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Tips to Build Your Toddler’s Vocabulary

Is Your Child Too Wiggly to Read?

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10 TIPS TO BUILD YOUR TODDLER’S VOCABULARY

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PARTING WITH THE PACIFIER: HOW TO BREAK THE HABIT

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STRANGER DANGER? 10 SMART STRATEGIES TO HELP KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE

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IS YOUR CHILD TOO WIGGLY TO READ?

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10 Tips to Build Your Toddler’s Vocabulary

by Denise Morrison Yearian

Every parent wants to give their toddler a head start with regard to speaking, and experts suggest it’s easier than most people think.

“You don’t have to spend a bundle on DVDs or flashcards,” says speech-language pathologist Amy Nelson. “Language acquisition is birthed through face-to-face interactions, and by engaging your child in everyday activities and experiences.”

Following are ten simple suggestions on how to build your toddler’s vocabulary.

1. Associate through reading.

“Create an interactive experience by making books come alive for your child,” says Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D., educator and three-time author on

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this subject. “When you are reading together, pick up on your child’s interest then relate the content of the book to his life. If there’s a picture of a dog, say ‘That’s like Grandma’s dog. Where else have you seen a dog?’ So he links what he sees in the book to his own experiences.”

2. Incorporate core vocabulary.

“Choose books that have bright colors, simple pictures and short phrases or sentences that use core vocabulary—nouns such as animals, toys and food,” says Nelson. “Give your child an opportunity to label and repeat words. Also use what speech-language pathologists call ‘Expansion.’ If your child says, ‘Cat,’ you say, ‘Big cat,’ or ‘Sleeping cat’ by adding an adjective or verb to increase his length of utterance.”

3. Encourage repetition.

“Children often have a favorite book they want to hear time and again, and that’s okay,” says Golinkoff.

“Repeated readings build toddler’s vocabulary and story structure understanding.”

Amy Vitsorek found this to be true.

“Right now [my 2 ½ year old] Maggie is into princesses, so every day she carries around a suitcase that has four princess books in it. She’s memorized the storyline and tells it in her own words by looking at the pictures. Then she’ll ask me to read it to her,” she says.

4. Visit venues.

“Take trips to venues that have programs specifically designed for children,” says Nelson. “Children’s museums have a variety of exhibits so toddlers can learn words about opposites such as wet and dry, big and little, up and down. If you go to other sites such as natural history or art museums, scale it down to your child’s level. Focus on basic vocabulary and point out the animals, flowers, shapes and colors you see.”

“Last year when we took Conner to the zoo, I pointed out different animals such as an elephant and talked about its big ears and long nose,” says Danielle Jackson of her now 22 month old. “Later if we saw

an animal on TV or in a book, I’d remind him of our trip and encourage him to say its name and make the animal sound.”

5. Out and about.

“Everyday outings provide opportunities to talk about what you see at the supermarket, pharmacy, park and doctor’s office,” says Golinkoff. “When you take walks, point out different things and bring back leaves, rocks and sticks so you and your child can count, sort and explore more. When he goes to the pediatrician for a well checkup, trace around his body on the table paper, then take it home and help him label his body parts.”

6. Sing songs.

“Interactive songs and rhymes that incorporate movement with melodic or rhythmic patterns are captivating for children and encourage vocabulary expansion,” says Vitsorek, who teaches music to preschoolers. “Ones like ‘Head and Shoulders’ help them learn body part identification; others such as ‘Eentsy Weentsy Spider’ teach directional concepts.”

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‘next to,’” says Golinkoff. “Dress up clothes increase language too. Give your child old clothes and play along with his fantasy.”

“Your toddler may not be ready for board games but you can use the game pieces as manipulatives,” says Nelson. “Put checkers into different piles according to colors and count them. Or adapt games such as Barnyard Bingo to work on matching, naming and counting.”

8. Interactive games.

“I use interactive games such as ‘This Little Piggy’ and ‘Humpty Dumpty’ to build Maggie’s vocabulary,” says Vitsorek. “I’ll stop and leave off a word so she can fill it in. When we’re driving in the car, we also play ‘I Spy’ with colors. As a result, she knows all of her colors.”

9. Narrate routines.

“Encouraging talk during our daily routines has been a great way to expand Conner’s vocabulary,” says Jackson. “When he’s getting dressed I’ll say, ‘I’m putting on your pants . . . your shirt . . . your shoes.’

He’s already starting to repeat those words. He’ll say, ‘Sock?’ And I’ll say, “Yes, that’s your sock.’”

10. Review and retell.

“Before going to bed, rehash the day’s activities to cement vocabulary your child used during the day,” says Golinkoff. “Or encourage him to recount his experiences to another adult with your assistance.”

-Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines and the mother of three children and three grandchildren.

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Parting with the Pacifier How to Break the Habit

By Malia Jacobson

Ready to help your child give up a pacifier? Here are some tips for navigating the tricky transition.

Whether they’re crystal clear, neon-bright, or covered in rhinestones, pacifiers are the modern baby’s accessory of choice. Thanks to studies showing that they reduce the incidence of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), most pediatricians have given pacifiers the green light. A study in Pediatrics found that a whopping 68 percent of parents give them to their babies before six weeks of age.

Babies aren’t the only ones who love them; parents quickly become addicted to the pacifier’s soothing effects on their offspring. Unfortunately, it often becomes a habit that overstays its welcome.

