Child Care near
As parents, caretakers, mentors, teachers we may find ourselves at a loss when trying to help children process any grieving experience.
Whether the child you care for has experienced a loss or you know will experience significant emotional loss like death, divorce, loss of a pet, moving, changing schools, being adopted, fostered, bullied or a myriad of other losses, having the correct information within your reach can make a significant difference to their well-being.
This 5-week program will equip anyone who works with children with the necessary tools to help the children effectively deal with loss of any kind current or future...and in the process, help your heart too!
The program is offered in person or virtual via a secure, confidential, video platform. Your privacy and confidentiality are our priority.
Who Should be Interested? Any caregiver doing the crucial work of raising, supporting, nurturing and caring for kids in any capacity:
- parents
- grandparents
- educators
- administrators
- childcare providers
- law enforcement
- youth-serving organizations
- health and human services providers
- faith-based organizations
- healthcare
- victim advocates, etc.
Program Investment:
- $525.00 6/ 90-minute session
- $90.00 to add a spouse
InfantSEE, a public health program, managed by Optometry Cares - The AOA Foundation, is designed to ensure that eye and vision care becomes an integral part of infant wellness care to improve a child's quality of life. Under this program, AOA member optometrists provide a no-cost comprehensive eye and vision assessment for infants 6-12 months old regardless of a family's income or access to insurance coverage.
Free
A Place for Children to…
- Learn
- Work
- Play
- Develop as a whole child
- Become involved in the lives of young children
- Form friendships
- Be herself/himself
The Children’s Center at First Presbyterian Church was opened on September 3, 1980, with five classrooms. Since then, the Children’s Center has adopted the mission to show the children, on a daily basis, aspects of Christian living and God’s love for each child through the teaching and example of the teachers, staff and members of the church staff. It is because of the excellent staff and mission that the center has grown and become one of the best in San Antonio.
Our Program:
- Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers (6 weeks—Age 5)
- Year-round care
- Qualified, nurturing, experienced staff
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Lunch and snacks
- Weekly music enrichment class
- Weekly chapel service
- Field Trips
- Special Summer Activities
Click here for tuition information and registration.
United Way’s Women United provides child care scholarships to help parents with the cost of child care while they are enrolled in college full-time or working and enrolled part-time.
This program supports parents pursuing either an associate’s or bachelor’s degree for the first time.
Click here to learn more.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
Parents selected for child care scholarships must meet the following criteria:
- Be enrolled in school or technical skills training for a minimum of 12 hours if not working OR enrolled for a minimum of 6 hours and working 19 or more hours weekly
- Attending job training schools or earning their associate or first time bachelor’s degree
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5
- Provide referral agent all class and/or work schedules when available, and must keep referral agent informed of changes in contact information, employment and school status
- Have demonstrated financial need
- Must complete FAFSA application
- Not currently enrolled in a Child Care Services subsidized child care program
- Have a demonstrated plan for reaching their educational and employment goals
- Be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and a resident of Bexar County
- Be screened by a referral agent and selection committee
We believe that when children are surrounded by strong families and healthy communities, they can break the cycle of poverty, achieve greater stability and fulfill their potential.
Dual Generation answers the challenges created by poverty by coordinating the expertise of its many partners to create solutions for finding housing, education, child care and employment.
The Dual Generation Initiative is an unprecedented community-wide solution that coordinates the expertise of its partners who bring decades of experience serving children and families to help them find safe housing, education, child care and employment. We are creating hope by removing barriers and enabling families to achieve greater stability and success.
Click here for more information.
We not only offer low-cost tuition as well as acceptance to the CCDS (a government-funded tuition assistance program).
