A school of excellence

Welcome to the Coker Early Learning Center, a school highly recoginized for excellence in San Antonio, TX. We are centrally located at 281 and Wurbach Parkway and have classes for 12 months-Kindergarten. Our Gift of Time and Kindergarten Programs ensure your kiddos are more than ready to succeed heading into first grade and beyond! Ready to tour?! Schedule a tour by contacting: 210-494-5061 or cokerelc@coker.org

Mission Statement

The mission of Coker Methodist Church Early Learning Center (Coker ELC) is to provide a ministry to the children and parents of the congregation and the surrounding community of Coker Methodist Church, one that is dedicated to the child’s physical, social, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual growth and which encourages each child to grow in independence and to develop his/her own unique talent and ability.

Here’s what you can expect on your first visit

Classes

Infants and Toddlers
12-17 months-old
18-23 months-old
24-29 moths-old
30-35 months-old

Preschool
3 years-old
4 years-old

Pre-Kindergarten – Gift of Time
The Gift of Time program is spiritually based and designed for Kindergarten aged children who would benefit from an additional year before entering a Kindergarten classroom. The curriculum skills targeted in Gift of Time focus on strengthening reading, writing, and math. Social skills are enhanced each day through a variety of activities and interactions with others. The opportunities presented in Gift of Time builds a solid foundation that ultimately boosts a child’s confidence.

Kindergarten
Children must be 5 years of age by September 1st of the school year. This is a specially designed class that prepares children for their First Grade year.

Registration for the Current School Year Continues

Coker ELC welcomes new families throughout the school year. Please let us know if you have any questions or would like to come by for a tour, (210) 494-5061.

Enrollment Forms

2026-2027 Admission Packet –  This information, completed in its entirety, is required when enrolling for the summer program and/or school year. This packet includes admission information, Summer and School Year schedule forms, and health statement.

Open Enrollment

Enrollment for Summer 2026 and the 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR, begins in January 2026. Priority enrollment begins January 26, 2026 and open enrollment begins February 2, 2026. Please call the CELC office at 210-494-5061 for more details.

Registration for a Summer of Fun

Add a little excitement to your summer… we offer classes during the months of June, July and August! Priority Enrollment begins Monday, January 26, 2026. Open Enrollment begins Monday, February 2, 2026

Check out our summer schedule and grow with us. The Summer Schedule is included in the 2026-27 Admissions Packet

Additional Forms

Please download any additional forms by clicking the buttons below.

2025 – 2026 School Year

Our new school year begins August 25, 2025 and ends May 13, 2026. Open enrollment begins February 3, 2025.

For our Gift of Time and Kindergarten parents:

Each year in January, we hold a Parent Information Meeting for families that are interested in enrolling their child in either our Gift Of Time or Kindergarten classes for the next school year. Please join us on January 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM in the Chapel.

The lead teachers from our Gift Of Time and Kindergarten classes will give a short presentation about all the wonderful things that we offer: small class size, two teachers per classroom, enrichment activities, etc. Families that are watching the presentation live will be able to ask questions using the “comment” section on the live feed. If families are unable to watch the meeting during the live feed, they can watch it at any time on the Facebook page.

If you have questions about the Information Meeting or either of the classes, please give us a call at 210-494-5061.

Payment Options

Personal accounts are established at the time of enrollment and are processed to reflect enrollment status.

Summer Sessions: Tuition is processed the first day of the session and is posted to the account on file.

Half Payment: One-half of the first month’s tuition is due on the first Monday of June, prior to the beginning of the new school year in addition to the Annual Supply fee. These fees are non-refundable without exception.

School Year: Tuition is processed the first day of each month and is posted to the account on file.

CELC – Credit Card Form- Available In The Office

Want more information?

For more information, contact:
SHARON AGUILAR / Director / email / 210.494.5061
SANDRA CAVIN / Assistant Director / email / 210.494.5061
MARTINA PRADO / Admin. Assistant

The Coker Early Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities made available to students at the school. The CELC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, and other school administered programs.

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