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8 Childcare for Children with Special NeedsFor parents of children with special needs the search for a sufficient care facility can become stressful and worrisome. Several local special education profes-sionals offer the advice on the search process and things parents should keep in mind.

Early Childhood Education in S.A. Gets a BoostEarly childhood education takes a giant step forward in San Antonio this August with the opening of two Model Education Excellence Centers focused on improving the quality and quantity of education of area 4 year olds.

Fortify Your Kids BonesYou know that kids grow healthy and strong through exercise and proper nutrition, but did you know that childhood is prime time for preventing osteoporosis?

Encourage Your Preschooler’s VocabularyWho can forget their child’s first word? It was likely your name, but maybe it was “bawww” (ball) which lit up your faces with a smile. It feels natural to celebrate, praise, and applaud our toddlers as they acquire new language skills daily. In turn, such enthu-siasm encourages a child to speak additional words.

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Welcome to Childcare Preschool Finder

The 2013 Childcare Preschool Finder is here and once again Our Kids Magazine provides area parents and guardians

information to help in their search for the most appropriate childcare and/or preschools for their kids.

Explore the many Childcare Preschool Finder listings near the back of the book and read articles on how you can encourage your preschooler’s vocabulary and what you should know when looking for preschool and daycare options for your child with special needs. Also, read about the start of Pre-K 4 SA.

In “Encourage Your Preschooler’s Vocabulary” academic counselor and freelance writer Michele Ranard offers five fun and creative ways parents can get their children ready for reading. Two of Ranard’s suggestions include Mealtime Magic and Make Believe and Mime. During Mealtime Magic parents introduce new or uncommon words to their preschooler at dinnertime. In Make Believe and Mime parents engage kids in pretend play while introducing them to a wider variety of vocabulary words. Ranard’s other tips are just as imaginative.

Preschools and/or daycares are not all the same, especially when it comes to caring for children with special needs. In the article “Childcare for Children with Special Needs” by April Lynn Newell, read some questions parents should ask when looking for services for their child.

In “Early Childhood Education in S.A. Gets a Boost” read about Pre-K 4 SA, the education initiative passed by voters in November 2012. The program is set to kick off in August 2013. Read about this program’s objectives and how it will impact education in San Antonio.

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For parents of children with special needs the search for a daycare facility can become

stressful and worrisome. To help the search process, several local professionals list and explain specific credentials, activities and other aspects parents should keep in mind.

Special needs range from moderate to severe. Special education teacher Lora Steiger explains the range as well as some needs and skills to keep in mind. “Severe disabilities are children who are Intellectually Disabled (ID). These children may have trouble with personal tasks, such as hygiene, feeding, bathing and clothing. Other children might have low physical functioning, however, their mental func-tioning may be high, like with Cerebral Palsy. Some children with moderate needs are high functioning with health issues such as heart conditions, seizures or ADHD.”

In all these cases parents need to find a daycare that is equipped to care for their child.

“Parents should look for a facility that welcomes special needs children, has a properly trained and certified staff and gives special needs children time

to be with their non-disabled peers,” says Steiger. “There are many facilities that will not take on the responsibility of a special needs child, whether it is lack of trained staff or that they are uneducated about special needs children. You want a place that is warm, inviting and willing to work with you and your child.”

Certifications and training are of the utmost importance for your child’s safety as well as the safety of others.

“If your child requires special care, you want a staff that knows how to deal with those issues. It can be anything from medical needs (catheters, seizures, etc.) to behavior issues and you want a facility that is willing to keep trained and certified staff to accom-modate these issues. For example, having someone trained to properly restrain a child is beneficial when you have a child that could hurt themselves or others with their actions,” says Steiger.

Steiger recommends parents ask about any alterna-tive plans when your child has an exceptionally hard day that may lead to physical outbursts. The facility, for example, should be able to provide a separate and safe place where your child can calm down before resuming any activities.

Julie O’Toole, director of children’s services at Mission Road Ministries, gives a list of questions for parents to ask care facilities:

Questions to Ask■■ What are the daily schedules and types of activities in which my child will be involved?■■ Is there a nurse on staff?■■ Will you distribute medication?■■ Are children grouped by age or developmental level?■■ Do you accept children who wear diapers who may be older than the typical diaper-wearing age?■■ How do you handle the gender situation when children are changed or use the restroom?■■ Is there a lifeguard on duty for swimming/pool activities?■■ Do you handle behavioral issues?

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■■ How do you communicate with parents regarding injuries, illness or accidents?■■ Do you handle special diets?

“[Parents] should be sure all staff are trained to work with special needs children as well as have special training related directly to any conditions and disorders of the children they are offering services to. At least one degreed person should be part of a staffing pattern,” O’Toole says.