Grace Lutheran Day School believes that young children will learn best in an environment which offers opportunities for a variety of age- appropriate experience. They will thrive in a setting in which they can feel confident in expressing themselves and apply skills they have learned. We offer such an environment!
by Central Christian Church of San Antonio (CCCSA)
Tucked away in the heart of beautiful downtown San Antonio, close to the Central Library and across from Baptist Medical Center, we are dedicated to Christian learning that is nurturing, supportive and caring. Licensed by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services and a member of Central Christian Church, San Antonio, Central Christian Childcare is a place where childhood is both respected and protected.
Childcare Experience:
Our goal is to offer a safe and joyous learning environment that will help your child grow in their spiritual, physical, language and creative development. We provide educational experiences designed to help develop children’s exploration of the world and we journey with them as they make new observations and discoveries. We believe each child is unique with God-given talents and gifts, and we encourage expression of their uniqueness. It is our focus to provide a loving and supportive home away from home in which each child may grow comfortably and thrive.
Ages: 6 weeks - 5 years old.
A nutritious breakfast, lunch and snack are provided.
Please call 210-226-9672 to schedule a tour.
At the Healy-Murphy Child Development Center, we believe in caring for the whole child. Our dynamic curriculum helps your child build the social, emotional, and cognitive skills necessary to grow up happy, healthy and ready for school.
Our commitment to your child includes:
- Learning through play and discovery
- Understanding your child’s individual needs
- Free weekly well-checks and nutrition consultations with pediatric nurse practitioners from the University of Texas Health Science Center School of Community Nursing
- Free breakfast, lunch and snacks
Daycare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years (including pre-K 3-5).
The YMCA of Greater San Antonio Early Learning Centers provides infant, toddler and preschool child care with developmentally appropriate learning activities. The purpose of the Early Childhood Program is to provide affordable childcare in an environment that helps to facilitate a child's cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth.
At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
YMCA programs provide children with experiences that encourage:
• School readiness
• Social interaction with peer and adults
• Self-expression and communication
• Positive self-esteem and self-image
• Large and small muscle development
• Intellectual growth
We accept applications for enrollment without regard to ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status or political belief.
Call (210) 924-2277 to register.
Weekly Rates
4 Weeks - 17 Months $175.00
18 Months - 35 Months $145.00
36 Months - 5 Years $140.00
5 Years - 13 Years $63.00
5 Years - 13 Years $70.00
10% discount for children of faculty
Tuition assistance is available through the YMCA Open Doors Scholarship Program.
The YMCA of Greater San Antonio Early Learning Centers provides infant, toddler and preschool child care with developmentally appropriate learning activities. The purpose of the Early Childhood Program is to provide affordable childcare in an environment that helps to facilitate a child's cognitive, social, physical and emotional growth.
At the Y, we believe the values and skills learned early on are vital building blocks for quality of life and future success. That makes for confident kids today, and contributing and engaged adults tomorrow.
YMCA programs provide children with experiences that encourage:
• School readiness
• Social interaction with peer and adults
• Self-expression and communication
• Positive self-esteem and self-image
• Large and small muscle development
• Intellectual growth
We accept applications for enrollment without regard to ethnicity, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status or political belief.
Call (210) 924-2277 to register.
Weekly Rates
4 Weeks - 17 Months $175.00
18 Months - 35 Months $145.00
36 Months - 5 Years $140.00
5 Years - 13 Years $63.00
5 Years - 13 Years $70.00
10% discount for children of faculty
Tuition assistance is available through the YMCA Open Doors Scholarship Program.
Early Head Start Child Care Partnership is a new opportunity to support the partnering of Early Head Start Programs with Child Care Providers to expand the number of quality slots for infants and toddlers in San Antonio. Through partnership, Early Head Start grantees partner with center-based and family child care providers who agree to meet Early Head Start Program Performance Standards and Regulations and provide high-quality comprehensive, full-day, full-year services to infants and toddlers from low-income families.
The program provides early, continuous, intensive, and comprehensive child development and family support services that enhance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of participating children. In addition, services provide young children ages birth to 36 months, with an array of comprehensive services including health, nutritional, behavioral, and family services.
