Ms. Sandra Cantu
Head Start Site Manager
Cardenas Early Childhood Education Center
Phone Number: 210-444-7826
Ms. Jesusita Rios
Head Start Site Manager
Burleson Early Childhood Education Center
Phone Number: 210-444-7725
Ms. Sheila Ballagh
Head Start Site Manager
Stafford Early Childhood Education Center
Phone Number: 210-444-7900
Ms. Jeanette Rodriguez
Head Start Compliance / ERSEA Specialist
(ERSEA Services, Compliance, Monitoring, Health)
Phone Number: 210-444-7735
Ms. Leticia Coronado
Head Start Social Worker L.M.S.W.
(Mental Health Services)
Phone Number: 210-444-7904
Ms. Olga Puga
Head Start Special Education
(Disability Services)
Phone Number: 210-444-7900
Ms. Krista Silva
R.N. (Registered Nurse)
Phone Number: 210-444-7922
Ms. Rosemary Gutierrez
Secretary / Bookkeeper
Fax Number: 210-444-7848
Ms. Norma Salazar
Data Input Operator
Phone Number: 210-444-7825
Fax Number: 210-444-7848
Ms. Elena Rodriguez
Data Input Operator
Phone Number: 210-444-7825
Fax Number: 210-444-7848
Ms. Carmen Ruiz
Coordinator - Parent Advocates
Phone Number: 210-444-7735
Parent Advocates
Burleson ECC HEAD START
Ms. Sylvia Cadena: Ms. Hernandez/Ms. Perez
Ms. Ivis Portillo: Ms. Jackson/Ms. Alarcon
Mr. Daniel Rodriguez: Ms. Atkinson/Ms. Gaona
Ms. Gloria Gutierrez: Mr. Guzman/Ms. Cisneros
Ms. Carmen Ruiz: Ms. House/Ms. Abundis
Parent Advocates
Cardenas ECC HEAD START
Ms. Amy Herrera
Ms. Martha Trujillo
Mr. Robert Vasquez
Ms. Jennifer Martinez
Ms. Veronica Gutierrez
Ms. Denise Perez
Ms. Stephanie Garza
Ms. Farahnaz Kian
Parent Advocates
Stafford ECC HEAD START
Ms. Rosalva Lozano
Ms. Pat Shinton
Ms. Petra Johnson
Ms. Valerie Mireles
Ms. Mary Sandoval
Ms. Irman Vasquez
Ms. Susan Redmon
{Head Start}
"What all good teachers have in common . . . is that they set high standards for their children
and do not settle for anything less." Marva Collins
"New things are made familiar, and familiar things are made new." Samuel Johnson
The San Antonio and Bexar County HEAD START Program is committed to:
"Assisting eligible children and families of San Antonio and Bexar county with high quality educational,
nutritional, medical, dental, mental health, disability, and other services through strong partnerships
that promote success through school readiness and family strengthening."
What is HEAD START?
HEAD START was born and survived with the kind of spirit and determination that lives in the heart of all young
children. HEAD START is about the future. Perhaps more than any other social program of its time, it is a symbol
of hope for a better life for low-income children and their families.
The United States cannot afford to waste its young children and ignore their families. HEAD START provides
us with an important sense of hope that we have the potential for helping our most vulnerable children and
encouraging their families.
The program is designed to maximize the strengths and unique experiences of each child and family. Parents
are seen as the principle influence in their children's development and are direct participants and decsion makers
in the program. HEAD START staff and district personnel work together to support the spirit and philosophy
of the HEAD START program, which is based on mutual respect, self worth, and the provision of supportive
and nurturing relationships.
HEAD START is a comprehensive child development program that encompasses all aspects of a child's development
and learning. Upon entry to the program, each child receives required screenings to confirm that he or she is in good
health and is developing well. This is the initial determination of a child's overall health status, developmental strengths,
needs, and areas of identified concern, such as a possible serious delay or disability that may lead to referral.
After screening, the requirements for child observation and ongoing assessment continue throughout the child's
enrollment in HEAD START. Using appropriate observations and assessment procedures, staff and parents follow
each child's progress and experiences from his/her arrival in the program to the time he/she leaves. Through this
process, they come to know each child's strengths, interests, needs, and learning styles in order to individualize
the curriculum, to build on each child's prior knowledge and experiences, and to provide meaningful curriculum
experiences that support learning and development. In these ways, staff, parents, and programs support each
child in making progress toward determined developmental instructional and learning goals.
General Information:
HEAD START Early Childhood Centers of Edgewood include:
Burleson Early Childhood Center
4415 Monterrey Street
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210)-444-7725
Secretary: Ms. Rosemary Avila
Enrollment: 182
Cardenas Early Childhood Center
3300 Ruiz Street
San Antonio, TX 78228
(210)-444-7826
Secretary: Ms. Diana Miranda
Enrollment: 300
Stafford Early Childhood Center
611 S.W. 36th Street
San Antonio, TX 78237
(210)-444-7900
Secretary: Ms. Belinda Gonzales
Enrollment: 295
School Hours:
Monday - Fridays (as indicated on school district calendar) 7:45 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Instruction begins promptly at
7:45 a.m. Dismissal is at 3:00 p.m. daily unless otherwise noted.
Breakfast / Lunch:
All children within our three HEAD START Centers receive family style breakfast and family style lunch while at
school from our cafeteria.
Attendance:
* Daily school attendance is important for future school success. Once enrolled, children are expected to attend.
* Attendance is mandatory by the State of Texas once enrolled.
* Please do not have child miss instruction unless they are ill and must stay home due to physician's
recommendation.
* If a child is absent, a note must be sent to school from a physician or parent. Parent Advocates will contact
families if absences persist.
* Tardies and early release prior to 3:00 p.m. can add up to absences.
* Too many absences from school will cause the school district to take action with a family.
* Setting a good example with daily attendance will carry-over into the upper grades.
Personal Items:
* Label all extra clothes that are sent to school, sweaters, jackets, change of clothes with your child's name.
* Children do not need to bring toys, money, jewelry or anything you don't want misplaced or lost.
* For naptime, children may bring a small towel or blanket. Items will be sent home on Friday
for laundry and return on Monday. Please do not send stuffed animals or dolls for naptime.
Fund Raising:
* Fund raising within any HEAD START center is not permitted.
Parents are important members of our team and we need your help:,
At your HEAD START Centers, parents may assist as classroom volunteers (backgroung check is required),
as children's role models, as a motivator and as a care giver. Parents may also become decision makers,
become role models for other parents and organizers for special events. Parents always set an example by
attending workshops and courses. At the same time, we all learn more about our children and the acquisition
of new readiness skills. We can assist our children by becoming involved, becoming a volunteer and ensuring
that we develop a trusting and working relationship with your child's teacher.
Your HEAD START Staff is highly qualified:
All HEAD START staff are considered highly qualified by the State of Texas and the Texas Education Agency.
All teachers have obtained their teaching certificates from the State of Texas and also possess either a Bachelor
of Arts / Science (BA / BS) or Master of Arts / Science (MA / MS) degree from an accredited university.
All teacher assistants are also considered highly qualified by the State of Texas and the Texas Education Agency.
Our teacher assistants are currently working on their Child Development Associates credentials (CDA).
If there are questions, comments or if information is needed regarding the HEAD START Program in Edgewood
I.S.D., please contact the Director at (210) 444-7825 at your earliest convenience.
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