Early Childhood Education
Olga Madrid Learning Center: Where Purpose Meets Possibility
At the YWCA Olga Madrid Learning Center, we are more than childcare—we are a launchpad for lifelong success.
As a Texas Rising Star 4-Star Accredited program, we provide year-round, high-quality early education for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, grounded in equity, inclusion, and excellence.
Our classrooms are vibrant, intentional spaces that nurture curiosity, confidence, and compassion. Through a whole-child, research-based curriculum, we support:
School readiness across academic and social-emotional domains
Ongoing developmental assessments that guide individualized learning
Parent-teacher conferences and strong family partnerships
A belief that you are your child’s first and most important teacher
A data-driven program that grows with every child and family
We provide daily nutritious meals at no cost and ensure access through CCS subsidies, United Way scholarships, and military/corporate discounts—because high-quality care should be available to all.
Rooted in the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, Olga Madrid is a place of belonging, learning, and powerful beginnings.
Choose Olga Madrid—where children lead, families thrive, and futures take flight.
Our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 7:00-5:30.
The YWCA San Antonio offers preschool and afterschool childcare services for children 6 weeks to 12 years of age. Children are exposed to age-appropriate, educational activities that improve cognitive, physical, and emotional well-being. Our goal is to provide children with activities and experiences that promote optimal growth and development.
What We Do
What can you expect?
Texas Rising Star ****
Small classroom ratios
School readiness
We promote a fun environment where every experience can be a learning opportunity.
Nutritious meals provided by SA Food Bank
Every child deserves the chance to thrive—and it starts with quality early education.
At Olga Madrid Learning Center, we believe in the power of a strong start to shape a strong future.High-quality early learning doesn’t just prepare children for school—it unlocks their full potential. It builds healthy brains, strengthens emotional resilience, and lays the foundation for lifelong confidence, curiosity, and success.No matter a child’s background or ability, early learning opens doors. And we’re here to open as many as possible.
The Impact of Quality Early Childhood Education
At Olga Madrid Center, we deliver more than care, we deliver opportunity, stability, and a powerful start for every child and family we served.
At the YWCA Olga Madrid Learning Center, we do more than provide childcare—we lay the foundation for confident, capable, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow. Our year-round early education program serves children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, offering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment where every child—including those with differing abilities—is seen, supported, and celebrated.
As a Texas Rising Star 4-Star Accredited center, we exceed rigorous quality standards and align with NAEYC best practices, ensuring that each child receives responsive, developmentally appropriate care and education grounded in equity and excellence.
What Sets Us Apart:
Small class sizes & low child-to-teacher ratios for meaningful connections and personalized learning
A research-based, culturally responsive curriculum that builds school readiness and lifelong skills
Inclusive, play-based experiences that spark curiosity, communication, and emotional growth
Adaptive classrooms where children of all abilities thrive together
A commitment to equity, empathy, and whole-child development
Nutritious meals provided daily—breakfast, lunch, and snacks at no additional cost
We make high-quality care accessible by accepting Child Care Services (CCS), offering United Way scholarships, and providing military and corporate discounts.
Rooted in the YWCA’s mission to eliminate racism and empower women, we are building more than early learners—we’re building a generation ready to lead.d equipped for success.
Interested in any of the programs?
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This is dependent on the child’s age. Click here for the Supply list
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This program only offers 20 spots at our location. The children who receive free tuition are selected by the City of San Antonio Early Head Start coordinators. If you would like to apply you can visit their website.