Y After School is:
• Safe, quality, affordable afterschool care
• CCS (Child Care Services) Vendor
• Elementary After School is Licensed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• On-School Campuses
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• All staff undergo pre-employment drug tests & background checks
What we offer:
• Arts and Humanities
• Health, Wellness, and Fitness
• Math and Literacy
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Homework assistance
• 30 minutes of physical activity daily
• Positive, values-based environment
Eligibility requirements:
• Children ages 5-13 who are who students of the school district in which the site is located.
• Enroll is open year-round and offered to both YMCA members and non-members.
• Enroll online or at your local YMCA.
Fees:
• Fees vary from school to school. Call (210) 246-9600, ext. 4510 for more information.
• 10% discount on the lesser rate for the second child
• Members receive a 10% discount.
• $20 Registration fee per child with a maximum of $40 per family
• For financial assistance information, visit https://ymcasatx.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/opendoor2012.pdf or inquire at the Y where you hope to enroll your child/children.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Head Start children receive specialized quality education and comprehensive social services that provide opportunities for our children to learn and succeed when they enter kindergarten.
Education and disability:
- Individualized teaching
- Low child/staff ratios
- Structured routines and schedules
- School readiness skills
- Culturally diverse
- Services for children with disabilities
- Screenings and ongoing assessments
- Individualized activities
- Inclusive classrooms
- Parent advocacy and training
Health:
- Medical and dental case management
- Staff certified in first aid & CPR
- Clean and safe environments
- On site dental exams and fluoride varnish
- Hearing and vision screenings
- Indoor/outdoor physical development
Nutrition:
- Healthy breakfast, lunch, and snacks
- Menus developed by registered dietitians
Family support:
- Parent engagement activities and leadership opportunities
- Supporting families to meet their need and achieve goals
- Community resources and services
- School district transportation may be available
The age requirement for our Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program is 6 weeks – 35 months of age.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often times, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each child care center.
Our agency philosophy is that the earliest years of a child’s life are crucial in predicting ultimate success in school and life.
LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITY HIGHLIGHTS
- Quality Child Care Service
- Convenient Operation Hours (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
- Accept (CCS)Child Care Services & other assistance programs
- Affordable Fees – sliding fee scale
- Certified Teachers (CDA, CPR 1st Aid, Annual Training)
- Age Appropriate Activities
- Hot Nutritious Meals & Snacks
- After-school Care
- Assist With Toilet Training
- Open Year Round (Except Major Holidays)
- Free Parenting Classes
The Early Childhood Development Center is now enrolling children ages 6 weeks to 11 years of age.
Y After School is:
• Safe, quality, affordable afterschool care
• CCS (Child Care Services) Vendor
• Elementary After School is Licensed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• On-School Campuses
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• All staff undergo pre-employment drug tests & background checks
What we offer:
• Arts and Humanities
• Health, Wellness, and Fitness
• Math and Literacy
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Homework assistance
• 30 minutes of physical activity daily
• Positive, values-based environment
Eligibility requirements:
• Children ages 5-13 who are who students of the school district in which the site is located.
• Enroll is open year-round and offered to both YMCA members and non-members.
• Enroll online or at your local YMCA.
Fees:
• Fees vary from school to school. Call (210) 246-9600, ext. 4510 for more information.
• 10% discount on the lesser rate for the second child
• Members receive a 10% discount.
• $20 Registration fee per child with a maximum of $40 per family
• For financial assistance information, visit https://ymcasatx.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/opendoor2012.pdf or inquire at the Y where you hope to enroll your child/children.
Drop in for storytime, music, snacks, and free play with your newest Temple friends.
Children ages 0-4.
