 NW Military Drive San Antonio, TX 78231 302-6846

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Kids R Kids Quality Learning Center 21780 Hardy Oak Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78258 496-1200 www.krksa.com La Petite Academy 1107 W Bitters Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 496-3779 www.childtime.com Little Farm School 5038 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78213 340-2887 Little House Day Care 1638 Basse Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213 733-3574 Little Vineyard Preschool 1323 Brookstone San Antonio, TX 78248 479-7792 Luv N Care Child Development Center 13211 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230 696-5677 Montessori Schoolhouse 10711 Dreamland Dr. San Antonio, TX 78230 341-0731 www.mymontessorischoolhouse.com Montessori Schoolhouse provides a stimulating environment for children beginning at 12 months.

We are located in a quiet four acre wooded setting. Our traditional Montessori curriculum includes Music, Spanish and Motor Skills Programs. Before and after school care available.

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Mount Sacred Heart School 619 Mount Sacred Heart Road San Antonio, TX 78216 342-6711 www.mountsacredheart.com Mount Sacred Heart is a private, coeducational Catholic school committed to quality education.

A faith-based community fostering personal uniqueness and development of the whole person.

Northwood Presbyterian Day School 518 Pike Place San Antonio, TX 78209 826-5601 Pinnacle Montessori at North San Antonio 19730 Bulverde Road, San Antonio, TX 78259 210-577-1773 www.pinnaclemontessori.com info@pinnaclemontessori.com Primrose School of Huebner Village 2410 Huebner Park San Antonio, TX 78248 479-9200 www.primrosehuebnervillage.com Providing the highest quality in early childhood education, Primrose Schools, an accredited private pre-school, develops children academically, socially and prompts character development through its propriety balanced learning curriculum.

Primrose School of Stone Oak 689 Knights Cross San Antonio, TX 78258 481-1913 www.primroseschool.com/ stoneoak Rainbow Station Preschool 322 E Sonterra Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78258 495-5222 www.rainbowstation.org St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church Day School 722 Robinhood San Antonio, TX 78209 824-8737 www.saumc.com

St. David’s Episcopal School 1300 Wiltshire San Antonio, TX 78209 824-2481 www.saintdavids.net St. George Episcopal School 6900 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78213 342-4261 www.saintgeorgeschool.org St. Luke’s Episcopal School 15 St. Luke’s Lane San Antonio, TX 78209 826-0664 www.sles-sa.org St. Mark’s Catholic Preschool & Nursery 1602 Thousand Oaks Dr. San Antonio, TX 78232 494-9282 www.stmarkevangelist.com St. Peter Prince of the Apostles School 112 Marcia Place San Antonio, TX 78209 824-3171 www.stpeterprince.org St. Thomas Episcopal School 1416 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78232 494-3509 Shearer Hills Baptist Early Learning Center 12615 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78216 545-2175 Spanish Grove Academy 22215 Wilderness Oak San Antonio, TX 78258 390-1470 www.spanishgroveracademy.com Spanish Grove Academy’s curriculum is theme-based with clearly defined centers that offer the children the opportunity to expand their knowledge of the theme through fun, engaging activities ~ language arts, math, science, sensory, dramatic play, blocks and building, library, computer, and art. At SGA no matter what “play activity” the child is engaged in they are learning!

Childcare & Preschool Directory The Bilingual Child Academy 96 Trailcrest San Antonio, TX 78232 701-8461 www.bilingualchildacademy.com bilingualchildsa@att.net Spanish immersion! Dual Language Preschool, Hands-on Fun, computer lab, after school Elementary Spanish and much more. Visit our website for more information.

Tender Hearts Preschool and Academy 10715 West Avenue San Antonio, TX 78213 897-4419 Thomas Jefferson Schoolhouse 3110 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78230 310-6946 We are now accepting children 24 months of age and will assist with the potty-training process.

Let your child experience the difference of a Reggio Emilia inspired program. Our school provides a strong educational foundation using a phonetic approach to reading and the Montessori Method. Top-quality education does not have to cost a fortune!

The Goddard School 21785 Hardy Oak San Antonio, TX 78258 494-2779 www.goddardschool.com Whether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share, or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, The Goddard School ® supports the healthy development of children from 6 weeks to 6 years.

