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About Alamo Heights UMC Weekday School
Alamo Heights Methodist Weekday School
Established in 1967, Alamo Heights United Methodist Weekday School provides a semi-structured Christian environment on an expansive church campus. Children participate in daily chapel devotions and explore unique features including a three-story atrium and an onsite garden. The curriculum focuses on hands-on exploration to develop physical, social, and spiritual growth in a nurturing atmosphere. Families can choose between Parents Day Out for infants and toddlers or specialized Preschool and Dual-Language Pre-K tracks for older children. The school offers flexible scheduling with part-time and full-day options, including early and extended care from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Under Director Sarah Jernigan, the program emphasizes relationship-building and developmental motor skills, allowing each child to develop their personality through structured play and spiritual discovery.
What Parents Say
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Safety Record
State licensing records identify the facility as License #206442 with a capacity of 161 children. Inspection data shows 17 total deficiencies recorded over 10 inspections, including 3 high-risk and 6 medium-risk violations. No news reports of major incidents, closures, or legal issues specifically involving the Weekday School were found.
Parent Reputation
The school maintains a positive reputation in local community publications, described as a 'loving, Christian, semi-structured play school.' While direct parent reviews on major platforms are sparse, the school has been active in the San Antonio community since 1967 with no recorded BBB complaints. Sentiment from available sources focuses on a nurturing environment and spiritual development.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews from Indeed and SimplyHired indicate high job satisfaction, with an average rating of 4.4 to 4.6 out of 5 stars. Staff members praise the 'uplifting environment,' 'strong sense of community,' and supportive management. Sarah Jernigan has served as the Program Director since April 2021, succeeding a director of 32 years.
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