After-School Programs are offered in 35 schools; 11 are in the Edgewood and 24 in the San Antonio Independent School Districts. The comprehensive programs consist of an innovative academic component delivered by certified teachers and teaching assistants and an enrichment component in fine arts, music, dance, youth development, wellness and physical fitness. These programs are offered for two and a half to three hours, Monday through Friday, following the end of the regular school day.
by City of San Antonio (COSA), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Early Head Start provides comprehensive child and family development services for low-income families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. Early Head Start provides early, continuous, intensive and comprehensive child development and family support services on a year-round basis. The purpose of the program is to enhance children's physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for school readiness; to support parents' efforts to fulfill their parental roles; and to help parents move toward self-sufficiency. AVANCE-San Antonio offers a two-option program for children and their families consisting of Home-based Option and Center-based Option providing services at licensed Childhood Development Centers. At all times Early Head Start services at least 10% children with disabilities.
Services Provided:
- Infant/Toddler Child Development Classrooms
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Services for Infants & Toddlers with Special Needs
- Bilingual and Dual Language
Children 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Our Early Head Start-Childcare Partnership (EHS-CCP) Program recruits families receiving Child Care Services (CCS). Often times, CCS requires a co-payment, and families are responsible for paying their own co-payment directly to each child care center.
A solid curriculum, good nutrition, health and emotional support helps each child develop to his or her full potential.
Childcare is available for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years (including pre-K 3-5).
The Child Development Center accepts payments from the city of San Antonio’s CCS (Child Care Services) program. This means that our program offers care and early childhood education of the highest quality to your child.
| Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
The After School Program provides tutoring, mentoring, extracurricular activities, and social activities in a safe environment.
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade
Free.
For more than 30 years, St. Paul Child Development Center has been helping children thrive. The secret to our success is the combination of our dedicated, caring staff and the high standards of NAEYC accreditation. The result is a loving atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else in San Antonio. We invite you to come see the center and learn more.
Ages: 6 weeks - PreK.
Call us at 210-534-8577 to learn more.
| Monday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 6:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Family Day Out is offered at geographically diverse locations in the community.
This care for the child with special needs allows time for the non-disabled family members to spend quality time together. Often, this is the only time the other children in the family get special attention from their parents.
Children with special needs. Siblings are welcome.
Fee: $25/child
Mother's Day Out is a childcare service on the west side of San Antonio.
Preschool-age children with disabilities and their non-disabled siblings within the same age group may participate.
The availability of Mother's Day Out service allows parents to pursue educational goals, obtain part-time employment, or have some time for themselves.
Parents of children with special needs.
Free
Respite Developmental Daycare is a unique learning center, providing temporary care for children with special needs and their non-disabled siblings, creating an inclusive and comfortable learning environment.
Field trips are planned throughout the year so that children have the opportunities often only offered to their non-disabled peers.
Participating children may receive therapeutic supports while in care, reducing the rate of absenteeism for working parents.
Respite Developmental Daycare affords families the opportunity to secure employment or pursue educational goals. Care is provided to children with developmental disabilities and their non-disabled siblings.
Through a collaborative approach with CentroMed, on-site medical and nursing services are provided by a team of skilled pediatric specialists to children with complex medical diagnoses who require procedures such as G-tube feedings and nebulizer treatments.
Children with special needs, from 6 weeks to 5 years of age, and their siblings.
Enrollment of school-aged children is provided during scheduled school holidays and breaks.
All fees for Daycare services are on a sliding fee scale, based upon household income.
| Monday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday: CLOSED |
| Sunday: CLOSED |
Y After School is:
• Safe, quality, affordable afterschool care
• CCS (Child Care Services) Vendor
• Elementary After School is Licensed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• On-School Campuses
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• All staff undergo pre-employment drug tests & background checks
What we offer:
• Arts and Humanities
• Health, Wellness, and Fitness
• Math and Literacy
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Homework assistance
• 30 minutes of physical activity daily
• Positive, values-based environment
Eligibility requirements:
• Children ages 5-13 who are who students of the school district in which the site is located.
• Enroll is open year-round and offered to both YMCA members and non-members.
• Enroll online or at your local YMCA.