Why Wean?

While some children give up non-nutritive or comfort sucking on their own, others cling to the habit well into the preschool years. According to Lotus Su, D.D.S., of Pediatric Dental Associates, using a pacific too much or for too long can contribute to dental problems, including deformation the palate and shifting of the teeth, as well as mouth breathing and dry mouth, which may increase susceptibility to tooth decay.

Many doctors and dentists recommend ending the habit before permanent front teeth begin to emerge, which can happen before kindergarten. “I recommend stopping pacifier use by age three,” says Dr. Su. “The earlier a pacifier habit is stopped, the less likely that there will be any dental problems.”

Potential problems extend beyond the teeth. Pacifier use is associated with otitis media, or middle ear infections. Minor health upsets like gastrointestinal infections and oral thrush are also more commonly seen in pacifier users.

Parents may be swayed by medical data and dentists’ recommendations, but kids often need some coaxing to give up the long-held habit. Guilt-inducing lectures about dental problems or germs may be counterproductive, causing them to dig in their heels. Instead, help them become confidently pacifier-free with these tactics.

Literary Loss

Before embarking on a pacifier-purge, check out some children’s books on the topic. After listening to stories like The Last Noo-Noo by Jill Murphy or Pacifiers Are Not Forever by Elizabeth Verdick, your child may be more receptive to the idea.

The Paci Fairy

Steal this idea from Supernanny Jo Frost: have your child place his pacifiers in a large envelope to mail to the “pacifier fairy.” Put the envelope in the mailbox together before bed.

Once he’s asleep, swap the envelope for a new toy. When he wakes up, excitedly take him to the mailbox to find his new treasures.

Make the Cut

Snipping a small hole in a pacifier can help it lose its appeal quickly, encouraging a child to give it up on his own. Be sure to dispose of a broken pacifier promptly, because it can harbor bacteria or become a choking hazard if a child continues to use it.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Parents seeking the quickest route to pacifier-freedom can simply throw them all away. Kelly Stallings opted for the coldturkey approach with daughter Taylor. “The first night was rough, but after that, she didn’t care,” she says. Just make sure to get rid of each and every one, so your child isn’t tempted to relapse (and you’re not tempted to cave).

No matter how stubbornly your child clings to a beloved binky, eventually it will be a thing of the past. Once your child is free of the pacifier habit, you’re free as well—from relentlessly searching for them, washing them, and buying them.

Enjoy your well-earned liberation. At least, until the next must-have item comes along.

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Stranger Danger?

10 Smart Strategies to Help Keep Your Child Safe

by Christa Melnyk Hines

With the parade sounds of blaring horns and beating drums marching off into the distance, Angie Worth, along with her newborn daughter Ella, her two-year-old son Todd, and her elderly grandmother, began to head back to the car. The exciting morning turned into chaos when Worth lost sight of her energetic toddler.

“Todd took off running into the crowd and was out of my sight in just a few seconds,” Worth says. “I started yelling his name and running in the general direction of where I thought he might be.” Just as she was about to call the police, Todd reappeared. “I was so relieved and shaken at the same time,” she says.

The idea of losing a child and not knowing what happened to him is every parent’s worst nightmare.

Although abduction by strangers is statistically rare, the media sensationalism of such events makes the ordeal seem all the more likely.

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should your child give? And what about those individuals who your family only “sort-of ” know?

Define “stranger.” Beth Wegner, a community crime prevention specialist facilitates safety workshops with parents and children. She tells children that “strangers can be nice. They may have toys or pets, but strangers are people you do not know.”

In general, she says it’s easiest to teach very young kids not to talk to strangers at all. “For the older children, we can go into more detail, and usually through questions, flesh out what a dangerous stranger is,” she says.

Most importantly, if someone makes your child feel uncomfortable and won’t leave her alone, she should yell “Stranger!” and run and tell a trusted adult.

Practice “what-if ” scenarios. Use visits to large stores, shopping malls or the zoo as opportunities to educate your children about what to do if you should become separated from each other. Agree on an easy-to-find meeting spot.

Debby Helmer says she began pointing out cash registers at various stores to her son Alex, age 7, when he was three years old. “I have found that the cash registers are easier to find than customer service. And I tell my kids to only talk to the cashier,” she says. Most of all, assure your child that you will never leave a place without him.

Are there safe strangers? “With impersonators out there, including women with children, the safe stranger concept is a slippery slope,” Wegner says.

Err on the side of caution if you point out strangers your children could seek help from. In a store, for example, make sure they notice a store employee’s actual uniform, including distinctive name tags or badges, and not just the colors employees wear. Also, instruct them to only talk to employees in an area where other people are around.

Share limited information. Car rides provide a good time to practice going over your child’s name, address and phone number. Turning it into a sing-song jingle also helps him memorize all those numbers. If your child does seek help from a stranger, however, his first name and his parents’ first and last names should suffice, says Wegner.

Take pictures. Helmer suggests nonchalantly taking your kids’ pictures with your cell phone when you arrive at a busy public place. Not only will you have yet another adorable picture of their smiling mugs to text to your family and friends, you’ll also have a current picture of your children to share right away with authorities should the unthinkable occur. And you won’t have to rack your already panicked brain about what clothes they wore that day.