Steiger, who has previously worked as a general education inclusion teacher, thinks interaction and practice in socializing with other peers is a very important component to any care program.

“[Children with special needs] need to be able to be around non-disabled peers who can model appropriate social behavior and where they can practice proper social conventions,” Steiger says. “This benefits not only the special needs children, but their non-disabled peers as well. They will learn compassion and caring when their special needs peers are in the class-room. It’s a wonderful sight to see a classroom with special needs children involved!”

O’Toole advises to involve your child in the search process as well.

“Meet with the staff and tour with your child. Look for safety risks and cleanli-ness,” says O’Toole. “If, during the tour of the facility, you feel at all uneasy or uncomfortable, you should not put your child there.”

O’Toole mentions she has heard of parents hiring a college student who can spend one-on-one time with their child, an option if you cannot find a sufficient care facility. Steiger agrees with following your parental intuition as well.

“One instance when I would not put my child in a daycare or camp is when I am uncomfortable with how they interact with special needs children,” says Steiger. “I might see something negative or have a negative feeling about a facility or program. As a mother, you get that feeling when you know something just isn’t right. Go with your gut. This is a parent’s choice. Parents have to go off what they feel is right and appropriate for their child.”

April Lynn Newell is a San Antonio freelance writer and photographer.

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Early childhood education takes a giant step forward in San Antonio this August with the opening of

two Model Education Excellence Centers focused on improving the quality and quantity of education of area 4 year olds.

The Model Centers are the result of the November 2012 passage of a prekindergarten (Pre-K SA) initiative proposed by Mayor Julian Castro. The program is funded by a 1/8-cent increase in the local sales tax rate.

About 630 4-year-olds, who reside in seven Bexar County school districts, will enroll in prekindergarten classes for August 2013. Another 70 students from throughout the city will have the opportunity to enroll as well. Districts signing on to participate in the program include San Antonio, Northside, Edgewood, Harlandale, North East, South San and Southwest. According to Pre-K SA statistics the seven districts represent 90 percent of the eligible student population. Some districts not participating in the program this year still have the option to join in the future.

For the first year, Model Centers will be situated on the North Side (Medical Center area) and South Side (Brooks City Base West area), with two additional centers opening by the third year. Construction is cur-rently under way and on schedule for the centers set to open in August. It is expected that when the program is fully implemented at the end of eight years, about 3,700 children will be educated annually in the four model centers and through competitive grants.

Participation in the program is determined by a lottery system, however to be included in the lottery, students are required to pre-enroll.

Program services are free for qualifying families based on the following state Pre-K eligibility criteria:

■ Family must be at or below 185 percent of federal poverty level

■ English must be the student’s second language ■ Child of an active duty member of the U.S. armed forces

■ Child of an injured or deceased member of the U.S. armed forces

■ Family is homeless ■ Student is currently or previously in foster care.

About 10 percent of students who families’ incomes are above the 185 percent federal poverty level will be selected via the lottery for enrollment in the Model Centers at cost.

Pre-K SA’s centers will utilize research-based early childhood curriculum and will be aligned with the current Texas Education Agency, TEA and prekinder guidelines. Specific areas to be covered include reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies and fine arts. Social and emotional development, language and com-munication and personal health and safety development will also be included in daily teaching methods.

Classes will include two teaching professionals – one teacher and one teacher’s aide per 20 students. Extended-daycare service will be provided at the centers to assist working parents.

Officials anticipate Pre-K 4 SA will reduce existing achievement gaps by at least 25 percent in language, 33 percent in math and 90 percent in literacy. Initiative sup-porters think the students’ State Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) reading and math assessments scores will see a 10 percent improvement by third grade.

“Research shows that high-quality prekindergarten has the most impact in improving overall education outcomes for a community and helps children to learn and read on grade level, making them less likely to fall behind their classmates and more likely to graduate and attend college,” according to the Pre-K SA March 2013 newsletter.

Pre-K SA is headed by a board of directors led by Elaine Mendoza, founder president and CEO of MindWorks, Inc. Other board members include Dr. Richard Middleton, former North East School District superintendent; Maj. Gen. John Robles, president and CEO of USAA; Gloria Ramirez, retired early childhood educator; John Folks, former Northside School District superintendent; Comelia Black, former principal in the North East School District; Pamela Ray, assistant professor of early childhood and family stud-ies at St. Philip’s College; Richard Perez, president and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce; Dave Force, former executive director of San Antonio Youth Literacy; Bob Bevard, development officer for the American Mensa board of directors; and Dr. Linda Foster, principal in the Alamo Heights School District.

