2507 Fredericksburg Rd | San Antonio, TX | 210-866-9201
Early Head Start
San Antonio Redeemer
Upbring Early Head Start Preschool is a free child development program that offers comprehensive support to infants/toddlers and their families in San Antonio, Texas.
Early Head Start
San Antonio Redeemer
Upbring Early Head Start Preschool is a free child development program that offers comprehensive support to infants/toddlers and their families in San Antonio, Texas.
Year Round Open Enrollment: Now Accepting Applications for Children Ages Infant to 3 years old!
Now accepting applications for children ages infant to 3 years old.
1,408 children given a nurturing place to learn
through Upbring Head Start Preschools in 2021
Upbring Early Head Start Preschool is a free child development program that offers a safe, inclusive place to learn, grow and thrive in San Antonio, Texas. Our families receive support and services to complement your child’s education as the kindergarten transition nears.
Kindergarten
Ready
Individual learning plans.
Every child is unique, so our supportive staff creates individual learning plans for each student.
No Cost
Preschool
Upbring Early Head Start Preschool is free to eligible families.
We welcome children ages infant to three years old, including children with special needs, in an inclusive setting. And every child receives nutritious, daily snacks each day!
Year Round Open Enrollment
We are always open for enrollment.
We use a criteria selection system along with categorically eligible factors to determine acceptance into the program.
How to Apply
Applying to Upbring Early Head Start Preschool - San Antonio Redeemer is easy. Simply click below and fill out the form to begin the application process. Once we receive your information, a Family Advocate will contact you soon to finalize the your application.
Early Head Start Eligibility Requirements
Upbring Early Head Start is a program for low-income families to help children be ready for school. We use a criteria selection system along with categorically eligible factors to determine acceptance into the program.
Upbring Early Head Start Preschool
- You must live within the county of where the services are being provided
- Your child must be 6-week-old by September 1 of the current school year
- Consideration for age eligible children entering mid-year are welcomed
- Your family must meet specific income or qualify under one of the following categories listed below
Categorically Eligible
- Is living in foster care and/or kinship placement
- Is living in a family that receives an ongoing cash assistance Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) grant
- Is living in a household with a family member who is supported by the income of parents or guardians who received Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Lacks a regular fixed adequate nighttime residence and meets the definition of homeless children or unaccompanied youth in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Income Eligibility
Income eligibility is based on 12 months of income (either the 12 months prior to application or the last calendar year). Your child may be eligible for Upbring Head Start if your family’s gross annual income does not exceed 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines for family size. Income we must consider is gross cash income, and it includes earned income, military income (including pay and allowances), veterans’ benefits, Social Security benefits, unemployment compensation and public assistance benefits. It also includes child support and any cash income from a vocational or college award.
Head Start reserves 10 percent of available slots for children with disabilities who qualify for Early Childhood Special Education.
These are general eligibility guidelines for your reference. Click below to learn more.
Who is Upbring?
Upbring has a rich legacy of serving children, families and communities in Texas through a strong network of programs and services focused on reducing recidivism in child abuse and improving long-term outcomes for all children. More than 135 years ago, Upbring sprouted as an organization dedicated to caring for and believing in all children who were otherwise on their own. While the agency has evolved throughout more than a century of service, its dedication to creating a better world for children, families and communities remains strong and firm.
Upbring Early Head Start - San Antonio Redeemer
2507 Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, TX 78201
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