Avoid advertising your child’s name. Predators can use your child’s name on his coat or backpack as a way to strike up a conversation.

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Have a secret family password. If someone asks your child to go somewhere with him, your child can say that her mom and dad only allows her to go with someone who knows the password. Explain to your child that even if the person is insistent that he has your permission, you would never give anyone permission to take her anywhere without her knowing ahead of time. And, if it’s a real emergency, the person you’ve put in charge will know the family password.

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What do your child’s old toothbrushes, baby teeth and hairbrushes have in common? As awful as it is to thinkin about, these items can serve as DNA samples to help find a missing child. Seal your child’s old toothbrush in a plastic bag in the freezer labeled with the date and your child’s name. Save your child’s baby teeth in a labeled film canister in the freezer. Collect hair with the root still attached from your child’s hairbrush and save it in an envelope labeled with your child’s name.

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Is Your Child Too Wiggly to Read?

By Jan Pierce

Sitting still and listening to a story is a developmental skill that can be nurtured over time.

Sometimes young children are just too full of energy to sit still and pay attention to a book.

They’re like a basket full of puppies needing to wiggle, run and play. How will you ever instill a love of reading into your wiggly toddler or pre-schooler?

Never fear; there are ways to give your child the freedom to work out the wiggles and still leave time for some snuggly reading time. Here are ten strategies that just might work for your little wiggler: Be sure your child gets adequate active play time before choosing to read. Children will be much more likely to manage a quiet reading time if they’ve “used up their wiggles” in vigorous play.

Choose naptime or bedtime as primary reading times. Your child is already sleepy and ready for a cuddly quiet time. Some parents find that reading during bath time works well.

Many parents find that allowing their child to draw, do a lacing card, build with legos or hold something in their hand such as a stress ball or thinking putty helps with body management. This is especially true for children who are kinesthetic learners—they need to touch, feel and keep their hands busy.

Build the skill according to your child’s age and development. Younger children need shorter reading times. You, as the parent, will best know your child’s readiness for listening. Select short pieces to read—several short poems or nursery rhymes, or a book with few words.

Do interactive “reading” in which you spend a lot of time talking about the pictures and asking for responses from your child. “What sound does that dog make?” or “What color is the truck?” Merely interacting with the pages of a book builds reading readiness skills. Or select books that give the child the opportunity to open pockets, zip up zippers, touch and feel textures, and the like.

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Write books about your own family members.

Make reading time personal with stories of your daily life, the antics of your pets and the fun things your family is doing. These homegrown stories will become your child’s favorites.

Follow your child’s latest interests. Children love to read about their favorite movie character, their favorite sport, their favorite anything. Find titles at your local library and then move to new books as your child’s interests grow and change.

Choice is a big factor in motivation for reading activities. When you allow your child to pick the book at the library or at reading times, you encourage buy in and increase the quality of the reading experience.

Try using audio books when driving in the car.

Children are a “captive audience” in their car seats and it may help to pass the time while increasing listening skills.

Follow up activities may be appropriate at times.

A craft, a snack related to the reading topic, or a game that incorporates the reading topics may help keep reading time enjoyable.

Above all, be sure reading time is a positive experience. You may have to abandon reading time once in a while or try again at a later time. It’s so important that children look forward to reading times as pleasurable experiences. Read alouds are one of the ways we build a desire in our children to “do it myself ” at the appropriate time.

Believe it or not, wiggly toddlers and pre-schoolers can listen to short pieces that reflect their interests.

Short and sweet reading times—that’s the solution to the wiggles.

Jan Pierce, M.Ed., is a retired teacher and author of Homegrown Readers: Simple Ways to Help Your Child Learn to Read. Find Jan at www.janpierce. net

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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 Hill Country Montessori School 830-229-5377 50 Stone Wall Dr., Boerne, TX 78006 www.hcmontessori.org Nestled on 10 acres in the Texas Hill Country, our mission is to inspire your child to a life-long love of learning. We put great emphasis on insuring we remain true to the Montessori philosophy and true to our mission. Serving children 18 months through 14 years.

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

CONVERSE Converse Christian School and Early Learning Center 9146 FM 78 Converse, TX 78109 659-0203 Kiddie Round-Up, Inc 9145 FM 1516 Converse, TX 78109 945-8391 La Petite Toepperwein 829 Toepperwein Rd. Converse, TX 78109 658-2639

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

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

St. Helena’s Early Enrichment Program 108 Rock Street Boerne, TX 78006 830-249-8084 wwww.sheepprogram.com

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

BULVERDE/SPRING BRANCH Bulverde UMC Child’s Morning Out 28300 Hwy 281 North San Antonio, TX 78260 830-980-7745 Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center at Stone Oak 20906 Gathering Oak San Antonio, TX 78260 481-2882

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.

HELOTES Marvelously Made the school for young children 14837 Old Bandera Rd. Helotes, TX 78023t Experienced-based learning in a beautiful environment with outdoor classrooms.

Marvelously Made School is a half-day preschool and kindergarten which honors children as they play and learn. This unique school focuses on the developmental needs of children.