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You know that kids grow healthy and strong through exercise and proper nutrition, but did you know that

childhood is prime time for preventing osteoporosis?Kids aren’t just getting bigger and taller as they grow.

Their bones are also growing stronger, increasing in density. Children continue to make more bone than they lose until their mid-20s. This is the time when they reach peak bone mass, the greatest amount of bone they will ever have. According to the Osteoporosis Foundation, the more bone your child has at the time of peak bone mass the less likely she is to break a bone or develop osteoporosis later in life.

Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” It occurs when we lose too much bone, do not create enough bone, or both. Low bone density increases a person’s risk of fractures. While it is most common in women, men also can develop osteoporosis.

Use the following recommendations to build strong bones and develop habits that will keep your kids growing strong throughout their teens and into adulthood.

Nutrition: ■ Provide foods high in calcium such as low-fat cheese, yogurt and milk fortified with vitamin D.

■ Serve a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, especially green leafy vegetables that are high in calcium.

■ Limit soft drinks. Children who consume soft drinks are less likely to drink milk or calcium-rich alternatives. Offer milk or calcium-added non-dairy beverages at meals.

■ Make homemade popsicles from calcium-fortified orange juice.

Exercise: ■ Weight-bearing exercise strengthens bones as well as mus-cles. The Centers for Disease Control recommends children participate in bone-building activities such as jumping rope, running, or climbing on a jungle gym at least three days per week. Aim for sixty minutes of physical activity each day.

■ Encourage your child to participate in sports. ■ Limit periods of inactivity. Take a break from TV, video games, even reading and home work. Sunlight is an important source of bone-strengthening vitamin D, so head outside to be active.

■ Run, jump and play as a family. Go for a walk or jog together. Jump rope, play kickball, soccer or basketball.

■ Hold wheelbarrow races in the backyard: Have your child start in a push-up position. Hold her feet in your hands like the handles of a wheelbarrow as she walks or runs on her hands to the finish line.

Heather Lee Leap is a freelance writer focusing on parenting and health issues. Her mother’s recent diagnosis of advanced osteoporosis inspired her to learn more about osteoporosis to protect herself and her daughters.

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651-0039

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De La Crème early Learning Academy

135 Athenian DriveUniversal City, TX 78148

566-0212

Dreamland Christian Academy840 N. Blvd

Universal City, TX 78148659-4800

first Baptist Academy1401 Pat Booker Rd.


Ms. Annie’s Daycare and Learning Center

2001 Pat Booker Rd.Universal City, TX 78148

290-8533

new Life fellowship Child Development Center11225 East Loop 1604


Play Time Drop in Childcare2921 Pat Booker Rd. STE 104


universal City united Methodist Preschool

90 Winn Ave., Universal City, TX 78148658-5761

www.ucumpreschool.comUCUM 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.

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1.2..me…Childcare2910 Hillcrest

San Antonio, TX 78201734-7515

A Blessed Child1722 Texas Ave


Beautiful Children Learning Daycare Center3655 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78201

735-5504

Blessed Sacrament Learning Center

222 Cevallos W.San Antonio, TX 78204

223-5013

Big Bird Day Care Center1810 W. Thorain


Career Point institute Day Care Center

571 Spencer LaneSan Antonio, TX 78201

732-3000

Central Christian Child Care Center

720 N MainSan Antonio, TX 78205

226-9672www.cccsa.org

Discovery School222 Salem


ella Austin Child Center1023 N. Pine Street


first Baptist San Antonio515 McCullough Ave


www.fbcsa.org

first Presbyterian Church Children’s Center

404 N AlamoSan Antonio, TX 78205

225-0960

good Samaritan Center1600 Saltillo


green Acres Child Care Center1303 S. Main


Healy-Murphy Child Development Center

122 NolanSan Antonio, TX 78202

224-9569

House of neighborly Service407 N. Calaveras


immaculate Conception Kindergarten and nursery

2407 W TravisSan Antonio, TX 78207

226-3934

inman Christian Center1214 Colima


Joy Learning Center244 Sherwood


Kids’ Paradise Day Care2508 Buena Vista


Laurel Heights united Methodist Church Child Care

234 W MistletoeSan Antonio, TX 78212

732-6979www.laurelheights-umc.org

Lil’ Munchkins4704 San Pedro


Little Learning Center1730 W. Huisache AveSan Antonio, TX 78201

733-9300



Madison Square Children’s Center

319 Camden St.San Antonio, TX 78215

226-1920

Magnolia Avenue Daycare Center

1710 W. Magnolia Ave.San Antonio, TX 78201

737-6859

over the rainbow Christian Day Care

2617 N. Zarzamora San Antonio, TX 78201

732-8698

Precious Angels Christ Daycare and Learning Center

302 CincinnatiSan Antonio, TX 78201

736-9400

Small Steps Child Development Center810 &812 West Ave.