The Wright Start Learning Center 6411 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78230 558-6882

Bizzy Beez Child Care Center 4647 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214 927-1340

Ray Ellison Family Center Palo Alto College 1400 W. Villaret San Antonio, TX 78224 486-3500

Jubilee Child Development Center, LLC 2931 S. W.W. White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 337-7727

Blessed Sacrament Academy Child Development Center 1135 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210 532-5363 www.bsacdc.org

San Antonio Cottage #2 706 Division San Antonio, TX 78225 923-5050

K & K Development & Learning Center 4518 Lord Road San Antonio, TX 78220 648-5430

Carino Child Care Center 435 Sims Ave. San Antonio, TX 78225 533-6026

Southern Angels Day Care Center 102 Octavia Pl. San Antonio, TX 78214 532-6435

Hands ‘N Hands Childcare Learning Center 539 Carlisle San Antonio, TX 78225 924-0354

Teeter Totter Child Care Center 6031 S. Flores, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2029

Jennie & Mikie’s Child Care 1110 Halliday Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210 533-1558

Tot spot Children’s Daycare 6503 S. Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2610

La Mision Summer Kid Kamp 2211 S. Hackberry St. San Antonio, TX 78210 534-3836

Training Wheels Learning Center 1921 Rigby San Antonio, TX 78210 359-9434

Lil Tikes Day Care Center 2710 Tortuga St. San Antonio, TX 78224 924-8453

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Little Wonderland Child Care 510 W. Theo Ave. San Antonio, TX 78214 534-6324 Make a Wish Daycare 10503 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214 627-9712 Michael’s Child Care Center 645 Kayton Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210 533-3939

Abundant Grace Early Childhood Center 5063 Rigsby San Antonio, TX 78222 648-0467 Carmelite Learning Center 2006 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, TX 78203 533-0651 Eman Christian Academy 903 S WW White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78220 333-0166

SOUTH CENTRAL

Palm Heights Baptist School 1106 W Malone Ave. San Antonio, TX 78225 923-8600

Evelyn L. King Child Development Center 101 Daniel Road, San Antonio, TX 78219 310-0786

A 2 Z Learning Center 405 Walton San Antonio, TX 78225 927-6762

Poppys Kiddie Kampus 1134 Gillette Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78224 923-1476

Holli Hills Day Care Center 2430 Wayne San Antonio, TX 78222 648-7146

Kids Zone Christian Day Care 111 Dunaff St. San Antonio, TX 78219 333-7192 Little Red School House Day Care Center 2511 SW White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 337-6677 Nanny Nite Child Care 3155 Ackerman Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 656-2669 Our Second Home 5635 FM 78 Kirby, TX 78219 661-3756 Pecan Valley Child Care Center 4359 Greco Dr. San Antonio, TX 78222 333-2128 Safari Learning Center 5430 Old Seguin Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 661-6055 St. Phillips College Child Development Center 2207 Wyoming San Antonio, TX 78203 486-2500 Stephanie’s Angels 1411 Upland Rd. San Antonio, TX 78219 333-8700

NORTH EAST All Kids 1st Learning Academy 270 Antrim Dr. San Antonio, TX 78218 822-7777

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Bo Peep Learning Center 12919 Park Crossing San Antonio, TX 78217 655-2822 Bright Kid’s Day Care 4230 Clear Spring San Antonio, TX 78217 655-9225

Holy Trinity Presbyterian Day School 16245 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78247 599-7640 Kiddie Kollege Learning Center 5531 Randolph Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78233 650-5433

Brighton School 14207 Higgins Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 826-4492 www.brightonsa.org

Kids-R-Delightful 11211 O’Connor Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233 650-4022

Career Point Day School 3939 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 78247 590-7393

Kids R Fun 13032 Nacogdoches Rd. #204-207 San Antonio, TX 78217 650-5437

Castle Hills Learning Center 2769 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 826-5650

Kids R Fun #2 4503 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 78233 590-2005

The Children’s Greenhouse 10500 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78217 599-1028

King of Kings Child Care Center 13888 Dreamwood San Antonio, TX 78233 656-6509 www.sakingofkings.com

Christian World Learning Center 6633 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, TX 78239 657-5262 Discovery World Learning Center 6020 Fountainwood San Antonio, TX 78233 655-6941 Eisenhauer Rd. Baptist School & Day Care 3950 Eisenhauer Rd. San Antonio, TX 78218 655-6831

Kool Kids Learning Center 15656 Classen San Antonio, TX 78247 402-1226 www.koolkidslc.com Loving Christian Learning Center 4222 Sunshadow St. San Antonio, TX 78217 650-4258 MacArthur Park Lutheran School 2903 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78217 822-5374

Future Generations Daycare and Learning Center 7608 Narrow Pass Live Oak, TX 78233 653-4227

