Childcare and Education

Child & Adult Care, Education

Please Note: The individuals and organizations listed below are not in any way affiliated with The Arc of the Capital Area, unless specifically noted. The Arc encourages you to always perform your own background and referrence checks before entrusting your children to outside care.

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 services512-836-2600

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- 512-302-0710http://www.worksourceaustin.com/childcare
Texas Assoc of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies1-866-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. http://opendoorpreschool.org

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 shelterfor 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