The Pillars: Talley Road provides a loving, Christian environment for children starting as young as 6 weeks old. Located on Rimrock Springs, just off Old FM 471 and Talley Road, The Pillars: Talley Road serves families on San Antonio’s West side and offers a variety of programs designed to nurture and support children’s growth and development at every stage.
With excellent facilities and a commitment to providing top-quality care, The Pillars: Talley Road ensures that each child receives the attention they need to thrive. We also partner with local elementary schools to offer before and after school care for students up to age 12. Our camps, including summer, Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and Christmas camps, provide engaging, year-round care for students during school breaks.
The Pillars was voted the #1 Preschool in San Antonio for 2023 by both the San Antonio Express-News and the SA Current. Experience a free day with us and discover why we’re San Antonio’s top preschool.
Talley Road School Information
7852 Rimrock Springs, San Antonio, TX 78253
Monday – Friday
6:30 am – 6:30 pm
Currently Enrolled Families:
(726) 217-5551Prospective Families:
(210) 864-9207San Antonio
Meet The School Director

Mrs. Amber Mendoza
School Director
Experience: 16 Years
Credentials: Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), State Director’s Credential/License, CPR/First Aid Certified, Texas Child Care Administration and Business Practices Certificate
Specialized Frameworks: Trauma-informed care, Texas Rising Star practices, Learning Beyond Paper, Creative Curriculum, Experience Early Learning, Conscious Discipline, social-emotional development, early childhood brain development, developmental milestones, health and safety standards, safe sleep regulations, emergency preparedness, community outreach, training and staff development
The Pillars – Talley Road
Director-Talley@ThePillars.com
Mrs. Amber leads The Pillars Talley Rd with a steady, nurturing approach shaped by 16 years in early childhood education. Her background spans classroom care, school operations, safety, and family partnership, giving her a well-rounded perspective on what children, teachers, and families need to feel supported each day.
Since joining the organization in March 2020, Mrs. Amber has focused on building consistent, caring learning environments where children can feel secure, curious, and ready to grow. She values high-quality practices, strong team development, and meaningful family connections, using her broad training to guide classrooms with both structure and warmth.
Mrs. Amber is happily married and shares her home with two beloved fur babies. Born in Texas as the daughter of a U.S. Army father, she experienced life in different places during childhood before her family returned to Texas, which she proudly considers home. Outside of school, she enjoys restoring furniture, caring for her plants, crafting, and spending time with family. Her mission is to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety while building strong relationships with families, developing exceptional educators, and preparing every child academically, socially, emotionally, and spiritually for the next stage of learning.