Ms. Annie’s Daycare Center 12134 El Sendero San Antonio, TX 78233 599-6010

Happyland Day Care Center 4168 Stahl Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 654-9090

New Horizons School 3700 Ridge Country San Antonio, TX 78247 494-7022

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Nite-Owl Child Care Center 11220 Perrin Beitel #114 San Antonio, TX 78217 599-1095

The Growing Stage 14435 Bulverde Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 494-6841

Northern Hills UMC Day School 3703 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 654-8406 www.nhumc.org

Tree of Life Learning Center 12525 Nacogdoches STE 107 San Antonio, TX 78217 646-7998

Resurrection Children’s Center 5909 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, TX 78218 655-0451

Trinity Preschool 5401 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 653-2800 www.trinitychristianacademy-sa.com We offer curriculum that incorporates learning centers in science, art, music, library and dramatic play. Activities include dance, computer and motor skills classes and prekindergarten ABEKA program for 4 & 5 year olds.

San Antonio Country Day School 4194 Jung Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 496-6033 www.countrydayschool.net San Antonio Country Day Montessori School is an academically rich Montessori environment for students 2 1/2 6th grade. Preschool programs include two, three, and five days per week. Call today to apply.

Windcrest Day School & Child Development 8101 Midcrown San Antonio, TX 78239 655-9350 www.windcrestumc.org Windcrest Day School and Child Development is a nationally accredited by NAEYC and offers Day School and full-time programs for young children in the northeast community. Stop by and see why parents are saying “We love this school”!

St. Margaret’s Episcopal Day School 5310 Stahl Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 657-0395 www.stmargarets.us

Young Journeys Day School 8142 Shin Oak Drive, Suite 106 San Antonio, TX 78233 659-7929

St. Matthews United Methodist Day Care 2738 MacArthur View San Antonio, TX 78217 826-4850

Alice in Wonderland Day Care Center 222 Pleasanton Rd. San Antonio, TX 78214 532-5683

St. Pius Catholic School 7734 Robin Rest Drive San Antonio, TX 210-824-6431

Bizzy Beez Child Care center 4647 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214 532-5363

The Cherished Child at John Calvin Presbyterian Preschool 8102 Midcrown San Antonio, TX 78239 657-9575 www.johncalvinpresbyterian.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Day Care 1630 Goliad Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223 333-0461 www.goodshepherdlutheran.com

Precious Angel Learning Center & Daycare 13777 Judson Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233 654-5500

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Hands N Hands Childcare and Learning Center 875 Hot Wells San Antonio, TX 78223 532-3396

Angel Valley Christian Day Care 1305 SW Loop 410 #125 San Antonio, TX 78227 673-3019

Marbach Christian Church DCC 8023 Marbach Rd. San Antonio, TX 78227 673-4538 www.marbachchristian.net

Highland Hills Child Development Center 3314 S. Gevers St. San Antonio, TX 78210 532-3797

Beanie Learning Center 106 Las Palmas San Antonio, TX 78237 432-1514

Noah’s Ark Day Care Center 6610 Hwy 90 West San Antonio, TX 78227 679-5956

Bustos Daycare & Learning Center 959 34th SW Street San Antonio, TX 78237 433-1580

Nonna Bear’s Play House 9838 Misty Plain San Antonio, TX 78245 645-1013

Children’s Depot 3930 Culebra San Antonio, TX 78228 438-9950

Silver Spoons Preschool 1627 Meadow Way San Antonio, TX 78227 675-7660

Children’Summit Learning Center 2250 Benrus San Antonio, TX 78228 435-7022 www.childrens-summit.com

Temple of Praise Early Child Development Center 1620 Pinn Rd. San Antonio, TX 78227 673-2000

Kids Corner Learning Center 6003 Return Dr. San Antonio, TX 78214 923-2984 Kid Kountry Early Learning Center 11708 Donop Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223 633-2600 Playtime Day Care 11470 S Foster Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223 633-3300

Bright Ideas Child Enrichment 9433 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 694-4622 Buttons N Bows 9035 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 690-6093 Children’s Enrichment Center 6739 Callaghan San Antonio, TX 78229 342-4302 www.childrensenrichmentcenter.org Discovery World Learning Center 5455 Prue Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 691-0064 Family Endeavors Child Center 9314 Ryder Dr. San Antonio, TX 78254 681-8350

First Mexican Baptist Child Development Center 201 Meredith Dr. San Antonio, TX 78228 735-7861

Valley Hi Assembly of God Daycare Center 717 Cedarhurst San Antonio, TX 78227 674-6784 www.valleyhiag.org

