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San Antonio has 23 public libraries where your preschooler can learn the joys of reading.

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These organizations offer emotional and physical support to San Antonio parents and their preschoolers

Preschool Classes and Camps
Preschool classes and camps include dance classes, art classes, swimming classes and summer camps.



Giant Steps Early Learning School

At Giant Steps Learning School, your preschooler will receive top-notch care in a safe, fun and nurturing environment.

Giant Steps Early Learning School is situated on 1.5 wooded acres on the northwest side of San Antonio. The school offers a preschool program for children ages 2-4 years old and a transitional kindergarten program for children ages 4 1/2-6 years old. Giants Steps features cottage style classrooms with covered porches, as well as wooded and shaded outdoor play areas.

Giants Steps Curriculum

The programs at Giant Steps Early Learning Center are structured with an academic calendar from mid-August through May. The curriculum integrates phonics, literature, math, art, music, science, computers and outdoor play centered around a monthly theme. The day is divided into small group time with a certified teacher or assistant, large group time with teacher instruction, and recreational time, including free center indoors and play time outdoors.

At Giant Steps, they believe their unique structured, yet flexible program will help youngsters prepare for the schedule of a regular kindergarten program.

Giant Steps Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:00am-3:30 pm
Extended Care: 3:30 pm-5:30pm

Family Involvement

You will never feel out of touch with your preschooler's learning development. Giant steps offers daily communication folders and regular progress reports.

Throughout the year, Giant Steps features special events for students and their families, including water days, field days, holiday parties, an end of the year graduation ceremony and much more.

Giant Steps Summer Program

The summer camps at Giant Steps Early Learning School offer a relaxed programs centered around arts and crafts, cooking, construction, reading, water play and social interaction. The summer program is for children ages 3-6 years old and offers half day, full day and full day with extended care options.

Session 1: June 11-29 - Exploring Outer Space
Session 2: July 9-27 - Exploring the Ocean
Session 3: July 30-Aug 3 - Exploring Creative Art

Monday: Hands-on art
Tuesday: Cooking
Wednesday: Construction
Thursday: Famous Children's Author
Friday: Water Play

Giant Steps Early Learning Center Information

7900 Old Tezel Road
San Antonio, TX 78250
(210) 521-6677

Owner and certified teacher Jennifer Dhaemers: jennifer@giantstepsschool.com

Additional Information

Visit the Giant Steps Website

Meet the Giant Steps Staff

Print a Summer Enrollment Form