NEW BRAUNFELS A Creative Learning Center 311 FM 306 New Braunfels TX, 78130 830-237-3682 830-626-8440 Blue Bird Kids Academy #2 1365 County Line Road New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-387-5096 www.bluebirdkidsacademy.com Cross Lutheran PreSchool & Childcare 2171 Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-3969 www.crosslcmsschool.org Dayspring Christian Pre-School 1895 S. Walnut New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-626-8614 www.dayspringchristian preschool.org First United Methodist Day School & Kindergarten 572 W. San Antonio St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-608-1724 Happy Childhood Learning Center 242 Trade Center Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-1310 Happy Days Day Care, Inc. 115 N. Union New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-629-1141

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 www.littleeinsteinspreschoolnbtx.com New Braunfels Christian Academy 995 Mission Hills Dr. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-625-8002 www.nbchristianacademy.org The Morgan Center, LLC 1215 Ervendberg Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-627-9222 www.themorgancenter.net Through a Child’s Eyes 2047 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-5998 Triple L Ranch Child Development Center 737 County Line Rd. New Braunfels, TX 78130 830-620-0254

SCHERTZ/SELMA Brighter Futures Learning Center 1213 Borgfeld Road Schertz, TX 78154 566-1999 www.brighterfutureslc.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 and take a tour of our beautiful facility.

La Petite Academy Savannah 1201 Savannah Dr. Schertz, TX 78154 658-0518 www.lapetite.com Mary’s Little Lambs 1271 Oak Schertz, TX 78154 658-8170 Our Lady of Perpetual Help Child Development Center 16075 N Evans Rd.

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Selma, TX 78154 651-6819 www.olphselma.org Play Today, Inc. 17319 IH 35 N, Suite 302 Schertz, TX 78154 651-3610 www.playtodaydropin.com Schertz Christian Academy 1002 Live Oak Road Schertz, TX 78154 210-845-0191 www.schertzchristianacademy. com Schertz First Baptist Preschool 600 Aero Schertz, TX 78154 658-0488 www.fbcshertz.org Texas Heritage Children’s Ranch 10725 E FM 1518 North Schertz, TX 78154 659-1033 www.txheritagechildrensranch. com Tiny Tot Learning Center 4720 FM 1518 W Selma, TX 78154 651-0039 www.tinytotlearningcenter.com

UNIVERSAL CITY De La Crème Early Learning Academy 8304 Pat Booker Rd. Live Oak, TX 78233 566-0212 First Baptist Academy 1401 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 658-5331 Ms. Annie’s Daycare and Learning Center 2001 Pat Booker Rd. Universal City, TX 78148 290-8533 MSannies-daycare.com New Life Fellowship Child Development Center 11225 East Loop 1604 Universal City, TX 78148 566-9900 www.nlfuc.org Universal City United Methodist Preschool 90 Winn Ave., Universal City, TX 78148 658-5761

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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.

First Presbyterian Church Children’s Center 404 N Alamo San Antonio, TX 78205 225-0960

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

1.2..me…Childcare 2910 Hillcrest San Antonio, TX 78201 734-7515 A Blessed Child 1722 Texas Ave San Antonio, TX 78201 733-3688 Beautiful Children Learning Daycare Center 3655 Fredericksburg Rd. San Antonio, TX 78201 735-5504 Blessed Sacrament Learning Center 222 Cevallos W. San Antonio, TX 78204 223-5013 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 www.mydiscoveryschool.com 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

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Good Samaritan Center 1600 Saltillo San Antonio, TX 78207 424-0897 www.goodsamaritan communityservices.org

Healy-Murphy Child Development Center 122 Nolan San Antonio, TX 78202 224-9569 www.healy-murphy.org 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 Kids’ Place 407 North Calaveras San Antonio, TX 78207 210-314-2923 www.HNStoday.org Karina@HWS-tx.org

Little Learning Center 1730 W. Huisache Ave San Antonio, TX 78201 733-9300 Madison Square Children’s Center 319 Camden St. San Antonio, TX 78215 226-1920 Over the Rainbow Christian Day Care 2617 N. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78201 732-8698 Precious Angels Christ Daycare and Learning Center 302 Cincinnati San Antonio, TX 78201 736-9400 Small Steps Child Development Center 810 &812 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78207 785-9494 St. Anthony Catholic School Katherine Ryan Program 205 W. Huisache San Antonio, TX 78212 732-8801 Ext. 120 www.stanthonysa.org St. Anthony Catholic School Administration, Faculty and Staff are committed to an accelerated curriculum providing the children with a well rounded education program and more. Located near downtown, St. Anthony Catholic School has been educating generations of young children for nearly 110 years! The Katherine Ryan Preschool Program is home to six classrooms, offering low teacher to child ratios with full-time assistants assigned to each lead teacher for children from PreK-3 to Kindergarten.

Laurel Heights United Methodist Week Day School 234 W Mistletoe San Antonio, TX 78212 732-6979 www.laurelheights-umc.org

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

Lil’ Munchkins 4704 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78212 822-7702

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

Childcare & Preschool Directory www.alamo.edu/sac/ecs 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 ParentInfant 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.

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

NORTH CENTRAL Abiding Presence Lutheran Day School 14700 San Pedro San Antonio, TX 78232 491-9565 www.aplcdayschool.com Acorn School for Young Children 3501 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 826-8804 www.theacornschool.net Alamo Heights Presbyterian Church Day School 6201 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 822-3213 www.AHPCDS@sbcglobal.net Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School 825 E Basse Rd.