St. Anthony Catholic SchoolKatherine ryan Program

205 W. HuisacheSan Antonio, TX 78212

732-8801 Ext. 120 www.stanthonysa.org

St. John’s Lutheran Day School502 E Nueva


St. Paul’s episcopal Montessori School

1018 E. GraysonSan Antonio, TX 78208

271-2861www.stpauls-satx.org

San Antonio College Child Development Center 210 W. Ashby Place


Sunshine Cottage603 Hildebrand

San Antonio, Texas 78212(210) 824-0579

www.sunshinecottage.orgSunshine 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.

Ties-n-Bows Learning Center1334 Basse Rd.


university Presbyterian Children’s Center

300 BushnellSan Antonio, TX 78212

734-3035

viA Child Development Center711 W. Laurel


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Abiding Presence Lutheran Day School

14700 San PedroSan Antonio, TX 78232

491-9565

Acorn School for Young Children

3501 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209

826-8804 www.theacornschool.net

Alamo Heights Presbyterian Child Development Center

6201 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209

822-3213

Alamo Heights united Methodist weekday School

825 E Basse Rd.San Antonio, TX 78209

826-2412

Arc-A Caring Choice northeast13430 West Ave.


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 Hwy.San Antonio, TX 78213

377-8479

Castle Hills Learning Center8030 Blanco Rd.


Child Montessori School2829 Hunters green


www.childmontessori.squarespace.com

Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center @ Stone oak20906 Gathering OakSan Antonio, TX 78260

495-2223www.childrenslighthousesa.com

Christ Lutheran Day School6720 Broadway


Christ our Savior Daycare5323 Blanco Rd.


Circle School217 Pershing Ave.


www.thecircleschool.org

Coker Day School231 E North Loop Rd.San Antonio, TX 78216

494-5061www.coker.org

Colonial Hills united Methodist Child Development

Center5247 Vance Jackson


www.colonialhills.info

Community Bible Church Kids Day out

2477 North Loop 1604 ESan Antonio, TX 78232

477-5174www.communitybible.com

Country Kids Academy21002 Encino Commons Rd.


www.countrykidsacademy.com/

Crown of Life Lutheran Pre-School

19291 Stone Oak Pkwy.San Antonio, TX 78258

490-9860www.crownoflifesa.org

educare Child Care Center, inc.

3838 West Ave.San Antonio, TX 78213

979-9219

gan gani Preschool14541 Blanco Rd.


www.gangani.org

Heintz Preschool16550 Huebner Rd.


i’m Just A Kid!323 W. Sunset


Jewish Community Center


Childcare & Preschool DirectoryChild Care

12500 NW Military Hwy.San Antonio, TX 78231

302-6846

Just Kids Christian Learning Center

3060 Olmos Creek Dr.San Antonio, TX 78230

492-8840

Kids r Kids Schools of Quality Learning

1909 W BittersSan Antonio, TX 78248

798-5300www.krksa.com

Kids r Kids Quality Learning Center

21780 Hardy Oak Blvd.San Antonio, TX 78258

496-1200www.krksa.com

La Petite Academy1107 W Bitters Rd.


www.childtime.com

Little farm School5038 West Avenue


Little House Day Care1638 Basse Rd.


Little vineyard Preschool1323 Brookstone


Luv n Care Child Development Center13211 Huebner Rd.


Montessori Schoolhouse 10711 Dreamland Dr.


www.mymontessorischoolhouse.comMontessori 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 School619 Mount Sacred Heart Road


www.mountsacredheart.comMount 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 RoadSan Antonio, TX 78209

826-5601

rainbow Station Preschool322 E Sonterra Blvd.


www.rainbowstation.org

St. Andrew’s united Methodist week Day School

722 Robinhood PlaceSan Antonio, TX 78209

824-8737www.saumc.com

St. David’s episcopal School 1300 Wiltshire


www.saintdavids.net

St. george episcopal School 6904 West Ave.


www.saintgeorgeschool.org

St. Luke’s episcopal School15 St. Luke’s Lane


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

824-3171www.stpeterprince.org

St. Thomas episcopal School1416 N Loop 1604 E


Shearer Hills Baptist early Learning Center 12615 San Pedro


Spanish grove Academy22215 Wilderness OakSan 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!

The Acorn School210-826-8804

3501 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

www.theacornschool.netThe Acorn is a half day

educational preschool and kindergarten, enrolling children

ages 3-6. Based in Child

Development, children learn through enriching hands-on experiences. 5 to 1 student/

teacher ratio.

