Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Child Care & Early Learning Center in San Antonio
Country Kids Academy was founded in 2004 by a family deeply committed to early childhood education. As a family-owned institution, we combine over 147 years of collective teaching experience with a personalized approach to child development. Our programs cater to infants through pre-kindergarten, emphasizing individualized learning plans aligned with the Frog Street curriculum. We maintain a secure, nurturing environment featuring advanced safety measures, expansive outdoor play areas, and consistent communication with parents through dedicated engagement tools.Our team of experienced educators fosters respect and kindness using Love & Logic principles while prioritizing physical activity and hands-on learning experiences. With flexible scheduling options and a focus on community-building, we aim to create a home-like atmosphere where children develop essential life skills and academic foundations.
Services
Infant Daycare
Toddler Programs
Preschool Curriculum
Pre-K Preparation
Summer Camp
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 147+ years combined teaching experience
- Personalized learning plans using Frog Street curriculum
- Secure facilities with fingerprint access and CCTV monitoring
- Expansive half-acre outdoor play areas for physical development
- Experienced educators maintaining 15:1 child-to-staff ratios
What people say
Amazing teachers
Clean facilities
Personalized learning plans
Strong communication
Positive environment
Services
Infant Daycare
Our infant program provides personalized attention for babies aged 6 weeks to 1 year. Experienced caregivers follow individualized schedules for feeding, napping, and developmental milestones while maintaining strict safety protocols. Daily updates keep parents informed about their baby's progress through our communication app.
Toddler Programs
Designed for 2-3 year olds, our toddler program balances structured learning with free play. Daily activities promote language development, motor skills, and social interaction through themed lessons and outdoor exploration on our secure campus.
Preschool Curriculum
Our preschool program for 3-4 year olds combines literacy-focused activities with hands-on learning experiences. Certified teachers use Love & Logic principles to develop emotional intelligence while preparing children for academic success through Frog Street curriculum materials.
Pre-K Preparation
This program prepares 4-5 year olds for school transition through structured literacy, math, and social-emotional learning. Our Frog Street Pre-K curriculum includes science exploration and creative activities in a secure environment with daily parent updates.
Summer Camp
Our summer camp for 4-8 year olds offers themed weekly adventures with educational components. Children engage in outdoor activities, creative projects, and special events while maintaining a structured routine with nutritious meals and safety monitoring.
People
Michael Braswell
Co-Owner
Co-owner with extensive childcare experience, Michael leads operations while maintaining family values. He ensures program quality and facility standards meet rigorous safety requirements.
Mandi Braswell
Co-Owner/Director
As co-owner and director, Mandi oversees curriculum implementation and staff development. With educational leadership background, she maintains Frog Street curriculum fidelity and parent communication protocols.
Questions
What age groups do you serve?
We serve children from 6 weeks through 8 years old across our infant, toddler, preschool, pre-K, and summer camp programs.
Are meals provided?
Yes, we provide nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks daily, with accommodations for dietary restrictions and allergies.
How do you communicate with parents?
We use a dedicated parent communication app for daily updates, photos, and important notifications about your child's activities and progress.
What safety measures are in place?
Our facility features fingerprint access control, CCTV monitoring, secure entry systems, and regular safety drills to ensure child protection.
Do you offer part-time programs?
Yes, we offer two and three-day weekly options for children aged 2+ with full-day sessions on selected weekdays.
What curriculum do you use?
We implement the Frog Street curriculum for infants through pre-K, supplemented with Love & Logic principles for social-emotional development.