San Antonio, TX 78209 826-2412

Castle Hills Learning Center 8030 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 342-9810

349-9583 www.colonialhills.info Founded in 1970, Colonial Hills provides a warm, secure and loving Christian environment for toddlers, preschoolers and Kindergarteners. Our developmentally appropriate curriculum stresses handson activities and discovery methods of learning.

Enrichment classes include Spanish, music, computer lab, motor skills and outdoor garden (science) at all age levels. We recognize the value of play in our process of establishing a love for learning.

Child Montessori School 2829 Hunters Green San Antonio, TX 78231 493-6550 www.childmontessori. squarespace.com

Community Bible Church Kids Day Out 2477 North Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78232 477-5174 www.communitybible.com

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center @ Stone Oak 20906 Gathering Oak San Antonio, TX 78260 495-2223 www.childrenslighthousesa. 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

Arc-A Caring Choice Northeast 13430 West Ave. San Antonio, TX 78216 490-4300 Ext. 123 Block and Dreeben School for Young Children 12500 NW Military Hwy. San Antonio, TX 78231 302-6846 www.jccsanantonio.org

Christ Lutheran Day School 6720 Broadway San Antonio, TX 78209 822-7671 Christ Our Savior Daycare 5323 Blanco Rd. San Antonio, TX 78213 733-9444 Circle School 217 Pershing Ave. San Antonio, TX 78209 822-0461 www.thecircleschool.org Coker Early Learning Center 231 E North Loop Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 494-5061 www.coker.org Colonial Hills United Methodist Child Development Center 5247 Vance Jackson San Antonio, TX 78236

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 479-0429 www.agudas-achim.org I’m Just A Kid! 323 W. Sunset San Antonio, TX 78209 822-3016 www.imjustakid.net Just Kids Christian Learning Center 3060 Olmos Creek Dr.

San Antonio, TX 78230 492-8840 www.myjustkids.com Kids R Kids Quality Learning Center 10002 Camino Bandera San Antonio, TX 78254 523-1100 www.krksa.com Kids R Kids Schools of Quality Learning 1909 W Bitters San Antonio, TX 78248 798-5300 www.krksa.com 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 Luv N Care Child Development Center 13211 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78230 696-5677 www.luvncarecenter.com For children Infants to Kinder. We use TEKSbased curriculum and ipad technology. We also offer many enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, golf. swimming and more.

Before & After School Care Available. Winter and Spring Camps.

Luv N Care Child Development Center 16081 Henderson Pass San Antonio, TX 78232 496-0789 For children Infants to Kinder. We use TEKSbased curriculum and ipad technology. We also offer many enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, golf. swimming and more.

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Childcare & Preschool Directory Before & After School Care Available. Winter and Spring Camps.

Luv N Care Child Development Center 21130 Gathering Oak San Antonio, TX 78260 497-5550 For children Infants to Kinder. We use TEKSbased curriculum and ipad technology. We also offer many enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, golf. swimming and more.

Before & After School Care Available. Winter and Spring Camps.

Montessori Schoolhouse 10711 Dreamland Dr. San Antonio, TX 78230 341-0731 www.mymontessori schoolhouse.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.

Mount Sacred Heart Montessori Programl 619 Mt. Sacred Heart Rd. San Antonio, TX 78216 342-6711 www.mountsacredheart.com Mount Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic School committed to a quality education. A faithbased community fostering personal uniqueness and development of the whole person. Montessori is a system of education based on each child’s developmental needs for “freedom within limits” in a carefully prepared environment.

Northwood Presbyterian Day School 518 Pike Road San Antonio, TX 78209 826-5601 Parkhills Preschool 17747 San Pedro Ave.

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San Antonio, TX 78232 494-9661 krobison@parkhillsbc.org www.parkhills.org Parkhills Preschool is the weekday ministry of Parkhills Baptist Church for children ages 6 months through prekindergarten. We provide a program that allows children to grow and develop as Jesus did – “in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and man” (Luke 2:52) Individual, small group and large group activities are planned to meet the specific needs and interests of each age group.

Our Lady’s Pre-Kindergarten (3 and 4) 8931 Callaghan Road, 78230 Contact: Sister Catherine Pre-Kinder number: 210342-6518 Convent number 210-3422503 Our Savior Lutheran Preschool Academy (Ages 4 &5) 11503 Vance Jackson Rd. San Antonio, Texas 78230 210-696-2716 www.oslpa.org Rainbow Station Preschool 322 E Sonterra Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78258 495-5222 www.rainbowstation.org St. Andrew’s United Methodist Week Day School 722 Robinhood Place San Antonio, TX 78209 824-8737 www.www. standrewsumschool.org St. David’s Episcopal School 1300 Wiltshire San Antonio, TX 78209 824-2481 www.saintdavids.net St. George Episcopal School 6904 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

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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 Classes start August 17 for children 2 years old through 5th grade. Classes are 2, 3, or 5 days a week depending on age. Half day and full day options are available. We also offer optional extended care. Our Summer in June and July are for children 3 years and older.

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 Summit Christian Learning Center 2575 Marshall Road @ 281 North San Antonio, TX 78259 (210) 402-0565 www.summitsa.com/sclc/ The Bilingual Child Academy 210-701-8461 96 Trailcrest, San Antonio, TX 78232 www.bilingualchild academy.com The Bilingual Child Academy offers preschool and schoolage language enrichment classes. BCA is dedicated to providing language classes in a learner centered environment implementing carefully selected curriculum

and creating a nurturing atmosphere where children flourish socially and emotionally in a global world. Children will be surrounded with experiences that foster physical, social, academic, emotional, cultural and cognitive growth to build a community of learners for the future.