The Bilingual Child Academy210-701-8461

96 Trailcrest, San Antonio, TX 78232

www.bilingualchildacademy.com

The Bilingual Child Academy is a Dual Language & Language Immersion center which offers

preschool and school-age language enrichment classes. 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.

The children served by The Bilingual Child Academy will be

surrounded with experiences that will foster physical, social, academic, emotional, cultural

and cognitive growth to build a community of learners for the

future.

Thomas Jefferson Schoolhouse3110 NW Loop 410


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 School21785 Hardy Oak


www.goddardschool.comWhether gently holding infants, encouraging toddlers to share,

or providing preschoolers with enriching activities, The


Childcare & Preschool DirectoryGoddard School ® supports the healthy development of children

from 6 weeks to 6 years.

The wright Start Learning Center

6411 Vance JacksonSan Antonio, TX 78230

558-6882

SouTH CenTrAL

Bizzy Beez Child Care Center4647 Roosevelt


Blessed Sacrament Academy Child Development Center

1135 Mission Rd.San Antonio, TX 78210

532-5363www.bsacdc.org

Carino Child Care Center435 Sims Ave.


Jennie & Mikie’s Child Care1110 Halliday Ave.


La Mision Summer Kid Kamp2211 S. Hackberry St.


Lil Tikes Day Care Center2710 Tortuga St.


Little Treasures/Tesoritos539 Carlisle


Little wonderland Child Care510 W. Theo Ave.


Make a wish Daycare10503 Roosevelt


Michael’s Child Care Center645 Kayton Ave.


Poppys Kiddie Kampus1134 Gillette Blvd.


ray ellison family Center Palo Alto College

1400 W. VillaretSan Antonio, TX 78224

486-3500

San Antonio Cottage #2706 Division


Southern Angels Day Care Center

102 Octavia Pl.San Antonio, TX 78214

532-6435

Teeter Totter Child Care Center6031 S. Flores, Suite 101San Antonio, TX 78214

932-2029

Tot spot Children’s Daycare6503 S. Flores St.


Training wheels Learning Center

1921 RigbySan Antonio, TX 78210

359-9434

eAST

Carmelite Learning Center2006 Martin Luther King Dr.


eman Christian Academy903 S WW White Rd.


Holli Hills Day Care Center2430 Wayne


Jubilee Child Development Center, LLC

2931 S. W.W. White Rd.San Antonio, TX 78222

337-7727

K & K Development & Learning Center

4518 Lord RoadSan Antonio, TX 78220

648-5430

Kids zone Christian Day Care111 Dunaff St.


nanny nite Child Care3155 Ackerman Rd.


our Second Home5635 FM 78

Kirby, TX 78219661-3756

Pecan valley Child Care Center4359 Greco Dr.


Safari Learning Center5430 Old Seguin Rd.


St. Phillips College Child Development Center

2207 WyomingSan Antonio, TX 78203

486-2500

Stephanie’s Angels1411 Upland Rd.


norTH eAST

All Kids 1st Learning Academy270 Antrim Dr.


Bo Peep Learning Center12919 Park Crossing


Bright Kid’s Day Care4230 Clear Spring


Brighton School14207 Higgins Rd.


www.brightonsa.org

Career Point Day School3939 Thousand Oaks


Castle Hills Learning Center2769 Nacogdoches Rd.San Antonio, TX 78217

826-5650

The Children’s greenhouse10500 Nacogdoches


Christian world Learning Center

6633 Walzem Rd.San Antonio, TX 78239

657-5262

Discovery world Learning Center

6020 FountainwoodSan Antonio, TX 78233

655-6941

eisenhauer rd. Baptist School & Day Care

3950 Eisenhauer Rd.San Antonio, TX 78218

655-6831


Childcare & Preschool Directoryfuture generations Daycare

and Learning Center7608 Narrow Pass

Live Oak, TX 78233653-4227

Happyland Day Care Center4168 Stahl Rd.


Holy Trinity Presbyterian Day School

16245 Nacogdoches San Antonio, TX 78247

599-7640

Kids-r-Delightful11211 O’Connor Rd.


Kids r fun13032 Nacogdoches Rd.

#204-207San Antonio, TX 78217

650-5437

Kids r fun #2 4503 Thousand Oaks


King of Kings Child Care Center

13888 DreamwoodSan Antonio, TX 78233

656-6509www.sakingofkings.com

Loving Christian Learning Center

4222 Sunshadow St.San Antonio, TX 78217

650-4258

MacArthur Park Lutheran School

2903 NacogdochesSan Antonio, TX 78217

822-5374

Ms. Annie’s Daycare Center12134 El Sendero


Mulberry School15656 Classen


www.koolkidslc.com

new Horizons School3700 Ridge Country St.San Antonio, TX 78247

494-7022

nite-owl Child Care Center11220 Perrin Beitel #114San Antonio, TX 78217

599-1095

northern Hills uMC Day School

3703 N Loop 1604 ESan Antonio, TX 78247

654-8406www.nhumc.org

Precious Angel Learning Center & Daycare

13777 Judson Rd. Suite 101San Antonio, TX 78233

654-5500

resurrection Children’s Center5909 Walzem Rd.


