The Pillars Bridge Program

Our Bridge — or Transitional Early Two-year-old — classroom is designed to open the world of experiences and help your child begin the work of skill-building. A focus on communication, taking direction, and understanding routines is all part of our day. It’s an important time for children to grow in confidence and acquire social skills. Our Bridge classroom supports:

  • Language development and early literacy skills 
  • Counting and learning math concepts 
  • Learning to be a helper 
  • Development of gross and fine motor skills 
  • Using utensils for eating and drinking from a cup 
  • Learning to problem solve
  • Expanded physical play 

Bridge Class Developmental Benchmarks

Our Bridge class focuses on specific developmental and spiritual benchmarks.

Reading/Language Arts/ Communication 

  • Responding to instruction (ex: bring me a book) 
  • Using 3-5-word sentences 
  • Locating body parts 
  • Holding a book upright and turning its pages 
  • Attempting to sing ABC’s 

Mathematics 

  • Counting to 5 with help 
  • Showing interest in numbers/counting 
  • Beginning to use quantity phrases such as “more” 

Health & Wellness 

  • Having a consistent schedule 
  • Eating nutritious meals 
  • Using utensils 
  • Being introduced to potty training 
  • Learning the class rules 
  • Learning to play in a safe environment 

Physical Development 

  • Running 
  • Climbing 
  • Knocking over block towers 
  • Kicking stationary objects 
  • Going up and down stairs unassisted 
  • Playing with a ball by throwing and attempting to catch it 
  • Gaining control of movements including transitioning from sitting to standing, running, and jumping  
  • Using fingers to pick up smaller objects 
  • Learning to eat with utensils 
  • Putting a peg in a hole 
  • Adjusting grasp on different tools for different purposes (spoon, paintbrush) 

Cognitive Development 

  • Playing and getting along with friends (ex: passing a toy back and forth) 
  • Learning to trust adults 
  • Saying “Hi” and “Goodbye” and blowing kisses 
  • Showing off work (demonstrating abilities) 
  • Observing and responding to emotions of peers 

Spiritual Teaching Objectives 

  • The Bible is one big story that tells us about God. 
  • God made the earth and everything on it, including you! 
  • God loves you. 
  • Praying is how we talk to God. 
  • Singing is how we celebrate God. 
  • Jesus died on the cross to forgive us for our sins. 
  • We get to Heaven by believing in Jesus – who He was and what He did for us. 

Sample Bridge Classroom Schedule

7:00  Breakfast and Open Centers  
8:00  Outside Exploration – Physical Development  
8:30  Circle Time and Language/Communication  
9:00  Call to Prayer and Spiritual Development  
9:30  Learning Stations and Small Groups – Cognitive  
11:00  Lunch  
11:30  Naptime Prep  
12:00  Nap/Rest Period  
2:00  Rise & Shine and Snack  
2:30  Outside Exploration – Physical Development  
3:00  Learning Stations and Small Groups – Fine Arts  
4:30  Circle Time Review and Story Time  
5:00  Music and Movement  
5:30  Teacher Choice Centers and Departure 
* Diaper, feeding, and nap times will vary according to the child’s individual needs.  

Our Locations

San Antonio

The Pillars: Reed Rd

11040 Reed Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

210-523-2613

Prospective Families:

210-817-5198

San Antonio

The Pillars: Bandera Rd

11087 Bandera Rd, San Antonio, TX 78250

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

210-521-8111

Prospective Families:

210-866-8278

San Antonio

The Pillars: Singing Hills

383 Harmony Hills, Spring Branch, TX 78070

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

830-980-2520

Prospective Families:

210-934-3463

San Antonio

The Pillars: Creekside

2144 Gabriels Place, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

830-310-0017

Prospective Families:

830-396-5435

San Antonio

The Pillars: Cibolo

2567 FM 1103, Cibolo, Texas 78108

Monday – Friday

6:00 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

210-664-3366

Prospective Families:

210-361-6598

San Antonio

The Pillars: Talley Rd

7852 Rimrock Springs, San Antonio, TX 78253

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

726-217-5551

Prospective Families:

210-864-9207

San Antonio

The Pillars: Potranco

14931 Potranco Rd, San Antonio, TX 78245

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

726-217-5553

Prospective Families:

726-224-7213

San Antonio

Dallas / Ft. Worth

The Pillars: Mountain Peak

6451 FM-663, Midlothian, TX 76065

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

972-775-5688

Prospective Families:

972-833-2287

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Walnut Grove

3140 N Walnut Grove Rd, Midlothian, TX 76065

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

972-775-5855

Prospective Families:

469-457-4783

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Colleyville

919 Cheek-Sparger Road, Colleyville, TX 76034

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

817-605-9102

Prospective Families:

817-961-9418

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Colleyville East

2301 Hall – Johnson Rd #8725, Grapevine, TX 76051

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

817-868-0900

Prospective Families:

817-646-1278

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Chiesa

8402 Chiesa Road, Rowlett, TX 75089

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

972-412-3900

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Hickox

2501 Hickox Road, Rowlett, TX 75089

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

972-412-7036

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Murphy

3501 Murphy Road, Richardson, TX 75082

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Currently Enrolled Families:

972-680-3062

Dallas/Ft Worth

The Pillars: Independence

1570 S. Independence Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75072

Monday – Friday

6:30 am – 6:30 pm

Prospective Families:

469-716-5296

Dallas/Ft Worth