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. Topquality 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.

SOUTH CENTRAL Bizzy Beez Child Care Center 4647 Roosevelt San Antonio, TX 78214 927-1340 Blessed Sacrament Academy Child Development Center 1135 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210 532-5363 www.bsacdc.org Carino Child Care Center 435 Sims Ave. San Antonio, TX 78225 533-6026

Childcare & Preschool Directory Ivy League Learning Center 1110 Halliday Ave. San Antonio, TX 78210 533-1558 La Mision Summer Kid Kamp 2211 S. Hackberry St. San Antonio, TX 78210 534-3836 Lil Tikes Day Care Center 2710 Tortuga St. San Antonio, TX 78224 924-8453 Little Treasures/Tesoritos 539 Carlisle San Antonio, TX 78225 924-0354 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 Ray Ellison Family Center Palo Alto College 1400 W. Villaret San Antonio, TX 78224 486-3500 www.alamo.edu/refc Southern Angels Day Care Center 102 Octavia Pl. San Antonio, TX 78214 532-6435 www.southernangels@ sbcglobal.net Teeter Totter Child Care Center 6031 S. Flores, Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2029 Tot spot Children’s Daycare 6503 S. Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2610 Training Wheels Learning Center 1921 Rigsby

San Antonio, TX 78210 359-9434

EAST Carmelite Learning Center 2006 Martin Luther King Dr. San Antonio, TX 78203 533-0651 Caterpillar 2 Butterfly Developmental Center 6227 Krempen Ave. San Antonio, TX 78233 210-906-6911 Eman Christian Academy 903 S WW White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78220 333-0166 Holli-Hills Creative Child Care San Antonio, TX 78222 648-7146 www.hollihills.com Jubilee Child Development Center, LLC 2931 S. W.W. White Rd. San Antonio, TX 78222 337-7727 K & K Development & Learning Center 4542 E. Houston St. San Antonio, TX 78220 648-5430 Kids Zone Christian Day Care 111 Dunaff St. San Antonio, TX 78219 333-7192 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 KellyStephanie23@yahoo. com

NORTH EAST All Kids 1st Learning Academy 270 Antrim Dr. San Antonio, TX 78218 822-7777 Bo Peep Learning Center 12919 Park Crossing San Antonio, TX 78217 655-2822 www.BoPeepLC@att.net Bright Kid’s Day Care 4230 Clear Spring San Antonio, TX 78217 655-9225 Brighton School 14207 Higgins Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 826-4492 www.brightonsa.org Brighton Center equips Children and empowers parents through a comprehensive approach that includes home-based therapy services, early childhood education, parent education and advocacy services.

Castle Hills Learning Center 2769 Nacogdoches Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 826-5650 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 Future Generations Daycare and Learning Center 7608 Narrow Pass Live Oak, TX 78233 653-4227 www.futuregenerations daycare.com

Happyland Day Care Center 4168 Stahl Rd. San Antonio, TX 78217 654-9090 Holy Trinity Presbyterian Day School 16245 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78247 599-7640 www.holytrinitypres.org Kids-R-Delightful 11211 O’Connor Rd. San Antonio, TX 78233 650-4022 Kids R Fun 13032 Nacogdoches Rd. #204-207 San Antonio, TX 78217 650-5437 Kids R Fun #2 4503 Thousand Oaks San Antonio, TX 78233 590-2005 Kids R Fun #3 8003 Midcrown San Antonio, TX 78218 653-6003 King of Kings Child Care Center 13888 Dreamwood San Antonio, TX 78233 656-6509 www.sakingofkings.com Learning Tree Academy 638 Lanark Dr. San Antonio, TX 78218 Learning Tree Academy serves children infant through 12 years old Monday – Friday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. We provide transportation to and from Schools and provide meals and snacks. Age appropriate and A BEKA curriculum are part of every child’s day. We offer computer classes and field trips. We are a CCs vendor and we offer military discounts.

Loving Christian Learning Center 4222 Sunshadow St. San Antonio, TX 78217 650-4258 MacArthur Park Lutheran School 2903 Nacogdoches

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Childcare & Preschool Directory San Antonio, TX 78217 822-5374 Mulberry School 15656 Classen San Antonio, TX 78247 402-1226 www.MulberrySchool.com New Horizons School 3700 Ridge Country St. San Antonio, TX 78247 494-7022 Nite-Owl Child Care Center 11220 Perrin Beitel #114 San Antonio, TX 78217 599-1095 Northern Hills UMC Day School 3703 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 654-8406 www.nhumc.org Precious Angel Learning Center & Daycare 13777 Judson Rd. Suite 101 San Antonio, TX 78233 654-5500

San Antonio, TX 78217 826-4850 www.SMUMCSA.org St. Pius Catholic School 7734 Robin Rest Drive San Antonio, TX 210-824-6431 St. Thomas More Catholic School 4427 Moana San Antonio, TX 78218 655-2882 www.st-thomas-more-school.org We are committed to: Living as Jesus did. Developing our Faith. Increasing our Knowledge. Our goal in Faith is to provide a superior educational program emphasizing essential academic skills that enable the student to successfully continue in his/her education while encouraging excellence and scholastic achievement.