San Antonio Country Day School

4194 Jung Rd.San Antonio, TX 78247

496-6033www.countrydayschool.netSan 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.

St. Margaret’s episcopal Day School

5310 Stahl Rd.San Antonio, TX 78247

657-0395www.stmargarets.us

St. Matthews united Methodist Day Care

2738 MacArthur ViewSan Antonio, TX 78217

826-4850

St. Pius Catholic School7734 Robin Rest Drive

San Antonio, TX210-824-6431

The Cherished Child at John Calvin Presbyterian Preschool

8102 MidcrownSan Antonio, TX 78239

657-9575www.johncalvinpresbyterian.

org

The growing Stage14435 Bulverde Rd.


Tree of Life Learning Center12525 Nacogdoches STE 107


Trinity Preschool5401 N Loop 1604 E


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 pre-

kindergarten ABEKA program for 4 & 5 year olds.

Triumphant Lutheran Preschool

21315 Bat Cave RoadGarden Ridge, TX 78266

210.651.9090 ext. 2 www.triumphantlutheran.orgTLP offers classes for young three-year-olds to five- year-

olds. Our mission is to provide an age-appropriate, Christian

based program where children grow academically, socially,

physically & emotionally.

windcrest Day School & Child Development

8101 MidcrownSan Antonio, TX 78239

655-9350www.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”!

Young Journeys Day School8142 Shin Oak Drive, Suite 106


SouTH eAST

Alice in wonderland Day Care Center

222 Pleasanton Rd.San Antonio, TX 78214

532-5683

Blessed Sacrement AcademyChild Development Center

1135 Mission Rd. San Antonio, TX 78210

532-5363

good Shepherd Lutheran Day Care

1630 Goliad Rd.San Antonio, TX 78223

333-0461www.goodshepherdlutheran.

com

Hands n Hands Childcare and Learning Center875 Hot Wells


Highland Hills Child Development Center

3314 S. Gevers St.San Antonio, TX 78210

532-3797

Kids Corner Learning Center6003 Return Dr.



Childcare & Preschool DirectoryKid Kountry early Learning

Center11708 Donop Rd.


Kid’s City Preschool & Learning Center

4217 Clark Ave.San Antonio, TX 78223

533-4500

Playtime Day Care11470 S Foster Rd.


Tot Spot Children’s Daycare6503 S Flores St.


wee friends Preschool & Day Care

3302 E Southcross Blvd.San Antonio, TX 78223

532-2224

weST

Air force village Child Care12455 Freedom Way


All My Children627 N Gen McMullenSan Antonio, TX 78228

438-1003

Angel Valley Christian Day Care1305 SW Loop 410 #125San Antonio, TX 78227

673-3019

Beanie Learning Center106 Las Palmas


Bustos Daycare & Learning Center

959 34th SW StreetSan Antonio, TX 78237

433-1580

Children’Summit Learning Center

2250 BenrusSan Antonio, TX 78228

435-7022www.childrens-summit.com

first Mexican Baptist Child Development Center

201 Meredith Dr.San Antonio, TX 78228

735-7861

gramma’s Place1911 Serene Valley


Happy Childcare and Learning Center

3414 Culebra Rd.San Antonio, TX 78228

434-4436

Little Smiles Day Care508 Cupples Rd. #5


Madonna neighborhood Center

1906 Castroville Rd.San Antonio, TX 78237

432-2374

noah’s Ark Day Care Center6610 Hwy 90 West


nonna Bear’s Play House9838 Misty Plain


Silver Spoons Preschool1627 Meadow Way


Temple of Praise early Child Development Center

1620 Pinn Rd.San Antonio, TX 78227

673-2000

valley Hi Assembly of god Daycare Center

4424 SW Loop 410San Antonio, TX 78227

674-6784www.valleyhiag.org

valley Hi Baptist Academy6623 SW Loop 410


Yogiland Too Learning Center2015 Bandera Rd.


norTH weST

Achievers Academy6002 Ingram


Apple Tree Day School10350 Bandera Rd. STE 200


Blue Bonnet Learning Center6810 Bandera Rd. Ste 1Leon Valley, TX 78238

520-7775

Bright ideas Child enrichment9433 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78240

694-4622

Buttons n Bows9035 Huebner Rd.