Gramma’s Place 1911 Serene Valley San Antonio, TX 78227 673-7295

Valley Hi Baptist Academy 6623 SW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78227 674-5300

Happy Childcare and Learning Center 3414 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228 434-4436

Yogiland Too Learning Center 2015 Bandera Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228 432-0253

A Blessed Child 2351 Cincinnati San Antonio, TX 78228 433-7331

Home Away From Home Child Care 303 Cedarhurst San Antonio, TX 78227 674-2925

North West Achievers Academy 6002 Ingram San Antonio, TX 78238 445-3080

Kiddie Planet Learning Center 7326 Louis Pasteur San Antonio, TX 78229 593-0868

Air Force Village Child Care 12455 Freedom Way San Antonio, TX 78245 838-6304

Little Smiles Day Care 508 Cupples Rd. #5 San Antonio, TX 78237 434-7135

Apple Tree Day School 10350 Bandera Rd. STE 200 San Antonio, TX 78250 509-1919

Kids’ Campus Child Care 8036 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229 692-9224

All My Children 627 N Gen McMullen San Antonio, TX 78228 438-1003

Madonna Neighborhood Center 1906 Castroville Rd. San Antonio, TX 78237 432-2374

Blue Bonnet Learning Center 6810 Bandera Rd. Ste 1 Leon Valley, TX 78238 520-7775

Kids Campus Care Center II 5440 Babcock Rd. Suite 100 San Antonio, TX 78240 558-0727

The Children’s Academy 4217 Clark Ave. San Antonio, TX 78223 533-4500 Tot Spot Children’s Daycare 6503 S Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2610 Wee Friends Preschool & Day Care 3302 E Southcross Blvd.

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Giant Steps Early Learning School 7900 Old Tezel Rd. San Antonio, TX 78250 521-6677 www.giantstepsschool.com Humble Creek Ranch Youth & Sports Academy 7430 Prue Rd. San Antonio TX 78249 509-8300 KidCare Drop-In 4951 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 682-1551

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Kids of the Kingdom 9943 Leslie Rd. (Corner of 1604 and Braun Rd.) San Antonio, TX 78254 688-9171 www.zionhelotes.org Kids R Kids Quality Learning Center 10002 Camino Bandera San Antonio, TX 78254 532-1100 www.krksa.com Kids R Kids – Liberty Field (210) 681-5437 10606 Liberty Field Road San Antonio, Texas 78254 www.krklibertyfield.com Kids World Day Care Center 7790 Mainland San Antonio, TX 78250 681-6671 Little Red Caboose 6304 Babcock San Antonio, TX 78240 691-1050 Montessori Earth School 4911 Golden Quail San Antonio, TX 78240 558-8339 www.montessoriearthschool.com Northwest Hills Christian School 6585 Heath Circle Dr. San Antonio, TX 78250 522-1102 Playworks Early Childhood & Youth Program 9480 Braun Rd San Antonio, TX 78254 523-7529 www.playworks-cdc.com The Pillars Christian Learning Center 11040 Reed Road, San Antonio, TX 78251 210-523-2613 www.thepillarsclc.com

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Primrose School at Sonoma Ranch 14075 Kyle Seale Pkwy.

San Antonio, TX 78255 372-1488 www.myprimeroseschool.com Providing the highest quality in Early Childhood Education.

Primrose Schools, an accredited private pre-school, develops children academically, socially and promotes character development through its proprietary Balanced Learning Curriculum.

St. Paul’s Catholic Learning Center 1201 Donaldson San Antonio, TX 78228 738-8715 Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran School 6914 Wurzbach San Antonio, TX 78240 614-3741 www.shlutheran.org Sonbeam Learning Center 2200 Oak Hill San Antonio, TX 78238 680-4034 Suburban School 5409 Encino Park Road San Antonio, Texas 78240 (210) 696-0213 Summerlin Child Care 6387 De Zavala Rd. San Antonio, TX 78249 641-7337 The Mustard Seed Early Learning Center (210) 688-7003 11555 Galm Road #200 Two miles outside Loop 1604 & Shaenfield Road www.mustardseedelc.com The mission of The Mustard Seed Early Learning Center is to provide a learning community in which each child is developing and growing in all areas of development – social, emotional, physical, cognitive

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and language.