Resurrection Children’s Center 5909 Walzem Rd. San Antonio, TX 78218 655-0451 www.church-resurrection. org/resurrection-childrens-scenter

The Cherished Child at John Calvin Presbyterian Preschool 8102 Midcrown San Antonio, TX 78239 657-9575 www.johncalvinpresbyterian.org The Growing Stage 14435 Bulverde Rd. San Antonio, TX 78247 494-6841

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.

Trinity Preschool 5401 N Loop 1604 E San Antonio, TX 78247 653-2800 www.trinitychristian academy-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.

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

Triumphant Lutheran Preschool 21315 Bat Cave Road Garden Ridge, TX 78266 210.651.9090 ext. 2 www.triumphantlutheran. org

St. Matthews United Methodist Day School 2738 MacArthur View

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Windcrest Day School & Child Development

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8101 Midcrown San Antonio, TX 78239 655-9350 www.windcrestumc.org

& Day Care 3302 E Southcross Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78223 532-2224

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

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SOUTH EAST Alice in Wonderland Day Care Center 222 Pleasanton Rd. San Antonio, TX 78214 532-5683 Blessed Sacrement Academy Child Development Center 1135 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210 532-5363 Hands N Hands Childcare and Learning Center 875 Hot Wells San Antonio, TX 78223 532-3396 Highland Hills Child Development Center 3314 S. Gevers St. San Antonio, TX 78210 532-3797 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 Kid’s City Preschool & Learning Center 4217 Clark Ave. San Antonio, TX 78223 533-4500 Playtime Day Care 11470 S Foster Rd. San Antonio, TX 78223 633-3300 Tot Spot Children’s Daycare 6503 S Flores St. San Antonio, TX 78214 932-2610 Wee Friends Preschool

Air Force Village Child Care 12455 Freedom Way San Antonio, TX 78245 838-6304 All My Children 627 N Gen McMullen San Antonio, TX 78228 438-1003 Angel Valley Christian Day Care 1305 SW Loop 410 #125 San Antonio, TX 78227 673-3019 Beanie Learning Center 106 Las Palmas San Antonio, TX 78237 432-1514 Bustos Daycare & Learning Center 959 34th SW Street San Antonio, TX 78237 433-1580 Children’Summit Learning Center 2250 Benrus San Antonio, TX 78228 435-7022 www.childrens-summit.com First Mexican Baptist Child Development Center 201 Meredith Dr. San Antonio, TX 78228 735-7861 Gramma’s Place 1911 Serene Valley San Antonio, TX 78227 673-7295 Happy Child Childcare 3414 Culebra Rd. San Antonio, TX 78228 434-4436 Little Smiles Day Care 508 Cupples Rd. #5 San Antonio, TX 78237 434-7135 Madonna Neighborhood Center 1906 Castroville Rd. San Antonio, TX 78237

Childcare & Preschool Directory 432-2374 www.madonna center-sa.org Noah’s Ark Day Care Center 6610 Hwy 90 West San Antonio, TX 78227 679-5956 Silver Spoons Preschool 1627 Meadow Way San Antonio, TX 78227 675-7660 Life Church Child Development Center 210-674-6784 4424 SW Loop 410 78227 www.LCChildCenter.com Children 1 year – Kinder learn, grow and pray together.

Abeka curriculum, nutritious food, 3 playgrounds plus an air conditioned gym. CCS accepted.

NORTH WEST Achievers Academy 6002 Ingram San Antonio, TX 78238 445-3080 Wheels for Kids 5409 Hurley Dr. San Antonio, TX 78238 210-521-7300 Apple Tree Day School 10350 Bandera Rd. STE 200 San Antonio, TX 78250 509-1919 www.appletreedayschool. com Bright Ideas Children’s Enrichment Center 9433 Frederickburg Road San Antonio, TX 78240 694-4622 www.brightideasdaycare. com We realize that each child is unique with a specific set of needs. It is our sincere desire to accept the challenge and work toward the goal of meeting each of those needs.

We offer Infant and Toddler care, PreK 3 and PreK 4 and Private Kindergarten, with breakfast, lunch and

afternoon snack provided.

We also offer Swimming lessons, Ballet, Gymnastics, Karate and Spanish for Tots.

Call or visit our website for more information.

Buttons N Bows 9035 Huebner Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 690-6093 Discovery World Learning Center 5455 Prue Rd. San Antonio, TX 78240 691-0064 www.DiscoveryWorldSA. com Family Endeavors Child Center 9314 Ryder Dr. San Antonio, TX 78254 681-8350 Giant Steps Early Learning School 7900 Old Tezel Rd. San Antonio, TX 78250 521-6677 www.giantstepsschool.com We specialize in Early Childhood Education for children 2 – 5 years old. Our calendar year coincides with NISD School Calendar and Summer Enrichment Camps.

Low classroom ratios. Our teaching staff is certified, degreed and experienced.

Giant Steps offers half day and full day enrollment options.