Children’s Enrichment Center6739 Callaghan


www.childrensenrichmentcenter.org

Discovery world Learning Center

5455 Prue Rd.San Antonio, TX 78240

691-0064

family endeavors Child Center9314 Ryder Dr.


giant Steps early Learning School

7900 Old Tezel Rd.San Antonio, TX 78250

521-6677 www.giantstepsschool.com

Humble Creek Ranch Youth & Sports Academy7430 Prue Rd.

San Antonio TX 78249509-8300

KidCare Drop-in4953 NW Loop 410


Kiddie Planet Learning Center7326 Louis Pasteur


Kids’ Campus Child Care8036 Fredericksburg Rd.San Antonio, TX 78229

692-9224

Kids Campus Care Center II5440 Babcock Rd. Suite 100


Kids r Kids Quality Learning Center

10002 Camino BanderaSan Antonio, TX 78254

523-1100 www.krksa.com

Kids R Kids – Liberty Field(210) 681-5437

10606 Liberty Field RoadSan Antonio, Texas 78254www.krklibertyfield.com

Kids world Day Care Center7790 Mainland St.




Little red Caboose6304 Babcock


Montessori earth School4911 Golden Quail


www.montessoriearthschool.com

northwest Hills Christian School

6585 Heath Circle Dr.San Antonio, TX 78250

522-1102

Playworks early Childhood & Youth Program9480 Braun Rd


www.playworks-cdc.com

The Pillars Christian Learning Center

11040 Reed Road, San Antonio, TX 78251

210-523-2613 HYPERLINK “http://www.thepillarsclc.com” www.

thepillarsclc.com

St. Paul’s Catholic Learning Center

1201 DonaldsonSan Antonio, TX 78228

738-8715

Shepherd of theHills Lutheran School

6914 WurzbachSan Antonio, TX 78240

614-3741www.shlutheran.org

Suburban School5409 Encino Park Road

San Antonio, Texas 78240(210) 696-0213

Summerlin Child Care6387 De Zavala Rd.


The Mustard Seed early Learning Center(210) 688-7003

11555 Galm Road #200Two miles outside Loop 1604 &

Shaenfield Roadwww.mustardseedelc.comThe 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 ParkwaySan Antonio, TX 78258

210-492-3553www.montessorisa.org <http://

www.montessorisa.org> The early years of infancy and childhood are the foundation

for life. The Montessori School of San Antonio provides

children with a developmentally appropriate environment that is carefully prepared to meet the

needs of the whole child. Areas of emphasis include Practical

Life, Sensorial, Math, Language Arts, and Cultural studies.

Trinity united Methodist School5319 Newcome Dr.


www.trinityums.org

university united Methodist Day School

5084 De Zavala Rd.San Antonio, TX 78249

691-2704www.uumcsatx.org

uTSA Child Development Center

6900 North Loop 1604 W Lot 11San Antonio, TX 78249

458-6364www.utsa.edu/cdc

westover Hills Learning Center

9340 Westover Hills Blvd.

San Antonio, TX 78251

523-1505

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Children’s Playhouse

835 W. Southcross Blvd.


924-2277

Crossroads Christian Academy

5834 Ray Ellison


623-4500

Heavenly Place Child

Development Center

1433 Sommerset Rd.


924-7030

Little Clues Day Care Center

and Learning Center

6103 S Zarzamora


927-1053

Mt. olive Lutheran Daycare

and Learning Center

3550 W. Loop 1604 S


210-673-6651

Poppy’s Kiddie Kampus

200 Briggs Ave.


922-5382

BABYSiTTing/nAnnieS

AuPair Care

800-428-7247

www.AuPairCare.com

MuLTiPLe LoCATionS

Childrens LighthouseStone Oak (210) 495-ABCD

Alamo Ranch (210) 256- ABCDHelotes (210) 695-4988

www.ChildrensLighthouse.comCountry Home Learning Center www.countryhomelearningcenter.com

Call 210-687-1002Country 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 λWaterpark λAdventure

Jungle Indoor Playground λPutt-Putt Golf Course λGymnasium λ1950’s-Style Soda Shop λMovie Theater

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YMCA of greater San AntonioSan Antonio, TX

246-9630www.ymcasatx.org

Primrose Schoolat Sonoma ranch

210-372-148814875 Kyle Seale Pkwy., San

Antonio, TX www.PrimroseSonomaRanch.com

Primrose Schoolof Huebner village

210-479-92002410 Huebner Park,

San Antonio, TX www.PrimroseHuebnerVillage.com

Primrose Schoolat Cibolo Canyons

210-479-70993330 TPC Parkway, San

Antonio, TXwww.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®.


