About Pinnacle Kids Academy · San Antonio
Pinnacle Kids Academy is a family-owned and operated early childhood education and childcare center based in San Antonio, Texas, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years old. The Tezel Road location at 7003 Tezel Rd (at the intersection of Tezel Rd and Ridge Path, 78250) is one of four San Antonio campuses, operating Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The academy offers age-tiered programs — Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and School Age — along with Spanish immersion, a faith-based curriculum that includes Bible study, and extra-curricular activities such as soccer, basketball, and dance. The center holds a Texas childcare license (#1264586, initially issued 2011-07-05) with a licensed capacity of 152 and is enrolled in the subsidized child care program.
Pinnacle Kids' Academy is a family-owned early learning and childcare brand in San Antonio, Texas, with four neighborhood campuses (Tezel Rd, Braun Rd, Classen Rd, Potranco Rd / Carson Hill Dr). Its Tezel Road location sits on more than one acre at 7003 Tezel Rd in the 78250 ZIP code and has been licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission since July 5, 2011 (License #1264586) with a capacity of 152 children. The center blends a 'care and learn' philosophy with structured weekly theme-based curriculum, dedicated learning centers in each classroom (blocks, art/sensory, library, computers, listening, dramatic play), and landscaped age-specific outdoor playgrounds. The academy describes itself as a faith-based program that incorporates Bible study, Bible stories, and plays into the curriculum alongside Spanish language immersion and hands-on STEM, art, and motor-skill activities. Programs are organized by age tier — Infants (6 weeks+), Toddlers, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and School Age (up to 12 years), with before- and after-school care, summer camps, and full-time / part-time / drop-in options. Extras include Soccer Shots, Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) basketball, and TWIRL and TAP dance fitness. Safety features emphasized on the official site include biometric-controlled entry, CCTV monitoring in every classroom with real-time director review, and pre-registered parent/guardian-only pick-up. The Tezel Rd campus can be reached at (210) 796-2757 or the corporate line (877) 561-7543, and parents can email [email protected].
- In business
- Licensed since 2011 (initial Texas license issued 2011-07-05)
- Owner
- Family-owned and operated (specific founders not publicly listed); named director at Tezel Rd referenced in reviews as Ms. Melissa; admissions/director Toni also referenced in reviews.
- Serves
- San Antonio, Texas — primarily the northwest side (Tezel Rd / 78250, Braun Rd / 78254, Potranco / Carson Hill / 78251, Classen Rd / 78247)
Pinnacle Kids Academy — Tezel Rd Location Overview
The Tezel Road campus is one of four Pinnacle Kids' Academy locations in San Antonio. It sits at 7003 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX 78250, at the intersection of Tezel Rd and Ridge Path. The site operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM and serves infants through 12-year-olds. Families can reach the Tezel Rd office at (210) 796-2757 or the brand-wide line (877) 561-7543, or email [email protected].
- Address: 7003 Tezel Road, San Antonio, TX 78250
- Phone: (210) 796-2757 (Tezel Rd) / (877) 561-7543 (toll-free)
- Email: [email protected]
- Hours: Mon–Fri 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM; closed weekends
- Texas Child Care license #1264586, capacity 152
All Four San Antonio Locations
Pinnacle Kids' Academy operates as a multi-campus family-owned provider across the San Antonio metro. Beyond Tezel Rd, families can enroll at the Braun Rd, Classen Rd, and Potranco / Carson Hill Drive campuses, each with the same 6:30 AM–6:30 PM weekday schedule and shared admin line.
- Tezel Rd — 7003 Tezel Rd, 78250 — (210) 796-2757
- Braun Rd — 10626 Braun Rd, 78254 — (210) 972-0607
- Classen Rd — 15706 Classen Rd, 78247
- Potranco / Carson Hill Dr — 410 Carson Hill Dr, 78251 — (210) 775-0509
- Toll-free: (877) 561-7543
About Pinnacle Kids' Academy
Per the academy's own About page, 'Pinnacle Kids' Academy is a family-owned and operated center with four convenient locations. Our well-equipped, age-appropriate classrooms and playgrounds create a welcoming, engaging environment that parents trust and children love.' The classrooms are 'spacious and thoughtfully designed with dedicated learning centers that support age-appropriate cognitive development,' and the outdoor areas are 'landscaped, age-specific play areas equipped with modern, engaging equipment.' The Tezel campus sits on more than one acre, providing room for both active play and quiet outdoor time. The center holds an initial Texas childcare license dated July 5, 2011 and participates in the state's subsidized child care program.
- Family-owned and operated
- Four San Antonio locations
- Age-appropriate classrooms and outdoor play areas
- On more than one acre of land at Tezel Rd
- Texas licensed since July 5, 2011
Safety and Security
The academy says safety is one of its 'core commitments' and reviews its safety policy regularly. It has published three named safety practices on its About page: restricted drop-off and pick-up, CCTV classroom monitoring, and enhanced inter-room communication.
- Drop-off and Pick-up: Only parents/guardians pre-registered with the academy can pick up children.
- Biometric-controlled access at the entrance to the children's area of the facility.
- CCTV Monitoring: Cameras installed in all classrooms; the director can monitor and respond in real time.
- Enhanced Communication: Direct communication between every classroom and the front office so teachers can get help quickly.
