Childcare and Education
Child & Adult Care, Education
RESPITE CARE:
Arc of the Capital Area - offers respite twice a month
ARCH National Respite Network & Resource Center- national respite locator service. 1-800-473-1727. archrespite.org.
CHILDCARE REFERRAL SERVICES/FUNDING:
Any Baby Can- Limited funds available to families with children ages 0-12 ½ years. 512-454-3743.
Austin Travis County MHMR 512-483-5800
Camp C.A.M.P.- Respite Club; “Nights Out” Program. 512-292-3575/292-3572.
Austin Families, Inc.- childcare provider resource & referral 512-327-7660
Austin ISD Pre-K Program 512-414-4770
Care Co.- Temporary on-site childcare & child services 512-836-2600
Child Care Aware 1-800-424-2246
DHS- list of accredited childcare centers 512-834-0162
Family Outreach- Williamson County 512-388-8900
Easter Seals (512) 478-2581 6 weeks-5 years old
http://centraltx.easterseals.com
Head Start Center- Austin 512-451-7361; Round Rock 512-255-4536; Florence 817-793-3011; Bartlett 817-527-4421; Georgetown 512-863-5259; Taylor 512-365-1070; Leander 512-259-9010
Taylor Even Start-childcare, nutritious snacks and a parent resource center.512-352-1730
Work Source Childcare Solutions- 512-302-0710 http://www.worksourceaustin.com/childcare
Texas Assoc of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies 1-866-TXCHILD
Texas Child Care Hotline -1-800-862-5252
Training Connections 512-478-5725 825 E. 53rd ½ Street, Austin, TX 78751
CHILDCARE CENTERS/HOMES:
Cen-Tex Family Services, Inc - Offers head start program for pre school children (children with diagnosed disabilities will be accepted once they have turned three). 1-800-484-6634 code 7737
Child, Inc.- for income-eligible families as determined by DHS. Provides social, nutrition, health services. 16 centers in Austin. 6 weeks-6 years. 512-451-7361
El Buen Pastor Early Child Development Center- 512-476-4505; after school care.
Extend-a-Care- 512-472-9402; 5-12 years; after school program.
Faith Presbyterian Child Development Center 512-444-7870
First United Methodist Child Development Center 512-478-5709
The Foundation Child Development Center- 512-462-3599; 6615 Manchaca Road in Austin; 18 months-5 years.
Manchaca United Methodist 512-280-2552
LifeWorks (512) 441-8336
Emergency shelter & case mgt for abused youth ages 10-17. Counseling & intake available 24 hrs/day.
http://www.lifeworksweb.org
Open Door Preschool- 512-445-2698; 0-5 years old; daycare.
Sammy’s House- 512-280-9254; registered child care specializing in infants & toddlers; Monday-Friday 6:30am-6:30pm.
San Juan Child Development Center- 512-927-2746; 1117 Tillery in Austin; Infant-13 years.
Stepping Stone 512-459-0258 steppingstoneschool.com
YMCA Child Care Centers- 18 months-5 years; Austin 512-891-9622; Round Rock 512-244-0288.
FINDING IN-HOME PROVIDERS/OTHER POSSIBILITIES (childcare or respite):
Concordia University 512-486-2000
Rosedale School 512-414-3617
St. Edward's University- Call 512-448-8530/448-8426 or fax 512-448-8549 to post an ad in the student newspaper.
University of Texas- post an ad in the student paper 512-471-5244; place an ad on the board in the UT Child Development Center 512-471-4682.
INDIVIDUAL RESPITE PROVIDERS:
Deborah Avalos- Provides in home and in the community care for children with developmental disabilites 512-219-1027.
Roxanne Balusek- Special Ed. Teacher. Evenings & weekends in her home in Round Rock. 512-388-7508.
Daniel Butler- Teacher's aid at Hill Country Middle School in Eanes. References available. 512-292-1912.
Nancy Clem- Bastrop County Area. 512-321-1256.
Terri Coahran- in her home for children with emotional disorders and mild physical disabilities. 1-888-926-2253.
Donna Lawson- AISD Speech Pathologist. Quality, professional, short-term care for senior citizens, students and/or adults with special needs, disabilities or chronic illness. 512-282-8487.
Vicki Livick- Provides in-home care for children with autism, developmental delay, mental retardation, PDD, and mild physical disabilities. Available weekdays until 7PM and weekends or summer. 512-288-9842.
Nancy Langdon Registered Day Home- Provides inclusive childcare. 512-837-8167. All ages
Maria Elena Rios- Inclusive childcare setting. 512-442-6249.
Nikki Werkman- Registered Respirator Therapist. Provides care for children who require a ventilator, tracheotomy, oxygen, nebulizer, and Apnea monitor. Open to all types of disabilities. 512-329-9003.
RESPITE PROVIDERS- AGENCIES & CAMPS:
Austin Community Nursery School- Inclusive childcare for ages 6 weeks to 5 years for children with emotional and mild physical disabilities. Full time day care only. 512-836-2310/442-2301.
Austin Families Inc.- Child care locating service for Austin and surrounding counties. 512-327-7878/327-7660.
Beaver Brooke- Inclusive childcare setting. Monthly fee; accepts special needs children. 512-331-0881/258-6439.
Brentwood Oaks Development Preschool- Inclusive childcare for 2 yrs to kindergarten; sliding fee possible; accepts special needs (except for wheelchairs). 512-835-5984.
