Colonial Hills UMC Child Development Center

02/27/2026

02/27/2026

Teach our little ones that they are strong, smart, kind, and wonderfully made.I am enough. You are enough. We are enough.

02/27/2026

DIRECTORS CORNER
There are moments when I pause and think about the impact we have on our little ones. In early childhood, we plant seeds of belonging, joy, and possibility. Seeds that follow them into school, into adulthood, and into the world they will one day lead. I’m proud of the work we do and the future we’re helping to grow.

02/26/2026

GREAT NEWS, COLONIAL HILLS FAMILIES!

We Are Now an Approved Odyssey ESA School!

Tuition Support Available for 3‑ and 4‑Year‑Olds

Colonial Hills Child Development Center has been officially approved to participate in the Texas Odyssey Education Savings Account (ESA) Program.

This means eligible families may receive state-funded tuition assistance for their preschooler.

Who Can Apply

✔ Families with a 3‑ or 4‑year‑old

✔ Families who want to use Odyssey funds toward tuition at Colonial Hills Child Development Center

Important Deadline

Apply by March 17

Applications submitted after this date cannot be considered for this funding round.

How to Apply

1. Visit the Odyssey ESA website https://educationfreedom.texas.gov/?utm_source=gg&utm_medium=se&utm_campaign=u037538_na_tx&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23428051173&gbraid=0AAAAA-6B1YQJDxqVqyUbSvEXnU8ku5XNF&gclid=CjwKCAiAqKbMBhBmEiwAZ3UboBkxuq3u0EWHY2H5S7OJ8qGrayL4pXpHKiPrvttuF7JxN5adUup1pRoC_AMQAvD_BwE

2. Create your parent account

3. Complete the application

4. Select Colonial Hills Child Development Center

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to receive financial support while keeping your child in a nurturing, early learning environment. Apply today!

Colonial Hills Child Development Center

Building bright futures together

Beginning February 4, 2026, parents can submit applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Education freedom accounts are designed to open doors, expand opportunities, and give each Texas child the chance to learn in the environment that fits them best.

02/22/2026

Early voting in San Antonio today, Sunday, Feb. 22, runs from 12 PM to 6 PM.

What this means for you

• These hours apply across Bexar County’s early voting locations.
• You can vote at any early voting site in the county as long as you’re registered.
• Today is one of the shorter voting days in the early voting period.

Early voting for the March 3, 2026 primary runs Feb. 17–27, with hours varying by day. Sundays are consistently listed as 12 PM–6 PM, including today.

02/22/2026

🎶 A FUN, POWERFUL MLK SONG FOR KIDS THAT TEACHES KINDNESS, COURAGE & UNITY! 🎶 “Dream Big, Stand Tall” is an upbeat kids hip-hop song inspired by the message of Martin Luther King Jr., created to help children understand big ideas in a simple, joyful way. This high-energy, call-and-response...

02/05/2026

01/25/2026

Weather Closure Notice – January 25, 2026

Dear Colonial Hills Families,

Northside/Northeast ISD has announced that all district offices and schools will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to extreme cold and potentially hazardous weather conditions. In alignment with this decision, Colonial Hills Child Development Center will also be closed on Monday to ensure the safety of our children, families, and staff.

At this time, we anticipate returning to our regular schedule on Tuesday. We will continue to monitor weather updates closely and will notify families promptly if anything changes.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize everyone’s safety.

Warmly,
Colonial Hills Child Development Center Leadership

11/05/2025

Need Food? Help Is Available in San Antonio

If you or your family are facing food insecurity, please know that support is available whether or not you have transportation.

No Transportation?

The San Antonio Food Bank partners with DoorDash to deliver emergency food boxes one time to eligible households who cannot travel to pick up food. To request delivery:

• Visit safoodbank.org/help or call (210) 337-3663
• Ask about the Emergency Food Delivery Program

Other Local Food Assistance Options:

• Meals on Wheels San Antonio• Home-delivered meals for seniors (60+) and disabled individuals
• Call (210) 735-5115 or visit mowsatx.org

• Catholic Charities San Antonio• Emergency food pantries, mobile distributions, SNAP assistance
• Locations: Guadalupe Community Center & St. Stephen’s CARE Center
• Call (210) 226-6178 or visit ccaosa.org

• Good Samaritan Emergency Food Pantry• Emergency food and optional case management
• 1600 Saltillo St, San Antonio, TX 78207
• Call (210) 434-5531

• The Salvation Army – Goslinowski Center• Crisis food assistance and homelessness prevention
• Visit salvationarmysanantonio.org or call (210) 352-2000

Find More Resources

• Visit findhelp.org and enter your ZIP code to explore nearby food programs.
• Check TPR’s guide for updated listings during high-demand periods

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