Who can forget their child’s first word? It was likely your name, but maybe it was “bawww”

(ball) which lit up your faces with a smile. It feels natural to celebrate, praise, and applaud our toddlers as they acquire new language skills daily. In turn, such enthusiasm encourages a child to speak additional words.

However, University of Iowa psychology professor Bob McMurray, Ph.D. says parents stop emphasizing language as their kids leave toddlerhood. Since a preschool child’s vocabulary is a critical predictor of school preparedness and reading comprehension, it is important parents do what they can to boost it.

McMurray’s research indicates a vocabulary explosion (or “word spurt”) is dependent upon a child learning a mix of words, both easy and not easy and all at once. Interestingly, vocabulary explosions specifically require “more difficult words than easy words.” The professor and other language profes-sionals make the following suggestions to boost your child’s verbal skills.

Mealtime Magic (Hold the Thesaurus)A child’s vocabulary can be enhanced by our

talk at the dinner table. Use moments at mealtimes to introduce new words, especially challenging ones since you’ll have their attention in a pleasant setting. What to discuss? In a mealtime study, Dr. Diane Beals and her colleagues at the University of Tulsa discovered that 3- and 4-year-olds who were exposed to uncommon words such as “boxer,” “wriggling,” or “tackle,” scored higher on standardized tests at age 5. Beals says forget about serving up a thesaurus at the table and instead discuss “your day or something cool you saw at the store.” Bringing in new words helps them form connections between words and real-life events.

Lovely Language from LitReading your child a story creates magic for

both of you and is beneficial to their growing vocabulary when you ask lots of questions during the story, checking for understanding. If your preschooler does not recognize a word when you quiz her, ask her to study the illustration for clues. Classics like “Where the Wild Things Are” contains new words your child may not otherwise hear and accom-modate such as “rumpus” and “gnashed.” Throughout the book, continue to interact with your child, asking open-ended questions such as “What do you suppose will happen next?” and “Why do you suppose Max felt so angry?” Such interactions involving novel vocabulary will improve the quality of their language skills, setting them up for increased success in school.

Guessing for SuccessConsider a little restraint to challenge your

child. McMurray suggests instead of automatically doling out definitions for your preschooler when they are stumped on a word’s meaning, you should give clues and allow her to figure it out on her own. If, for example, the word in question is “equestrian,” give her hints such as saddle, mane or stable. It can also be helpful to “tell them what it isn’t” So you could say “not cows, but…”

Stage Your Own ‘Show & Tell’Who says “show and tell” is just for school? You

can easily use this format to describe and discuss an object to expand their vocabulary outside of school. You might demonstrate the hand chopper you use to dice vegetables, explaining how the appliance func-tions and saves you time. You could show your child the checks in your checkbook, discussing how the small sheets of paper may be used for payments. The

By Michele Ranard, M.Ed.

5 Ways to Get Ready to Read!

Encourage YourPreschooler’s Vocabulary


important thing is to have your child’s attention and provide something to touch and to see to anchor vocabulary within their memories.

Make Believe & MimeEngaging your child in pretend play will

introduce her to a wider variety of vocabu-lary words. If you are playing restaurant, for example, there are all sorts of unfamiliar words that can be integrated into the session – includ-ing menu, hostess, variety, or beverage. If she wants to land on the moon, vocabulary words such as lunar, satellite, or gravity might be incorporated.

Outside of pretend play, parents can help their children better remember the meanings of words by acting them out. Even simply explain-ing that shrugging your shoulders means “I don’t know” is helpful.

Is all the acting and drama really necessary? Consider a University of Chicago study that is the first to connect gesture, vocabulary and school preparedness. Conducted by Susan Goldin-Meadow, the results indicate children who use more gestures at 14 months have larger vocabularies at 54 months and are better prepared for school. Goldin-Meadow indicates “Child gesturing could play an indirect role in word learning by eliciting timely speech from parents” since a child pointing to an object like a cup might elicit a response from the parent such as “Yes, that’s a cup!”

Try all five of these strategies to boost your child’s verbal repertoire today and help her become a better reader tomorrow.”

Michele Ranard is passionate about partnering with parents to help kids succeed. She is a mother, academic tutor/counselor, and freelance writer with a master’s in counseling.

Resources:

■■ Goldin-Meadow, Susan. “Kids’ Gestures Foretell Better Vocabularies.” Journal of Developmental Psychology. Feb 2009. http://goldin-meadow-lab.uchicago.edu/sgm.html

■■ McMurray, Bob. “Defusing the Childhood Vocabulary Explosion.” Science. August 2007. http://www.psychology.uiowa.edu/faculty/mcmurray/science/

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