Capitol City Creative School- Provides childcare for children with a variety of conditions, including respiratory, heart monitor, cerebral palsy, hearing and speech, and mental retardation/mental health. 512-478-9511.
Child, Inc.- income guidelines; must be working, in job training, or in school. 30-day job search permitted. 512-459-1518.
Cradles to Kids- Inclusive childcare setting. Full week and part-time rates; accepts children with special needs. 512-331-5400/388-4567.
Down Home Ranch Weekend Camp- One camp per month. 1-888-926-2253; downhome@gte.net.
El Buen Early Childhood Center- Inclusive childcare setting. Ages 2-12 years old. O/C; Asthma; CP; mild disabilities. 512-476-4505. Spanish speaking.
Extend-a-Care for Kids- Inclusive childcare setting for elementary school children. Sliding scale fees; after-school program; parents must be working or in school. Summer program available. 512-472-9402.
Family Enhancement Systems- Registry of professional private pay providers for all levels of care for all disabilities. 512-264-0364.
Kids Space Day Care- Provides drop-in childcare for children with all types of disabilities. 512-244-7774/918-2562.
La Petite- Inclusive childcare setting. Accepts special needs children. 512-259-0264. 6 weeks to 11 years
Little Dudes Learning Center- Provides inclusive childcare for all types of disabilities; 12 mos-5years; before & after school care and summer camp ages 5-11 years. 512-442-0405/447-7906/442-0021.
Generations Child Development- Provides inclusive childcare for all types of disabilities. Open weekdays and Saturdays 8AM-6PM. 512-832-5045.
Night Care Solutions- Provides inclusive childcare for all types of disabilities. Services available 6PM-12AM. 512-832-5045.
Open Door Preschools- Priority given to children ages 2-5 yrs with disabilities. 512-445-2698 Bouldin St.; 512-477-9632 West 10th St.
Open Door Infant Center- Inclusive childcare setting for ages 2 months to 5 years. Priority given to children with disabilities. 512-481-0775.
Play & Learn- Provides childcare for children with limited disabilities. Open 7am-12am weekdays. 512-927-1148.
Educare Rest Care- For young adults regardless of disability. 512-873-0082.Vocational Work
Respite Care of San Antonio- Licensed emergency shelter for children with developmental disabilities. 210-737-1212.
T.R.E.E.S.- Respite services offered at The Wolfe Lodge in Dripping Springs, Texas. 512-844-7200.
Williamson County Home Health Care- Respite, personal care, homemaking services. 512-930-4135; 1-800-846-4200; 1980 S. Austin Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626
SPECIAL SITTERS:
Holly DeBower 288-6832
Janelle Baughn 288-6832
Rita Heard 825-7728
Marla Dumont 328-0328
Megan Dalton 306-0693
Melissa Shaw 416-8465
Evan Welsh 837-3251
RECREATION/SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES:
ARCIL- social/rec class; Fridays 9am-11pm; 512-832-6349.
ATCMHMR Recreation Services 512-483-5800
Camp C.A.M.P. (Children's Association for Maximum Potential)- 210-292-3567; campcamp.org
Challenge Air- Non-profit organization based in Dallas; provides disabled and seriously ill children the opportunity to soar above their limitations by offering them the freedom of flight with a disabled pilot at planned events around the country. challengeair.com; 214-351-3353.
Challenger Baseball- provides boys and girls with disabilities the opportunity to experience the emotional development and the fun of playing Little League Baseball. 443-0844/441-4128 for more information.
DAY PROGRAMS:
Good Times Social Club 512-345-0232 Don & Jo Rettberg
Imagine Art 512-448-1840
Internet: free-isp-internet-access.net
McBeth Recreation Center 512-974-9011; 2401 Columbus Dr, Austin TX 78746
Round Rock Parks and Recreation 512-218-5540
Adaptive Camp for teens Contact Clay Madsen
Salsa Classes for Stand Up & Sit Down Dancers streetsalsa.com
S.H.A.C. 512-442-3366 tmhc.org/shac 3205 S 1st Austin, TX 78746
Special Olympics of TX 512-835-9873; 7714 Chevy Chase Dr Bldg#4 Ste 120, Austin TX 78746
St. David's Wheelchair Fitness Program 512-867-5141
Summer Camp Directory (for children with special needs): Austin Travis County MHMR 583-5800;
AISD Parent & School Support Team 414-2049; Arc of the Capital Area 476-7044.
Swim Lessons lakewayaquawellness.com
The Guided Tour, Inc.- Travel for persons with developmental & physical challenges. guidedtour.com
Tinka's Dance Studio 512-451-1820/251-9161
TRIPS, Inc.- vacations for people with special needs. tripsinc.com.
TX Dept of Human Services Day Activity & Health Services 1-888-834-7406
Williamson County MR services, recreation program, 255-1720
Head Start (Travis County)
Operating Agency: Child, Inc.
818 E. 53rd St. Austin, TX 78751
(512) 451-7361 Main
Education:
English as a Second Language & Citizenship Classes:
Manos De Cristo (512) 477-7454
ACC (512) 223-7532 / 223-7799 / 223-7026
ARCIL (512) 832-6349
Independent Living Classes (Human Sexuality, Stress Mgt, Cooking, Money Mgt, Employment Resources, etc).
Literacy
Austin (512) 478-7323
Williamson County (512) 244-6647
Tutors
House of Tutors (512) 472-6666 http://www.houseoftutors.com/index.html