Humble Creek Ranch Youth & Sports Academy 7430 Prue Rd. San Antonio TX 78249 509-8300 KidCare Drop-In 4953 NW Loop 410 San Antonio, TX 78229 682-1551 Kiddie Planet Learning Center 7326 Louis Pasteur San Antonio, TX 78229 593-0868 Kids R Kids Quality Learning Center 10002 Camino Bandera San Antonio, TX 78254 523-1100 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 St. San Antonio, TX 78250 681-6671 Little Red Caboose 6304 Babcock San Antonio, TX 78240 691-1050 Luv-N-Care 6509 Grissom Road San Antonio, TX 78238 681-4228 For children Infants to Kinder. We use TEKSbased curriculum and ipad technology. We also offer many enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, golf. swimming and more.

Before & After School Care Available. Winter and Spring Camps.

King of Kings Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center 210-656-6509 13888 Dreamwood, San Antonio, TX 78233 www.sakingofkings.com 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 Montessori Kids Universe 6506 West Hausman Road San Antonio, TX 78249 210-558-3627 www.mkusanantonionw.com

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The Mustard Seed Early Learning Center 11555 Galm Road #200 Two miles outside Loop 1604 & Shaenfield Road San Antonio, TX 78254 688-7003 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 and language.

The Pillars Christian Learning Center 11040 Reed Road, San Antonio, TX 78251 210-523-2613 www.thepillarsclc.com 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 Suburban School 210-696-0213 5409 Encino Park Road, San Antonio 78240 general@suburbanschool. com www.suburbanschool.com Suburban School is a yearround School for eighteenmonth-olds through fouryear-olds.

An enriched pre-school and kindergarten program is conducted for all children from September through May. During the summer, programming varies according to age level.

Suburban School, a place where children can learn in a unique, natural setting and are encouraged to become independent, caring individuals.

Summerlin Child Care 6387 De Zavala Rd.

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Childcare & Preschool Directory 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 and language.

The Montessori School of San Antonio 17722 Rogers Ranch Parkway San Antonio, TX 78258 210-492-3553 www.montessorisa.org MSSA provides a personalized education using the Montessori method and philosophy to support each student’s development while fostering a love of learning. We partner with parents, guiding students to achieve their full potential in academic, social, physical, intellectual, aesthetic, and moral development from early childhood through adolescence.

Trinity United Methodist School 5319 Newcome Dr. San Antonio, TX 78229 684-5214 www.trinityums.org Affordable private school education for children 2 years old – 5th grade. We offer a child-centered preschool program with certified teachers who give children the desire to become lifelong learners. Before and after school available.

University United Methodist Day School 5084 De Zavala Rd. San Antonio, TX 78249 691-2704 www.TheU.org Westover Hills Learning Center 9340 Westover Hills Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78251 523-1505

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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 www.WhereLifeChanges. com 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

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

Country Home Learning Center 8 Locations Call 210-687-1002 for nearby location www.countryhome learningcenter.com Join us for an Incredible Summer Camp Experience!

For ages Kinder - 13 years.

Child approved Special Events, fun-filled days with activities every child enjoys, Kids’ Choice Special Interest Clubs, and exciting weekly Field Trips. Call for location nearest you.

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Discovery World Learning Center NORTHWEST 5455 Prue Rd. 210-691-0064 NORTHEAST 6020 Judson @ Nacogdoches 210-655-6941 DOWNTOWN 406 Cesar E. Chavez Blvd @ IH35 210-225-7464 www.discoveryworldsa.com Voted Best of San Antonio, provides childcare for ages 6 weeks to 12 years.

Educational curriculum, and fitness and dance classes provided. Nutritious and homemade meals served.

Open M-F, 6:30a-6:30p with 3 convenient locations.

Discounts available for Government and other select employers. Visit our website or call the location nearest you for more information.

Luv-N-Care Child Development Centers 13211 Huebner Road Lockhill Selma 696-5677 6509 Grissom Road Bandera Road 681-4228 16081 Henderson Pass @ Thousand Oaks 496-0789 21130 Gathering Oak Blanco Road 497-5550 For children Infants to Kinder. We use TEKSbased curriculum and ipad technology. We also offer many enrichment activities including dance, gymnastics, soccer, basketball, golf. swimming and more.

Before & After School Care Available. Winter and Spring Camps.

Pre-K 4 SA City of San Antonio Pre-K 4 SA is a high-quality, full-day prekindergarten program for 4 year olds living in San Antonio. To apply, visit www.sanantonio.gov/ prek4sa or call (210) 206PreK (7735)

Primrose School at Sonoma Ranch 210-372-1488 14875 Kyle Seale Pkwy., San Antonio, TX www.PrimroseSonoma Ranch.com Primrose School of Huebner Village 210-479-9200 2410 Huebner Park, San Antonio, TX www.Primrose HuebnerVillage.com Primrose School at Cibolo Canyons 210-479-7099 3330 TPC Parkway, San Antonio, TX www.

PrimroseCiboloCanyons.com Primrose is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. The Leader in Educational Child Care®, we partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life. Our goal is to help children have fun while building Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts®.

The Bilingual Child Academy 701-8461 92-96 Trailcrest, San Antonio, TX 78232 21785 Hardy Oak, San Antonio, TX 78258 www.bilingual childacademy.com The Bilingual Child Academy is a Dual Language & Language Immersion Center which offers, Infant, Toddler, Nursery School & Preschool, PreK 4-5’s and Elementary Programs Summer Camps.

BCA is dedicated to providing language enrichment classes in a learner centered environment by implementing a carefully selected curriculum and creating a nurturing atmosphere where children of all ages can flourish both socially and emotionally in a global world.

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

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