Trinity United Methodist School 5319 Newcome Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229 684-5214 www.trinityums.org University United Methodist Day School 5084 De Zavala Rd. San Antonio, TX 78249 691-2704 www.uumcsatx.org UTSA Child Development Center 6900 North Loop 1604 W Lot 11 San Antonio, TX 78249 458-6364 www.utsa.edu/cdc Westover Hills Learning Center 9340 Westover Hills Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78251 523-1505

SOUTH WEST Children’s Playhouse 835 W. Southcross Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78211 924-2277 Crossroads Christian Academy 5834 Ray Ellison San Antonio, TX 78242 623-4500 Heavenly Place Child Development Center 1433 Sommerset Rd. San Antonio, TX 78211 924-7030 Little Clues Day Care Center and Learning Center 6103 S Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78211 927-1053 Mt. Olive Lutheran Daycare and Learning Center 3550 W. Loop 1604 S San Antonio, TX 78245 210-673-6651

Poppy’s Kiddie Kampus 200 Briggs Ave. San Antonio, TX 78211 922-5382 Crossroads Christian Academy 5834 Ray Ellison San Antonio, TX 78242 623-4500

BABYSITTING/ NANNIES AuPair Care 800-428-7247 www.AuPairCare.com AuPairCare offers live in child care services. Au pairs are flexible with your family and enrich your children. Cost of an au pair is less expensive than other childcare. For 45 hours of childcare per week about $350 / week. AuPairCare offers a $550 discount for military families

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Childrens Lighthouse Stone Oak (210) 495-ABCD Alamo Ranch (210) 256- ABCD Helotes (210) 695-4988 www.ChildrensLighthouse.com Country Home Learning Center www.countryhome learningcenter.com Call 210-687-1002 for nearby location Country Home Learning Center provides the very best in quality childcare for ages 6 weeks to 13 years, with exceptionally small classes. We offer an innovative, comprehensive educational program in a first-class facility.

Students enjoy our lWaterpark lAdventure Jungle Indoor Playground lPutt-Putt Golf Course lGymnasium l1950’sStyle Soda Shop lMovie Theater lComputer Lab lHorseback Riding at Country Home Ranch.

YMCA of Greater San Antonio San Antonio, TX 246-9630 www.ymcasatx.org

Advice for Parents of YOUNG CHILDREN in the Digital Age F

ast-paced changes in today’s digital world have parents grappling with an unprecedented challenge – how best to integrate media and technology into their children’s lives.

It is a time to seize opportunities, according to the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media at Saint Vincent College.

“Healthy use of media and technology by the youngest children is possible – and more important – than ever,” says Michael Robb, Ph.D., Director of Education and Research at the Rogers Center. Robb manages the Rogers Center’s newest program, the Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment or ELE. The site provides parents free digital resources and guidance and empowers them as teachers of early language literacy.

“We are seeing an explosion in the number of digital resources that can have an impact on the intellectual, social, emotional and physical development of children birth through age 5,” says Robb.

“The challenge for parents is to select the videos, games and devices that have a real, positive developmental impact – and use them in ways that promote growth.” Robb offers the following advice for parents navigating the digital age: Keep it interactive. The way a digital tool is used is as important as the tool itself; adult-child interaction should be emphasized. Rather than putting on a television show or handing over your smartphone and walking away, create a dialogue. Sit and discuss what you are seeing, ask questions, encourage imaginative ways to explore similar subjects in the outside world.

Match use with age. Children’s needs change as they develop. Any media use with infants and toddlers should be an interactive experience with adults, such as reading an e-book together; older pre-school

children may enjoy exploring a touch screen or using video to record and view their play.

Have fun, stay engaged. Children’s media and technology are best when they support active, handson, creative and authentic engagement with the people and world around them. Look for games, websites and apps that encourage outdoor activity, healthy eating, critical thinking and other real-world skills.

Promote digital literacy. By modeling appropriate use of digital media, adults can help children learn to use the wealth of tools at their disposal in smart, healthy ways that complement their growth and give them greater access to the opportunities of the digital age.

The most important guidance of all is for parents and families to know their children’s unique interests and needs and to be aware of how the family’s media habits can affect learning and development for even the youngest child. ■ Resource: Fred Rogers Center Early Learning Environment, www.yourele.org.

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• Familiarize yourself with the home.

• Confirm parents’ destination and expected time of return.

• Lock doors and open them only to people the parents have approved.

• Take an infant with you wherever you go. (Put the infant in a crib or playpen when answering the doorbell or phone).

• Find out about medications, specific foods, allergies, etc.

• Stay awake and alert.

• Leave the house as orderly as you found it.

• Be alert to choking hazards and keep small objects out of young children’s reach. (Choking is a leading cause of accidental death in young children, especially those under the age of 3).