Program Overview
Pre-K 4 SA is a visionary initiative and citywide movement for the future of San Antonio, supported by business leaders, city officials, and a Board of Directors who believe that access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education can make a positive change in one generation.
This initiative is developing a more productive workforce, healthier and more engaged families, less poverty, and civic-minded young adults to take San Antonio into the future.
Expand access to high-quality early learning.
Build a strong citywide early learning ecosystem.
Engage and strengthen families.
Build a strong early learning workforce.
Lead and innovate in early learning.
Pre-K 4 SA will continue to increase quality and expand access to serve more of San Antonio’s youngest learners.
Demonstration Sites
Innovation Hubs
Family Cafés
Professional Learning
Grants Program
Pre-K 4 SA Replication sites
Professional Learning
Grants Program
Pre-K 4 SA Replication Sites
Professional Learning
Online Resource Center
Specialized Workshops
Virtual Classroom Option
Pre-K 4 SA partners with early learning programs across San Antonio to improve quality, increase access and maximize impact through mentoring, support and resources.
Setting the StandardsEDUCATION CENTERS
EDUCATION CENTER STUDENTS LONG-TERM IMPACT:
BETTER 3RD GRADE MATH SCORES
Exceeding the state average score by 16.9 percentage points.
BETTER 3RD GRADE MATH SCORES
Exceeding the state average score by 16.9 percentage points.
BETTER ATTENDANCE
Resulting in 7 weeks more instruction.
Expanding Access & QualityCompetitive Grants
WITHIN THE FIRST 8 YEARS, PRE-K 4 SA HAS:
*2016–2021
Developing TeachersProfessional Learning
IN 2025:
Pre-K 4 SA is a recognized, TEA Authorized Provider of HB3 Reading Academies.
Strengthening FamiliesFamily Engagement
Who We Serve
People
COMMUNITY
EDUCATORS
FAMILIES
CHILDREN
Programs
SAN ANTONIO SCHOOL DISTRICTS
PRIVATE & PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS
CHILDCARE CENTERS
OTHER PRE-K PROGRAMS
EMPLOYERS
MILITARY
AEROSPACE
MEDICAL
MANUFACTURING
CYBER SECURITY
Program Results
So far, Pre-K 4 SA has:
- Served over 21,000 young learners in the education centers.
- Provided professional learning to 882 educators, with 4,888 children benefited, 124 CDA Courses completed, 18K hours of free, best-in-class professional learning (2025)
- Awarded over $4.2 million in grants annually to local private, parochial and public schools throughout the city to increase access to high-quality early childhood learning.
- Engaged in 35,337 family interactions and 17,741 Events and Outreach interactions
Community Impact
The key to securing San Antonio’s future is ensuring citywide access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education.