Programs by Age
Pinnacle Kids Academy organizes its curriculum into six age-tiered tracks — Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and School Age — all built around a weekly theme-based curriculum. The academy describes itself as a 'care and learn' provider that builds in fun, hands-on learning centers in every classroom (blocks, art/sensory, social studies, science, library, computers, listening, dramatic play).
- Infant Program (6 weeks+)
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Kindergarten Program
- School Age Program (before- and after-school, summer)
Infant Program (6 weeks+)
The infant curriculum is built around the principle that 'play is learning' and 'care is also learning.' Activities such as holding, cuddling, rocking, changing, feeding, playing, and talking are all considered part of the curriculum. Simple sign language is introduced at this stage to support early communication with caregivers. The curriculum flexes to meet each infant's changing developmental needs, focusing on muscle development, movement, sensory work, and language. Teachers send parents a daily report covering feeding, diapering, sleeping, and the day's activities.
- Introduction to Simple Sign Language
- Caregiving routines (holding, cuddling, rocking, changing, feeding) used as curriculum
- Activities to enhance muscle development, movement, and senses
- Language development work
- Daily reports to parents on feeding, diapering, sleeping, and activities
Toddler Program
The toddler track runs on weekly themes that teachers use to plan stories, songs, and exploration activities. Play is treated as the natural learning mode for toddlers, with rotating learning centers (block, manipulative, library, dramatic, art) so children can choose their own activities. Like the infant program, daily reports go home to parents on feeding, diapering, sleeping, and activities.
- Weekly themed lesson plans
- Exploration-based program
- Block, manipulative, library, dramatic, and art learning centers
- Daily Reports for parents
Preschool Program
Preschool uses the academy's weekly theme-based curriculum with hands-on teacher-led activities. Fitness activities are built into the schedule. Each classroom is equipped with multiple learning centers designed for various developmental stages, encouraging interaction and cooperation among children.
- Hands-on, theme-based weekly curriculum
- Fitness activities built into the day
- Learning centers for various developmental stages
Pre-Kindergarten Program
Pre-K is teacher-oriented but uses discovery-based learning and weekly themes. It introduces handwriting, phonics recognition, small math manipulatives, and circle time (songs, show-and-tell, weather, calendar, theme-of-the-week) to prepare children for kindergarten.
- Handwriting
- Phonics
- Math
- Music and Movement
- Science and Social Science
Kindergarten Program
The kindergarten curriculum is described as 'a well-balanced program that helps build a solid foundation for the elementary years,' pairing more academic challenges with age-appropriate fun.
- Language Arts
- Listening and Communication
- Math
- Art and Music
- Health and Physical Education
- Social Studies
- Science
School Age Program (up to 12 years)
The school-age program supports elementary-age children with homework help, computer time, and weekly themed creative art projects. Outdoor games, sports, and field trips are part of the rotation, including a dedicated summer program with citywide educational field trips.
- Homework assistance
- Creative art projects
- Outdoor activities, games and sports
- Summer program with educative field trips around the city
Faith-Based Curriculum and Bible Study
Pinnacle Kids' Academy describes itself on third-party directory CareLuLu as 'a faith-based program,' and its own programs page states: 'Bible study is incorporated into our curriculum and demonstrated by bible stories and plays; practicing drawings and art works. All of these serve to reinforce social value for each month.' The academy does not specifically brand itself as Catholic in any source reviewed; the Bible content referenced is Christian in tone rather than explicitly Catholic.
- Faith-based early education program
- Bible stories and plays built into the curriculum
- Reinforces monthly social values
Extra-Curricular Activities
Three signature extras are featured on the academy's site — a basketball-skills program, a youth soccer program, and a dance fitness class. Each is led by trained outside coaches or instructors.
- Teams of Tomorrow (TOT) — basketball skills blended with academic concepts; engages children mentally, physically, and socially
- Soccer Shots — coach-led introduction to soccer focused on character development, teamwork, coordination, and confidence
- TWIRL and TAP — Ballet/Tap dance fitness that blends creative movement, stretching, motor skills, and educational concepts
Family Engagement and Communication
Beyond daily infant/toddler reports, the academy publishes monthly newsletters and menus, and provides developmental updates so parents can track their child's progress. The brand encourages family involvement in center activities.
- Monthly newsletters
- Monthly menus
- Developmental updates
- Parent involvement opportunities
Meals, Allergies, and Inclusion
Pinnacle Kids' Academy provides meals and maintains a peanut- and tree-nut-free environment to protect children with allergies. The center welcomes children with special needs alongside typically developing peers.
- Meals provided
- Peanut- and tree-nut-free facility
- Special needs inclusion
Reviews and Reputation
Public reviews on LocalityBiz skew strongly positive for the Tezel Rd campus, with multiple five-star parent testimonials praising teachers, the outside playground, director communication, and extras like soccer and dance. Negative feedback focuses on inconsistent admissions experiences rather than classroom quality. Indeed lists 19 employee reviews of the company overall, and LinkedIn shows three offices across one country (Tezel Rd, Classen Rd, Carson Hill Dr).
- Multiple 5-star parent reviews on LocalityBiz for Tezel Rd
- Praise for teachers, outdoor playground, and director communication
- Extras (soccer, dance) highlighted positively by parents
- 19 employee reviews on Indeed
- LinkedIn employer rating: 5.0/5.0 (1 review)