Fees:
• Fees vary from school to school. Call (210) 246-9600, ext. 4510 for more information.
• 10% discount on the lesser rate for the second child
• Members receive a 10% discount.
• $20 Registration fee per child with a maximum of $40 per family
• For financial assistance information, visit https://ymcasatx.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/opendoor2012.pdf or inquire at the Y where you hope to enroll your child/children.
Parents' Night Out is a break for both the child and parent.
Enjoy a night out on the town while the kids (ages 6-weeks to 12yrs) enjoy an evening filled with age-appropriate activities at the YMCA! This program is offered on Friday or Saturday nights monthly at various Y locations throughout San Antonio.
Y members and non-members are welcome to register.
TIME TO UNWIND
Parents' Night or Day Out is a break for both the child and parent.
Enjoy time out on the town while the kids (ages 6weeks - 12yrs) enjoy age-appropriate activities at the YMCA! This program is offered on Friday or Saturday nights monthly at various Y locations throughout San Antonio.
• Does not include Mays at Stone Oak Performance Training Center
• Offerings vary by location.
• Online registration varies by location.
Y members and non-members are welcome to register.*
| Monday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Saturday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Sunday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
Parent’s Day Out is a ministry of Trinity Baptist Church in support of Trinity Baptist Church and their families. We provide a safe and caring Christ-centered environment for children that ensures learning and the development of social skills in the classroom.
In every classroom, our trained teachers use curriculum to provide small and large group learning opportunities, hands on activities, age appropriate worship and organized play. PDO helps your child develop mentally, socially, and spiritually.
Ages: 1 year - PreK.
Click here for registration and tuition information.
If you are interested in applying, or have questions about the program, please contact Maureen at [email protected] or (210)-738-7764.
House of Teens is a 6th-12th grade after school program from Monday-Thursday.
A typical day consists of homework, having a snack, and playing games, both inside and outside.
Grades: 6th - 12th.
Kid’s Place Child Development and Treatment Center improves the social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children enrolled in its multi-age classes. Kid's Place is a "Three Star" approved Child Care Service (CCS) "Quality Care Provider".
For information about our Kid’s Place childcare program for children ages 14 months to 5 years, click here.
As part of our intake process, we assess not only the child’s level of developmental functioning but also the degree of stress in the family. This allows us to develop individualized plans of care.
We love being an intergenerational space! We engage local seniors to read with Kid’s Place students once a week. Intergenerational activities can improve children’s motor and cognitive skills, as well as social and emotional competencies like empathy, patience, and problem-solving.
Thanks to generous support from foundation partners and individual donors, we are able to provide tuition assistance for our students.
Peace Pals is a Kinder-5th after school program from Monday-Thursday.
A typical day volunteering consists of homework, having a snack, and playing games, both inside and outside.
Grades: Kinder - 5th.
Y After School is:
• Safe, quality, affordable afterschool care
• CCS (Child Care Services) Vendor
• Elementary After School is Licensed by the Texas Department of Family & Protective Services
• On-School Campuses
• Low staff-to-child ratios
• Highly qualified staff who receive ongoing education
• All staff undergo pre-employment drug tests & background checks
What we offer:
• Arts and Humanities
• Health, Wellness, and Fitness
• Math and Literacy
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)
• Homework assistance
• 30 minutes of physical activity daily
• Positive, values-based environment
Eligibility requirements:
• Children ages 5-13 who are who students of the school district in which the site is located.
• Enroll is open year-round and offered to both YMCA members and non-members.
• Enroll online or at your local YMCA.
Fees:
• Fees vary from school to school. Call (210) 246-9600, ext. 4510 for more information.
• 10% discount on the lesser rate for the second child
• Members receive a 10% discount.
• $20 Registration fee per child with a maximum of $40 per family
• For financial assistance information, visit https://ymcasatx.org/sites/default/files/2018-04/opendoor2012.pdf or inquire at the Y where you hope to enroll your child/children.